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[@TheBeardedITDad]

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[@Darth_Necro]

No such thing as the " fast track" to a high paying job in IT

[@TheBeardedITDad]

depends on your perspective but I would agree with you.. but there are things you can do to help speed up the process. I was able to go from Help Desk to Director of Net Ops in 3 years.

[@SB-eu6fr]

​@@TheBeardedITDadYou smart cookie you. 👌

[@Frissdas1207]

Yes, there is.

[@galloe]

So I guess it depends on how each person defines "fast" and what a high paying job is.

[@slimhall5667]

Yes there is! All depends on your drive!

[@thegolfingtrucker850]

Welp.. I have an associates in IT.. a CompTIA A+, CompTIA Sec+, a PCEP and a CCNA… looking to get the Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect next.. I still earn a living with my CDL & factory job for now.. Good luck to everyone trying to enter the world of IT.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Why haven't you made the switch. You have more than enough to land your first job in tech

[@kjanuary76002]

@@TheBeardedITDad I'll answer that. When was the last time you heard of mass layoffs from trucking companies?

[@TruckingWithKhaled]

CDL holder here also... ill never lose my license.. making 110k a year home everyday.. but my heart is in tech.. if tech doesn't work out then trucking is my plan B

[@thegolfingtrucker850]

@@TheBeardedITDad- I would love to switch to a job in IT. I’m even willing to take a slight pay cut for the opportunity. I have been applying for a large variety of IT positions, but haven’t been hired yet. I think I’m hindered because companies want - “work experience”. Truckers don’t get to use Active Directory and corporate won’t allow let me configure their network during my lunch break.

[@lalapapa9357]

I'm going to keep that in mind. Thanks.

[@mbgmusicofficial]

Great videos man! Very educational content and straight to the point! However I wish the format of your content should be more like you speak in your podcast. Very natural and smooth. Here it just feels like you are rushing and you have a script in front of you. Try bullet points next time and you will see how everything will connect automatically. Keep the great work💪🏼

[@jfcruz91]

THANKS FOR THIS TOPIC DAKOTA! Much needed nowadays! 😎

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Im glad you like it

[@MidNightHeaven]

I’m getting into tech. Thank you for the info. It has been helping. Close to getting my security+

[@joshperot]

Thanks for the Consistent Content, I overthink on everything your videos keep me grounded 💯

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I appreciate that

[@vicenteaguillon9022]

Thank you so much! Looking forward to up skilling this year!

[@TheBeardedITDad]

You can do it!

[@AndrewTurner150]

Great video! Do certain certifications encompass others? Meaning, if I get Comptia A+, I would want Network+, right? If I have a Security or network+ that’d encompass Comptia A+ right?

[@Conviction454]

Nice video. What would you say are the best certs for landing a role as a SOC analyst, or an "entry level" security role? I have security+ and I'm looking at CYSA+ and Pentest+ next... While learning numerous other things on the side

[@trumpisgod2535]

Best thing you could do is enlist in air force and go for one of their Cyber security roles as they give clearence and will lead to transitioning into Civilian roles. There is no “ entry level” cyber security roles. All of them will want to know what experience you have in IT and Networks etc. the second you say none they will look elsewhere. Why would anybody trust somebody with no or low IT experience with securing their company and resources potentially worth Billions to trillions of dollars.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

It depends on where you're at in your career. If you're already working in tech, I will start looking for the jobs and start seeing what some of their qualifications are. If you're not working in tech yet then I would really recommend start going after your first entry-level job. Look at a help desk before pursuing any other certifications so you can start building experience

[@kite2surf]

Blue Team Level 1 certificate.

[@Conviction454]

@@TheBeardedITDad Thanks. I have 5 years of tech experience up to this point but I'm looking to make a change from desktop support... Which is harder than ever with this job market...

[@Conviction454]

@@kite2surf Thanks I've heard this is a good cert to have

[@Frissdas1207]

As someone who actually has the AZ-900 cert, unless you get it for free DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. The cert is a joke. Basically all you're tested on (at least my test) is to classify whether something is paas, saas, iaas, ect. There is arguably nothing practical about it, it's just flashcard knowledge. Took me like 15 minutes to take the test.

[@cheesybeast1721]

Don’t oversimplify it. Is this the truth?

[@joelrobert4053]

I have to disagree here, my version of the exam felt a bit more difficult than I thought it would be as I got tested on more. Regarding practicality, I hope you weren’t expecting a six figure job right out the gate with only az-900 cert

[@wasimiscooldude]

Thank you for the exceptional video, recently the business I was working for went into administration and currently seeking employment. Am interested in doing the Comptia A+ as you suggested, but do you know any providers that provide concession if you are unemployed as such? As my finances are a bit of a stretch at this moment in time and need to develop myself asap so can start earning income again n believe that many opportunities exist within the IT field. Your advice would be much appreciated.

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I know there are some out there and there are also many different ways to get discounted vouchers for the exam.. check out Professor Messer here on youtube as he teaches the complete A+ for free

[@Dee-zy2xv]

great informative material BITD!!!!

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Glad you liked it!

[@omarbarron1822]

Starting with CompTIA trifecta then doing cloud+ what are your thoughts ?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

That's a good plan but don't wait to get all the certs before you start working in tech... Start applying for jobs ASAP

[@omarbarron1822]

@@TheBeardedITDad thank you , I plan on applying immediately after obtaining A+

[@amarlianderson795]

Hello. I have a question being an entry level individual that has achieved my Cysa, splunk core user. I have been on the fence on going backwards to get the Security + or go forward and get the CCNA or aws cloud practitioner

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Well, those are very different certifications for different career paths. It depends on what you want to do with your career. If you want to get into cyber security. Get your security + if you're going more cloud networking than CCNA AWS

[@amarlianderson795]

@@TheBeardedITDad Thank you so much

[@CS-IT]

I am a 4th year bcis student and I have done az900 cert plus I am preparing for CCNA exam any suggestion for projects to improvise my resume and improve my chance of getting a job in this market?

