Ak47young:
Beware of these scammers any information would be highly appreciated

Lucasiangrey:
I am currently into a b.tech program in electrical and electronics engineering with options available in;electronics and computer engineering(ece),communication engineering (coe) and power system engineering(pse).coe or ece,which one do i go for?(for better chance of getting the job).After my first degree,what other certifications will be necessary?How long will it take me to obtain them?...I will welcome any additional advice.please,I need answers.Thanks.

BlessedHay:
Whats is PSE? Please Whats is PSE? Please

StoneLucifer:
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This Issue of people posting "those that give a Bleep go here or go there,..i dont give a Bleep, ..Bleep this, Bleep that etc, etc...is becoming a nuisance, boring , lame and extremely very childish..

tizzdi:
Pls guys how about a Bsc in computer science..pls i need enlightenment

alsudaes1:


Experience, , ,

Where will one get it from if the coys all demand for it

That's the Challenge

ehix89:
you could work for free just as I once did in quest for experience, even to work for free sef dem go use you shine #Life

Lucasiangrey:
I am currently into a b.tech program in electrical and electronics engineering with options available in;electronics and computer engineering(ece),communication engineering (coe) and power system engineering(pse).coe or ece,which one do i go for?(for better chance of getting the job).After my first degree,what other certifications will be necessary?How long will it take me to obtain them?...I will welcome any additional advice.please,I need answers.Thanks.

desiigner:

If you have some cash, I suggest you get certifications like CCNA, CCNP, Comptia+ and so on, that will stand you out among your mates looking for direct entry position also.
I used about three months to prepare for CCNA, on my own, you don't need to waste your money on any tutorial, the exams are expensive already, just get necessary materials and softwares, practice dumbs very well also, with all these, you will be fine.
For CCNA preparation, you can check out 9tut.com
Good luck!

Sanchez01:

Power System Engineering.

deleib:
Pls How Much Will It Cost To Obtain Ccna. I Need Ur Answer Asap, Pls!

Lucasiangrey:
I am currently into a b.tech program in electrical and electronics engineering with options available in;electronics and computer engineering(ece),communication engineering (coe) and power system engineering(pse).coe or ece,which one do i go for?(for better chance of getting the job).After my first degree,what other certifications will be necessary?How long will it take me to obtain them?...I will welcome any additional advice.please,I need answers.Thanks.

StoneLucifer:
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This Issue of people posting "those that give a Bleep go here or go there,..i dont give a Bleep, ..Bleep this, Bleep that etc, etc...is becoming a nuisance, boring , lame and extremely very childish..

desiigner:
CCNA is $250

EmmGee:

I'm a student of pse.
300lvl
If u don't mind me asking... where do u work/where do we work/what are the challenges

mjizzie:
on a normal day and in a normal situation, PSE grad can work in any company once they make use of electricity supply. As a 300lvl student , if u havent done ur IT , u can do ur IT at Transmission company of Nigeria or a Power Generation company like Egbin and co or a company that has power euipment that u can learn from their maintenance team, those are d places where u can learn PSE better in terms of practical .They always accept IT student though they dont pay. But as far as where u can work , u can work anywhere. But the best way to start a career in Nigeria is to enter any organisation through their Graduate Trainee program and at the end of the day , u might end up working in a telecom company. Most companies dont ask for your option when they want to employ, they ask for Elect/Elect graduate. So just focus on what u are doing and pass with good grades , the rest will settle itself after graduation and service. As for where i work, i finished my NYSC 2 months ago and still searching for a job. And the thing is in Nigeria , u just search for any job just to sustain urself, if u are lucky to get a job in ur line u build ur career around it and if its other way round , you use your brain to determine ur future. Dont be scared , Just grad with good grades and other things will fall in.

bukiboy:


all the three outline course are good, just be focused and take your study serious, learn everything. most telecoms training are vendor specific and not available to individuals but you can take the cisco track but telecom companies are moving away from the tradition E1 to IP. Best of luck.

desiigner:

If you have some cash, I suggest you get certifications like CCNA, CCNP, Comptia+ and so on, that will stand you out among your mates looking for direct entry position also.
I used about three months to prepare for CCNA, on my own, you don't need to waste your money on any tutorial, the exams are expensive already, just get necessary materials and softwares, practice dumbs very well also, with all these, you will be fine.
For CCNA preparation, you can check out 9tut.com
Good luck!

