Will Employers Really Recognize This 6-Month Degree?

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In this video, we explore the credibility and acceptance of 6-month degree programs in the job market. Discover if employers value these accelerated degrees and how they can impact your career prospects. Perfect for those considering alternative education paths to fast-track their career growth.
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01:00 - What's in the Video
01:40 - How I got my degrees in under 6 months
03:49 - Why degrees shouldn't take four years
07:26 - Answering FAQ's
10:42 - Conclusion
10:58 - Cybersecurity Degree - COMPLETE 365-Day Guide • Cybersecurity Degree -...
11:48 - How I Achieved 100% Job Security (Step-by-Step Guide) • How I Achieved 100% Jo...
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Are you considering a 6-month degree to jumpstart your career but worried about how employers will view it? In today's video, we dive deep into the world of accelerated degrees, exploring whether these short-term educational investments are truly recognized and valued by employers in various industries.
Whether a 6-month degree is enough to catch an employer's eye is a pressing one for many. With the job market evolving and the demand for skilled professionals increasing, the value of traditional four-year degrees is being re-evaluated. This has led to the rise of accelerated degree programs designed to equip students with the necessary skills in a fraction of the time.
Moreover, we delve into the pros and cons of opting for a 6-month degree over traditional education routes. While the allure of entering the workforce sooner is strong, it's crucial to consider all aspects of this significant decision.
This video is not just for potential students; it's also for educators, career counselors, and employers to understand the shifting landscape of education and employment. As the job market becomes more competitive, the routes to achieving one's career goals are also diversifying.
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@JoshMadakor 3 ай бұрын

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@christ.4977 2 ай бұрын

3. C. - I have a B.S. and M.B.A from WGU. I make close to 160k at a fortune 100 company. My hiring manager also has his degree with WGU. Stop worrying about recognition. It's not a thing. The school just needs to be regionally accredited.

@AndrewFischer-sz5cb 2 ай бұрын

Got a 45/hr remote job writing basic sql code in my early 20s with my WGU degree, only 3 months experience in something irrelevant. I have ADHD, so if it weren’t for any competency-based college accommodating my “slack-then-surge” work style I would probably still be broke and living with my parents lol

@KingFish-ci9pu 2 ай бұрын

I don’t think a lot of people realize Wgu has been around 27 years , older than most people questioning their validity. If you finish in 6 months and you transferred courses that’s normal. If you come in with over half the credit why would you expect to have to put 4 years down as in any other school. It’s so weird people still treat WGU like a scam or something. Just do your research. Most people would be surprised what accreditation really is. Wgu is awesome by the way.

@Antowan Ай бұрын

They do the same with SNHU. Completely legit school, but some how public perception morphed. I have always wondered if it was because of commercials. But then again most schools have them.

@Sheikh_Yerbouti 2 ай бұрын

I just graduated with my B.S. in Cloud Computing. It took me just over 2.5 years. Some courses I banged out in no time at all. Some courses, like Python, Azure Dev, etc., took more time so I could learn the material and not just what I needed to pass the OAs. I also chose a Capstone well out of my wheelhouse, so it would force me to research and learn the tech (Serverless computing with AI data analytics in healthcare). Doing the whole degree in 6 months is applaudable, but the truth is, I wanted the education and not just the paper. Also, if you are doing WGU and you're not banging out classes in a day, don't be discouraged; most people do their degrees in 2-3 years.

@M-su4mh 2 ай бұрын

I'm currently going through the Cloud Computing program while working full time as a gov contractor and should be done by the end of this year if not next summer. Have you had much "luck" with finding better jobs after completing your degree?

@ultravioletiris6241 2 ай бұрын

I keep seeing senior cybersecurity professionals with WGU degrees. Ive started many conversations with that shared experience as the icebreaker

@barno65 2 ай бұрын

Most employers don't ask and there's no need to tell them how fast you finished your degree.

@brunoleandrodasilva6532 2 ай бұрын

I got my BSBA in IT Management after watching Josh's videos back in 2020. I decided to pursue a 4 years degree after I was offered 20k less because I only had an AAS, I was explicitly told by the recruiter while negotiating my salary that they could not place me in the same salary bracket as someone with a bachelor's degree. It took me 4 months to complete and cost me $3,500 and now I am elegiable to apply for any jobs including federal jobs.

