Degree or Certification II

The Merlin · 08-21-2004, 02:27 PM

I am sure I have probably put this in the wrong forum, so Mods please point me in the right direction

What I would like to know is what is, I am planning on going to college to study computer programming, VB and C++ for now I suppose..... I would also like to take some courses in and see if I like Computer Assisted Design and Web Design.

What is the difference between a certification and degree and which one should I get? Some friend of mine has been asking me repeatedly and I keep telling them I don't know yet I haven't looked into that stuff yet, so I will skip the research and ask you guys right now point blank

Please help

The Merlin · 08-21-2004, 05:34 PM

Hey look at that, there is a whole forum devoted to this thread

Thank you and please someone help me

xotix · 08-21-2004, 05:44 PM

the degree is going to be more in depth, take a longer time and cost more. however it will be easier to get jobs with a degree.

a certification however, is short and doesn't take that much time. this is if you want to have something on the side, like a back up plan or something to impress your employers about your resume.

degrees are often difficult to complete if you have other activities such as a job or another schooling. degrees are better if you want to go into the area. the certification is better if you want a back up plan.

The Merlin · 08-21-2004, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xotix
the degree is going to be more in depth, take a longer time and cost more. however it will be easier to get jobs with a degree.

a certification however, is short and doesn't take that much time. this is if you want to have something on the side, like a back up plan or something to impress your employers about your resume.

degrees are often difficult to complete if you have other activities such as a job or another schooling. degrees are better if you want to go into the area. the certification is better if you want a back up plan.

Ahh ok, so since Programming is plan A I should get a degree in that and then maybe a certifcation in web design or CAD?

Super thanks

xotix · 08-21-2004, 07:19 PM

ur catching on.

digitalninjas · 08-21-2004, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xotix
ur catching on.

To what...

Get a degree in CAD! Pays more, and you have a better chance of getting hired by a company

Webdesign doesn't do too well. Trust me \:

xotix · 08-21-2004, 07:55 PM

dude, do you have something against me??

xotix · 08-21-2004, 07:56 PM

the guy has a plan A. let him follow it. wats working a job if u don't like it, thats stupid.

merlin follow your mind, do what you want a nuh listen to nobody.

digitalninjas · 08-21-2004, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xotix
the guy has a plan A. let him follow it. wats working a job if u don't like it, thats stupid.

merlin follow your mind, do what you want a nuh listen to nobody.

Double posting... Again...

BTW, just so you know, you'll have a higher chance of getting hired by a company because the webdesign field isn't too hot right now. Want to know how I know that? Because my brother does CAD and I do webdesign.

xotix · 08-21-2004, 08:03 PM

does it bother you?? different posts involve different points. its called communication skills.

08-21-2004, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
The Merlin Monster Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,432	Degree or Certification II I am sure I have probably put this in the wrong forum, so Mods please point me in the right direction What I would like to know is what is, I am planning on going to college to study computer programming, VB and C++ for now I suppose..... I would also like to take some courses in and see if I like Computer Assisted Design and Web Design. What is the difference between a certification and degree and which one should I get? Some friend of mine has been asking me repeatedly and I keep telling them I don't know yet I haven't looked into that stuff yet, so I will skip the research and ask you guys right now point blank Please help __________________ Desktop: 3.0ghz HT 800fsb P4, Chaintech 9CJS Zenith, 2x 512mb GEIL Dual Channel DDR400, 80gb 7200rpm ATA HD, Sapphire X800 XT Platinum Edition, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS, Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 THX Speakers, Turbolink 420watt PSU, Black 19\" Orion Monitor, Logitech MX Duo and Win XP Home My Wishlist: 74gb 10K SATA Western Digital Raptor...

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08-21-2004, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
xotix Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 888	the degree is going to be more in depth, take a longer time and cost more. however it will be easier to get jobs with a degree. a certification however, is short and doesn't take that much time. this is if you want to have something on the side, like a back up plan or something to impress your employers about your resume. degrees are often difficult to complete if you have other activities such as a job or another schooling. degrees are better if you want to go into the area. the certification is better if you want a back up plan.

08-21-2004, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
xotix Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 888	ur catching on.

08-21-2004, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
xotix Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 888	dude, do you have something against me??

08-21-2004, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
xotix Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 888	the guy has a plan A. let him follow it. wats working a job if u don't like it, thats stupid. merlin follow your mind, do what you want a nuh listen to nobody.

08-21-2004, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
xotix Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 888	does it bother you?? different posts involve different points. its called communication skills.