Lucasiangrey:
e1 to ip ?,i really did not get that.

bukiboy:


Google E1 and IPRAN

IP - IP RAN means when the end -to-end system is IP based, including radio, RNC (in 3G) or the packet core (in LTE).

E1 - Similar to the North American T-1, E1 is the European format for digital transmission. E1 carries signals at 2 Mbps (32 channels at 64Kbps, with 2 channels reserved for signaling and controlling), versus the T1, which carries signals at 1.544 Mbps (24 channels at 64Kbps).

jogsman01:
Fu*k is given

uzoexcel:
Grow up

Lucasiangrey:
Thanks a lot!.I am a sophomore...Can i take that as my i.t programme?Do you have any idea of its cost?

desiigner:

You wouldn't wanna take as a sophomore because they use to expire over a period of time, for example CCNA is just three years, unless you plan to CCNP along the way, it's better you take them when you're a senior or final year.
I think CCNA is $250

Lucasiangrey:
ok,i will wait .sorry if i am bothering you...i tried surfing the net about CCNA,i was able to get locations where the exam is taken in Lagos.i was wondering if i will need to attend any tutorial or i can study on my own , pay for the exams and take them at my convenient time?

desiigner:

Yes you can, if you think you smart enough, I didn't attend any tutorial and I almost had a perfect score, although you need to prepare very well and use the right material, if you have some extra cash then you can go for tutorial but I didn't coz I wasn't. Just get a prometric testing center and register for the exam. I also think you can go to Cisco website and register by yourself, then select location and just walk up there to take the test, I did that for my CCNP but I don't know if it's applicable in Naija.
Check out 9tut.com, its a great site for CCNA.

Alore:


I work in a Telecom company. The trend in the industry is fast changing and I will advise you to position yourself for the future. Field operation and field maintenance functions in Telecoms companies are being outsourced to Telecoms coy like Ericsson, Huawei, IHS (facilities, infrastructure maintenance). In those companies, graduates of PSE will have jobs but trust me, mostof those jobs can be dead end having no sterling future prospects in the scheme of things - at best you keep on doing the same thing with some little changes.

What is the future of Telecoms? The trend is IP, Cloud Technology, Application-based solutions. On this note, I'll strongly advise you to follow a career path that gets you footing and assures you climbing on the right ladder into the future.

So in summary:
1. go for ECE or COE for your undergraduate study
2. Finish with very good grade (minimum 2.1 or Upper Credit)
3. Get relevant certifications relevant to future-demanding technologies e.g. IP Technologies (Cisco - CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Juniper, etc). Read more on certification tracks on www.cisco.com/certifications. Get skills/certification on others, like cloud computing, network security and solutions architecture and designs. Also, read up on IT Projects and Business certifications e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, AGILE, SCRUM, SIX SIGMA, etc. There are some Telecoms/IT jobs where coding/scripting/software development skills are demanded. Most foreign jobs posted in Telecoms section have these in very high demand. Most of these guys work on the applications side - VAS (Value Added Services e.g. callerbacktunes, Callerfeel, etc.
4. Get a job that gives you experience along any of the above or similar career track and work steadily but swiftly around to learn the ropes and be an authority. Prioritise on company where there is training and exposure to these technologies; the pay may not be much but stick with a company that teaches you hands-on skills. Get as many relevant certifications as you can, ensuring you follow through to at least professional level of your core career track within the first three (3) years of your working.
5. Strategically, look out for a change of roles or position after the first 3 years of your job - it may be with same organisation or outside of it. Recruitment people (HR) seems to love people who have[b] strong career mobility[/b].
6. After your first 3 years, get expert certifications. Also, go for your MSc or MBA, to prepare you for taking up managerial positions.
Continuous learning is the key! Don't spend your early money you made at work to buy Lexus 350 and take up 3 bedroom flat in Lekki!!! Use it instead to invest in your career. If you must travel out, let it be that you go for workshops and seminars relevant to your career! Don't just go there to sleep in expensive hotels and riding in yachts!
Above all, fear God and keep all His commandments! Follow experienced and highly-knowledgeable career gurus in the house like Jarus and Ajanlekoko! These guys are good!