@blackwidowrowe6271 2 ай бұрын

Yasssss

@crackrokmccaib 2 ай бұрын

A degree in under a year is actually very feasible when you do the math. In a traditional 4 year university, you take 15 credits in a semester. A semester is 15 weeks and you're in class 15 hours per week, so one semester is 225 hours. That's 450 hours per year and 1800 hours for 4 years. One year of full time work is 2080 hours, so doing school even 40 hours per week, you're there less than one year. There's way too much air in a 4 year degree. I mean, you're only there 30 weeks of the 52 weeks in a year. It's ridiculous.

@jamesbyrd3740 2 ай бұрын

You are using like the bare minimum numbers in every category. Also, you are supposed to spend at least 1 hour out of class for every hour in class. This doesn't typically happen for easy classes, but it will be required for harder classes.

@LawStudent2014 2 ай бұрын

Companies do not care how long it takes to acquire a degree, in general. We give companies too much homage! 😅

@Antowan Ай бұрын

True they barely read the resumes 😂

@corpuzone 2 ай бұрын

It’s awesome there are universities like WGU based online but fully accredited and legit! The fact it’s a real deal college degree solidifies the formal education requirement if an employer is looking for one. I have more than decade of IT exp but no degree just a certificate from local college. To be honest, you become a IT professional by working in the industry not by certs and or degrees. With that said, I’m thinking and open to obtaining a bachelor’s at least and explore from there if getting a masters may open higher opportunities for me in the future. So glad you covered more in depth on this topic Josh and your content is Among the top in my opinion here on KZbin. Please keep feeding us more so we can all remain informed 😃👏

@antjonz 2 ай бұрын

Josh just doesn't miss! All of his videos are informative and very well explained. Thanks Josh!!!

@margaretanderson5011 2 ай бұрын

I had associates degree when I started WGU and was able to achieve B.S Business in IT Management in 1 year while working full time job in Cybersecurity Training. It was not easy but well worth it. WGU is rigorous with professors who have high positions in this career field.

@tomtocz7284 2 ай бұрын

I start my MS in Data Analytics at WGU on 8/1. Not sure how long it will take me to complete the degree but if anyone ever asks me how long it took, my answer will be - my entire life. I completed 70% of the curriculum towards a MS in CS at a brick and mortar state school (with a 3.5 gpa) before I stopped going because of the 70 mile commute from my work to the campus and also working on more interesting problems at work than at school. Today I have nearly 20yrs of software engineering/ developer experience and about 5 yrs as a hardware computer technician before that. That’s how long it took !

@spoonb16acrx2003 16 күн бұрын

My former supervisor completed his masters in IT at WGU in 2 months, you can definitely do it in 6.

@carsonjamesiv2512 2 ай бұрын

I have an AAS in Business Management. If I was to go back to school, it would be for a B.S. in Computer Science with a Focus on Cybersecurity!😃👍🎉

@LukeWesson 2 ай бұрын

I’m about to finish my AAS IT security and these videos are awesome. Thank you

@marsheagarner3696 2 ай бұрын

Very good information Josh. Thank you!

@TheITCornerbyJR 2 ай бұрын

WGU is Great! Definitely recommend. IT Certs with a Degree is Killer Combo to get a Job.

@elpugboy 2 ай бұрын

glasses got my man looking like Fritz Haber!! very cool, thank you for your hard work

@Jdiamond245 2 ай бұрын

I found out the VA will pay for my degree , but i do not want to do 4 years of college even 2 years is insane to me if I could get a bachelors in a year or less i’d be so happy

@williamsmith5049 20 күн бұрын

Get a masters through WGU, should be able to complete in less than 4 and set yourself up for life

@blackswan7568 2 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, thanks for telling us all about WGU over the years. I recently finished taking all of the transferrable courses at SDC for the Computer Science program and am currently working towards getting the OCA Java SE 8 cert before I actually enroll in the program (shout-out to Tim Buchalka's Udemy Masterclass). Wish me luck, and thanks again😁

@t.m2933 2 ай бұрын

Josh, this was a great, informative video. Thank you for doing this as I got a lot of info with a better understanding

@JoshMadakor 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! :)

@shawnthesage6973 20 күн бұрын

Great video and very informative!

