I don't work in IT, but I want to get into the industry
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I don't work in IT, but I want to get into the industry and switch. I have quite a bit of experience with programming and some database stuff just that I have self taught over the years. Is it possible to get certifications and to get a job in IT with those only? I don't think many IT jobs would require four year degrees, but I may be wrong.
>>16954876
IT has very little to do with programming. You'll be spending your days running anti virus software and defragging hard drives. Get a computer science degree and look for work in an industrial setting (electricians with computer science degrees are in huge, HUGE demand). You will never be out of work for the rest fo your life.
>>16954898
I don't know if I really have the time to dedicate to getting a CS degree. Also, I don't think i'd want to program for a living, i'd rather be a computer system analyst or a sys admin or something along those lines.
>>16954876
>>16954910
Really need to decide exactly what you want to do and work on your skills to compete in the job market.
>I don't think many IT jobs would require four year degrees
Really depends what you plan to do. Most of the larger companies have HR departments that require degrees but you can still get past them with a different degree+skills.
I've employed developers with no degrees, business degrees, etc. Doesn't really matter for a job like that. Just have the skills and be able to prove it.
>>16954963
I see, thanks for the info.
I figured if I get a few certifications it'd help a ton.