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| Thread ID: 85929 | 2007-12-27 13:06:00 | IT Qualifications (off-topic) | jason_f90 (3544) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 624979 | 2007-12-27 13:06:00 | I'll be starting a DipICT from CPIT next year which is a 2 year course. Specialisations include Progamming, PC Support & Network Administration, and Multimedia. At the moment, I'm most likely looking at the 2nd and 3rd options. My knowledge about computers is basic to intermediate (spent most of my time playing games ;[) I was just wondering if anyone has done this programme or something similar in the past. What are your personal experiences and what advice you could give me. PS - I know this topic has been discussed in the past, I just didn't want to bump an old thread. |
jason_f90 (3544) | ||
| 624980 | 2007-12-27 20:23:00 | Content: The first year of the Diploma in ICT provides a broad grounding in the core aspects of information and communications technology including database design and management, the Internet, programming skills, operating systems and IT Tools. At the same time you will gain personal and business skills that will make you an effective communicator, team player and valued employee. Further on in the programme you may focus your studies and gain in-depth skills in one of three areas including: Programming, Systems Support or Web Technologies/Multimedia. You may also opt to study courses from the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) that lead to the most widely recognised IT certifications available: the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) qualifications. Career & Further Opportunities: After completing the DipICT you’ll be ready to step up to the challenge of a career as a: • Database Administrator • Computer Systems Developer/Analyst • Computer Software Trainer • Computer Programmer • Computer Network Administrator • Web Designer/Administrator • Multimedia Developer Good start. So long as those career choices are what you want to do at the end of it. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 624981 | 2007-12-27 22:39:00 | A few of my friends did this course in Invercargill, and found that they had to go on & do the degree too because employers valued that far higher than the diploma (even though in some cases, what was taught in the diploma was more applicable to the job) The best part about the degree/diploma is that you spend a lot of time around like minded people & can experiment outside class with networks, hardware & all sorts of fancy pirated software that is used in business, but would cost an arm & a leg to learn legally :) |
Greven (91) | ||
| 624982 | 2007-12-27 23:05:00 | This course takes 3 years... it will be good to complement things like A+ , Network + , MCE , etc. However, if you choose to study for one extra year you can get a Computer Science Degree ( or 2 years more for a Software Engineering Degree) which are MUCH more highly recognised. However, unless you are over 21, you need to meet the entry requirments of the course ( uni ent etc) |
noone (22) | ||
| 624983 | 2007-12-28 00:07:00 | A few of my friends did this course in Invercargill, and found that they had to go on & do the degree too because employers valued that far higher I wouldn't. I didn't. It says on their website they offer the MS stuff too, I'd do the 2 years, then do one or two of the MS courses then go put your CV out to th agencies. It depends where you live too, more chances in Auckland and Wellington. Its enough to get you an entry level job. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 624984 | 2007-12-28 01:14:00 | So what exactly do employers look at? From my point of view, I see there are: -Industry qualifications (A+, MCSA, MCSE, etc) -Educational qualifications (BICT, BTech, BSc, etc) Also it takes another 1.5 year on top of the 2 years for the Diploma to complete a degree from CPIT. After the degree I'll have the option to do post-graduate studies at Lincoln Uni, UNITEC and Monash Uni in Aussie. |
jason_f90 (3544) | ||
| 624985 | 2007-12-28 02:27:00 | They want experience. But like I said, do the 2 years, they like tech courses more than do from home courses. Then do some MS stuff. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 624986 | 2007-12-28 02:36:00 | A drop of aptitude is rather handy, even if unfashionable. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 624987 | 2007-12-28 02:57:00 | So what exactly do employers look at? From my point of view, I see there are: -Industry qualifications (A+, MCSA, MCSE, etc) -Educational qualifications (BICT, BTech, BSc, etc) Also it takes another 1.5 year on top of the 2 years for the Diploma to complete a degree from CPIT. After the degree I'll have the option to do post-graduate studies at Lincoln Uni, UNITEC and Monash Uni in Aussie. I predict by the end of your studying, you will be a qualified student, ready to settle in for another 3 years study while you decide what you really want to do in your life. |
plod (107) | ||
| 624988 | 2007-12-28 06:03:00 | . | vinref (6194) | ||
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