@magno172 2 ай бұрын

I start WGU July 1st of this year. I was debating on going to a local community college to rake in that military BAH for my area, but I believe I can graduate WGU in under 1 year as opposed to 4 year universities.

@fraydizs7302 2 ай бұрын

I also start July 1st of this year! I'm trying to finish up some courses to transfer in as quick as possible lol

@aaliyahahmed3360 2 ай бұрын

hey y'all im starting this june!

@Frontend969 2 ай бұрын

Use VR&E for wgu and gi bill for you community

@DylanGalvan. 2 ай бұрын

@@fraydizs7302yeah same, currently doing as much as i can on sophia. i have finished around 6 classes in a week.

@brandonvansylalom 23 күн бұрын

Nice. I’m using TA and GI bill for my program

@BRAINROTcomps 2 ай бұрын

Let's get dis bread fam

@alcysalazar4440 Ай бұрын

Nice video Josh!

@michaelscott5962 2 ай бұрын

I’m attending this school shortly. At first, I was getting an AAS in cybersecurity to get a feel of the work. After my first semester, I heard of WGU and how if you do it strategically, you can complete your bachelor degree in a shorter timeframe for less money. Competency learning is definitely a game changer and much more encouraging to learn. I’m sure that I speak for majority of people that they rather spend 4k on a degree than 200k especially in a job market where there damn sure is no guarantees.

@Bigdaddyknows 2 ай бұрын

I'm about to start my Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity at WGU on July 1st lets get it!

@rogermarine1443 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I completed that degree in 2019 and it was awesome 👍😎

@MotherOfThings 2 ай бұрын

Thanks !❤

@brandonvansylalom 23 күн бұрын

Starting MSCIA this August and I’m excited. Thanks again Josh for the video and input. All of my vets, I highly recommend WGU as an option for education because your TA can basically pay for at least 80% a term, plus throw your GI bill options or grants from FAFSA will end up being free.

@JoshMadakor 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! Very helpful.

@SalvatoreNicoFranco 2 ай бұрын

Great video as always Josh, glad you're back helping us! It's so unfortunate that wgu seems to have the only competency based computer science degree and it's not available for us EU citizens

@JoshMadakor 2 ай бұрын

thanks for the support always! ^^

@GhostDaddy87 2 ай бұрын

love it so far. in data analytics atm, 52 percent done

@rogermarine1443 2 ай бұрын

My daughter completed her BA in Communications at the University of Washington in under two years and nine months.

@zxph 2 ай бұрын

Wow that's impressive! Good for her.

@WhiteBreadCrumb 2 ай бұрын

My answer to that is why do they have to know how long it took just say you have a degree and leave it at that

@michaels2208 2 ай бұрын

I am probably 2/3 the way fine with a business degree from a few years ago that I never finished. I do like wgu, but I'm going to another school to finish quick in information systems. Then I'll go to wgu later to transfer stuff and get something more specific, data science, or the network program they have

@kierramalone4968 2 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, I appreciate you making content. It is extremely helpful. Can you share a link to the Anki Deck for the CompTIA A+ exam?

@JoshMadakor 2 ай бұрын

you can find the practice questions here: lognpacific.com/free-certification-practice-tests/

@kierramalone4968 2 ай бұрын

@@JoshMadakor Thank you.

@maximilian4171 2 ай бұрын

Nahh imma try busting up in the industry with the google cybersec cert, ur course, and tons of projects to be added on my portfolio and see how things unfold after that. Good luck to all of us

@maximilian4171 2 ай бұрын

Ive done the theoretical reviews or fundamentals of google it support cert, cybersec cert, and comptia a+ anyways, so i got a bit of chance at least (anything is better than nothing right?)

@xboxfanboy59 28 күн бұрын

For the business degree being easier or not than Computer science.I think it depends on the school period. For example The University of California Schools like UC URVINE You are required to take up Calculus two and if you want to do the information systems concentration at the university california Urvine you have to take linear algebra and to Discreet mathematics. Additionally you have to take a decent amount of programming classes ? Plus, the accounting and economics classes. Y’all are tripping about Calc one for the WGU computer science I have to take up to Cal 3 to get my associates degree to Transfer to go to the university of California. Idk

@aaliyahahmed3360 2 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, your cybersecurity degree guide says it's private!