[@zafarimam405]

Your video is amazing, thank you. I got my bachelor's in CS last year, but I can't get a job as of now since the job market has been bad. I am not good at coding at all, So I was looking into doing some professional certification. I want to go into IT support to start with, like an IT technical support job, and grow from there on. Would the IBM IT Support Professional Certificate from Coursera help me get started?? let me know please thanks.

[@theoneandonlybro3082]

Im in cyber security but im wanting to switch to more of a manager type role as ive been in cyber for nearly a decade, what kind of certs can help me get to lets say a "SOC manager" ? Or team leader type roles

[@matthewgarcia6017]

I study computer engineering, senior. Is the COMPTIA A+ certificate a good approach with my degree?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

No, Come to your heap lessons for people just starting out with really no technical knowledge.. You're already beyond that, so I would focus on more of an certifications.

[@wisdomizozoima5541]

How about Google Cyber Security Certificate Program, is it useful?

[@keylanoslokj1806]

No

[@wisdomizozoima5541]

@@keylanoslokj1806 Oh my God! I just completed it and I was feeling really good. I'm toast!

[@Tourwithkojo]

Please I need your honest opinion. I have passion to enroll in a devops course, but my education level is not good. I didn’t even complete junior high. Per your experience, do you think I can do it ?

[@antoniocamargo6580]

You can do it, just take it serious and study alot

[@Tourwithkojo]

@@antoniocamargo6580 thanks a lot buddy for this motivation

[@DoctorPrithvi]

What are your thoughts on the Cisco CyberOps cert ?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Its a good certification depending on your career path.. not as many employers are looking for the certification though.

[@TheBallers75]

What is your opinion on the CCST Networking/Cybersecurity certification?

[@kite2surf]

If youre in America Comptia is King, outside America Cisco might get you a job.

[@blanktintin]

Pentest+ or Cysa+ first? Or get both?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

it depends on what your going for.. Pentest+ is more of a general cert

[@Cyber-Eddy]

If you want to go for pentesting I would recommend CPTS by hack the box it's about the same price but the content is night and day compared to PENTEST+

[@jeffnaval4894]

EJPT and BTL1 if u want to gain skill.

[@blanktintin]

@@jeffnaval4894OH duh! I forgot about BTL1 and BTL2! EJPT is something I’ll look into

[@keylanoslokj1806]

​@@jeffnaval4894my little cousin is in comp sci school and wants to eventually get into ethical hacking. Which cert should he do as foundations before the EJPT one you mentioned?

[@draperw86]

lol I have the exact same shirt ! thanks Dakota !!

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I love it!

[@KemonoHaru]

What do you think the job prospect for getting a helpdesk job in denver colorado is like? Not sure where to find answers for that?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I dont live in the area so i dont know but im sure there has to be plenty of them out there.

[@Luis270893]

Does project managers have better job opportunities than dev?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

just depends on the area your in.

[@dashawnwhite4320]

Hey man. I've been watching your videos for quite some time now, and you just sound a little off in this. Hope all is well with you. As always, I love your content

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I think I was coming down with a cold when I recorded this but thank you!

[@vickietaylor6316]

Beginer where should I start??

[@TheBeardedITDad]

if your brand new to tech Comptia A+

[@vickietaylor6316]

@@TheBeardedITDad what about the google IT support professional cert.??

[@Cyber-Eddy]

The Google IT cert is very basic... It's good if you're interested in cyber security and want to test the waters to see what the field has to offer and what you can expect on the job it's not good for much else

[@TheBeardedITDad]

@@vickietaylor6316 the Google IT Support cert is a good cert but is very entry level and not too many employers recognize it that is why it did not make my list.

[@Conviction454]

​@@vickietaylor6316Get A+. The Google certs aren't recognized nearly as much

[@bebetonseyani2801]

Is there any certificate for IAM engineer ?

[@silversilent]

ChatGPT will show you the way. No troll

[@kujo7960]

AZ-104

[@wates123]

I just started a channel. Where do you get your video clips

[@TheBeardedITDad]

several sources but mainly Envato

[@TheBeardedITDad]

What kind of channel?

[@Popzin101]

So a degree isn’t needed?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

Not at all

[@damianpodgorski6977]

In my opinion you should slightly slow down when talking to catch a breath or work on your stamina as it is hearable that you at times run out of steam

[@TheBeardedITDad]

That is something I have been working on

[@Yeah_Buddy_LIGHTWEIGHT]

Any opinion on CompTIA Cloud+?

[@TheBeardedITDad]

its a good general cert that will teach you a lot but it is a beginner cert and does not go as deep as the other cloud certs do.

[@kazi1]

hi

[@carsonjamesiv2512]

😃👍👍🎈🎈

[@ayoRenato]

ngl i have my a+ and i cant even find a help desk job to apply to

[@TheBeardedITDad]

I got into the fields with zero certifications, zero prior experience and no college degree. Don't blame it on the certification for not being able to get your first job if you're applying for jobs and not getting interviews, your resume sucks. If you're getting interviews but not getting job offers then you need to work on your interview skills.

[@ayoRenato]

@@TheBeardedITDad no i didn’t mean it like that im saying the job market by me isn’t good there isn’t any jobs to apply to over here, there used to be way more but the past couple months it’s been really dry

[@IT-fd1tr]

@@ayoRenatoStop making up reasons man and take action. People get hired all the time Learn Active directory, setup homelabs. Best of luck