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My dear, to be honest with you, it isn't actually a matter of which "programme" or "cert" to acquire. You need to define a career path for yourself on time. Define your path by judging where your interest actually lies. Is your passion inclined best towards handling databases, or being creative with programming software applications, or even getting muddy and dirty with computer hardware? Web design/development nko? Who even told you there networking isn't cool, labour-market wise?!

Define your interest first, then start working on building your career path. These days, companies look at more than just a N+ and/ or a CCNA if you are into Networking. You have to be diversified in your area of specialty. And inorder not to be worried over the cost and time you will into acquiring really competitive certifications in your chosen area of specialty, you have to enjoy what you are doing. In IT, once you learn to have fun at what you do in whatever area you choose, your creativity and imagination will make companies chase you up and down. When you have fun at your job, people will seize to justify your value and skills by your certifications and qualifications. Presently, I haven't completed my degree (in Theatre Arts for Christ's sake!) but my skills in programming (ASSEMBLY, PHP and Python basically) and ethical soiling skills open doors for me. I'm even less than 21!

Get it?

Discover the first love that attracted you to the world of IT, and just have fun doing it. If the money comes first in your mind, you will lose out. It's like: Seek ye first the kingdom of personal/intellectual satisfaction, and every other thing will come running after you!!!

Chou!!!
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i totally agree with him.It all depends,they are jobs for all I.T courses.Just last week i saw a job advert request for CCNP and OCP.Then last month i know i saw so many adverts on java,so my dear it all depends on what a particular company needs at a particular time.But i must advice u go for oracle.
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@barrykayus,am still xpecting the materials you promised to send.Thx

Oracle and Java are not the same. I will advice that you conduct a research on both.
Oracle deals majorly database while java is more of a programming language for developing web application, Windows application, etc.
Like some said the interest and passion has to be there.

And who says there is something wrong with networking (CCNA), We have so many oracle and java professionals out there without a job.
My brother you have to pray very well and love what you do.

@adapcee kindly resend ur email. ave been quite busy. sorry for the delay

It looks you are more into the job market. For entry into the job market, java will be your best bet. Oracle is good if you work your way up to oracle( i will assume you are talking about oracle RDBMS this time, oracle is very large these days). To get oracle jobs you need to be more than certified with years of experince as you are expected to do more as a dba because new version of oracle rdbms is self tunnig as oracle claim to be and job market is more favourable for people who have configured other oracle features as RAC, ASM e.t.c.
I will adviese to study the envronment you are looking to enter and look for what can gain you an entry first, i know java, .net will be hot cake if you are in nigeria

Speaking from experience you should do both if you can as this is what will set you apart.

@barrykayus


please i really need the materials i just started my 11g lessons.

wazupdipo@yahoo.com

Hi,

When it comes to IT, its not about the certification but interest.

If are interested in let me say Web design, that interest will drive

you to learn more and ur works can now speak 4 u not all those plenty certificates

@barrykayus,my mail-adapcee@yahoo.com.Thx

i just have to things to say: get certified in ccnp and also learn oracle 11g and be particular about exadata. this is a system that is based on oracle and can store large volumes of data.it is mostly usedin the telecoms sector but in nigeria only mtn is using it

thanks dear

thanks

I took the NIIT scholarship exam and i'm planning to go in for a course in CCNA.But now i'm beginning to have my doubts.Does this mean that after doing a course in CCNA,i'm not sure of getting a very good job in the country.Pls advice.

Please can anyone advice me on the most cost effective learning process for this IT courses. I plan to go for database (OCA), so is it something i can study on my own? Or, is there any study outlet having affordable fees, cause NIIT is just too expensive.

The way i see things going,it seems that a bonus will be given to privileged individuals who are able to meet up with the terms and conditions to be applied by NIIT.This is their 10th yr anniversary so they promised to make the prices lesser,knowing the economic conditions in our country.I went for a seminar today at the national stadium organized by the NIIT organization and we had individuals from SUN SOLARIS,JAVA,ORACLE,MICROSOFT and CISCO.Very enlightening.So you can still try NIIT.

Ubiero:

The way i see things going,it seems that a bonus will be given to privileged individuals who are able to meet up with the terms and conditions to be applied by NIIT.This is their 10th yr anniversary so they promised to make the prices lesser,knowing the economic conditions in our country.I went for a seminar today at the national stadium organized by the NIIT organization and we had individuals from SUN SOLARIS,JAVA,ORACLE,MICROSOFT and CISCO.Very enlightening.So you can still try NIIT.

i wish they bring down there prise a little

PLEASE I WILL EQUALLY APPRECIATE IT IF YOU CAN EQUALLY SEND ME A MANUAL BASE ON 11G, BECAUSE I'M VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN ORACLE oganmicheal@yhoo.com

I will suggest Oracle, No matter what people/organisation will always manage db. I have certificate in SQL and can use Mysql very well. Still opting for Oracle.

royalicon:

I will suggest Oracle, No matter what people/organisation will always manage db. I have certificate in SQL and can use Mysql very well. Still opting for Oracle.

I currently use SQL and Oracle at work. they both work together. I use SQL for the query and Oracle to key in the datas.
pretty good.

Bros,
There is job everywhere, the question is, Are you employable? My advice is continue in the Networking line and become an expert ie go for CCNP, CCNE I don't know much about the CC whatever. I am saying this because you started with CCNA had it been it was Oracle you started with I would still suggest you continue with your Oracle, if it was JAVA from SCJA, SCJP, SJCD and the rest till SCEA (Sun Certified Enterprise Architect).

On how you de follow professionalism no where wey job no go de for you, you fit even create job sef.

What do you think will happen during interview if after going for oracle or java you now have job in networking or even the oracle or java. If I am to interview you, I will know that you are not a professional, you have no focus, so better have focus with your CCNA,
Hanson

Guy, r u a network or Hardware dude? If you r, then u better continue the CISCO line. CCIE which is the third level is well sought out for and pple with the CCIE designation get offers even before "they leave the exam hall" (jus kiddin, but once the result comes out u get offers before coming back to naija). On the other hand, while JAVA is for programmers, Oracle DBA deals with database administration, data organisation (in logical form for easy retrieval and data mining. If you must know, DBAs get more jobs than JAVA programmers in Naija and be sure that once u have the OCP certificate you have already had what it takes to write SQL statements in whatever format they come (MYSql, SqlPlus etc). With your Computer degree, CCNA, and Oracle you can be employed in the following discipline; DBA, Network Admin, System Admin, IS security Admin, IT Auditor, Software Engineer, Systems Controller etc.

I changed my mind. I want to go in for MCITP,but i don't know really. It is supposed to be on the same vien with CCNA.