@JacksonLloyd952 Ай бұрын

Awesome

@CarlaJenkinsTV 2 ай бұрын

8:17 Thanks for doing this video. I am thinking that most people are falsely equating online to not accredited. WGU is an accredited online university.

@robertruiz4744 2 ай бұрын

Im a WGU student. i already have a bachelor's and have certs and tons of other trainings and work experience. Six months from scratch it is very difficult. Im finishing my first bachelor's with them and going to tale me like 8/9 months with my Head start. From scratch i like to think is impossible for the average person.

@jamesbyrd3740 2 ай бұрын

Fun fact, no one cares where you went to school. This is a shortcut, but in the end, no one give a shit.

@user-db3vr1yy5w 2 ай бұрын

How helpful do you think oscp is in terms of getting into cybersecurity ? I have a bachelor's in Cloud computing from wgu & I just got my oscp.

@carldavid9903 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Josh! The cybersecurity in 365 video is private. How do I get access to watch?

@CFH298 Ай бұрын

Utilized the GI Bill for an IT degree and then went back for a Comp Sci from WGU. No regrets.

@cersilannister2722 Ай бұрын

Hello Josh, what about getting a bachelors degree in Accounting , would you say WGU or UMPI is best?

@PowerOva 2 ай бұрын

I already work in cybersecurity as a security analyst. Would you recommend going to wgu for a degree in cybersecurity?

@takethepillingodwetrust1510 2 ай бұрын

Depends on YOE. But a degree is never a bad option, especially from wgu

@raydenmark8774 2 ай бұрын

Can people outside the US study online degrees in WGU?

@VINJE76 2 ай бұрын

I can't access the video link that you have posted in the description at the 10:58 time mark.

@dennisk9130 2 ай бұрын

Same here it says this video is private

@JoshMadakor 2 ай бұрын

hey, thanks for noticing. we'll be updating the link ASAP! ^^

@spoonb16acrx2003 15 күн бұрын

If I'm already a student at WGU, can I still get credits transferred?

@jay_wright_thats_right 16 күн бұрын

How would someone know it was a 6-month degree? Think folks. LOL

@CoachRob619 2 ай бұрын

Are there any discounts on your Cyber program?

@JoshMadakor 2 ай бұрын

please send me an email or message me in any of my socials :)

@CoachRob619 2 ай бұрын

@@JoshMadakor will do!

@JohnWasinger 2 ай бұрын

Do they offer a degree in basket weaving? I’m asking for a friend.

@tomtocz7284 2 ай бұрын

WGU only offer degrees in highly in-demand fields. So sadly, basket weaving is not an available major 😢.

@AlvinTatumJr 2 ай бұрын

This place is full of one star reviews on Google and most with the same complaint.

@njpme 2 ай бұрын

I know I know WGU is accredited, but I'll stick to brick and mortar university. Nobody ever questions the quality of the degree.

@marketwarroo1447 2 ай бұрын

wym?

@njpme 2 ай бұрын

@@marketwarroo1447 nobody would question a degree from a brick and mortar university, but with WGU, you get questions that lead to videos like this.

@marketwarroo1447 2 ай бұрын

@@njpme yeah but still you did all the requirements just at a faster pace instead of taking unnecessary classes throughout a 4 year time period

@njpme 2 ай бұрын

@@marketwarroo1447 I don't disagree with the pace, I support it. That said, for me, I stuck with the traditional uni to avoid these scenarios.

@marketwarroo1447 2 ай бұрын

@@njpme i doubt people would question the school

@kutipepe 2 ай бұрын

The problem is, as much as I would like to enrol as a european, I can't.

@MyExRebirth 2 ай бұрын

Tons of top universities in Europe with free or very low tuition fees. Are you crazy?!

@kutipepe 2 ай бұрын

@@MyExRebirth ?

@TooHonest4_You 2 ай бұрын

@@MyExRebirthit’s not easy to get admissions into European Universities. Germany for instance requires you to take a test called Abitur in their high school and if you don’t score high enough you won’t ever be able to attend University

@dylan.-6527 2 ай бұрын

There is a version in the EU online. It was in another video.

@kutipepe 2 ай бұрын

@@dylan.-6527 in which video, can you please share?