WGU Cyber Security Degree Review

I hope this video has inspired someone to take the path of joining WGU to obtain their B.S. in Cyber Security and Information Assurance. If you have any questions then feel free to ask away and the link down below gives you all the detail about the degree! Good luck!
www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cybersecurity-information-assurance-bachelors-program.html
(This video was in no way sponsored and is for educational purposes only!)

[@77714anthony]

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[@genetech109]

Thank you. Very informative and great tips. I appreciate you taking the time to make the video.

[@georgina.the.venusian]

Great information, thank you!

[@MAKENMILLS]

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[@tonyc3091]

Good info thank you

[@ZenityStudios]

Great to recent a relatively recent review here. I’ll be starting this year. I know I can learn this (I’ve come to realize I’m pretty good with understanding and thinking with programming and networking) and build the skills needed with side projects while doing this. I’m just hoping the program teaches relevant items that will be attractive to employers. Basically if I were to thoroughly learn and apply the material, will this be competitive in the job market for entry roles in IT but mayeb above help desk

[@yonatan0910]

How many classes are you required to take per term to be a fulltimer ?

[@chriscooper5350]

Amazing video mate . I have a couple questions : what job title did you get hired for and are you enjoying it or is it the same things every day. ?

[@cyberacademics]

Thank you for watching. I’m current working as a IT Technician II. I really enjoy it because I like having my own space to work and I work from home a lot. It’s nice to work with new things everyday. I’m building up to get into Cyber Security later down the road too.

[@chriscooper5350]

@@cyberacademics cheers mate. Thanks for the valid response

[@stuzy1510]

Can you complete the course without having to do the cert?

[@ninisantrax]

(cybersecurity) How hard are the courses, Can someone graduate in one term, How job ready can you be. During and after graduation that you know about?

[@cyberacademics]

So there are so many factors that come to play about what you asked. The courses very on prior experience. They start you off with the basics (A+ material) and then you work your way up to intermediate and then advanced courses throughout your degree. You definitely don't want to completely rush your entire degree if you aren't learning but solely passing courses. IT takes time and hands on experience to fully comprehend IT aspects. You see if you have don't have experience and don't build a strong skill set along with doing labs then by time you graduate with a degree you will be rejected by most employers. Nothing is worst then getting a B.S. degree in some IT field to only be told you can start in help desk tier 1 since you don't have experience or skills of those areas you studied for in school. Hopefully I'm not sounding rude I'm just urging the importance of everyone goes at a difference pace and processes things different. Some may finish their entire degree in 6 months depending on their commitment and knowledge level but again you want to allow yourself to gradually learn throughout the process.

[@Enteratedelchisme]

@@cyberacademicsi appreciate the honest comment.

[@d.w.4319]

Did you have to write alot of papers ?

[@Silasrecaps]

I'm questioning if i can go to WGU do to the fact that I don't have a car because I don't know if it is 100% online. Did you have to go to any testing centers or stuff like that. (I am talking about the Cybersecurity course.)

[@cyberacademics]

It’s a 100% online. You can choose to go to test centers but I just do everything online.

[@MW97058]

Thank you for creating this video! What is your timeline for receiving you degree from WGU and are you working while taking courses? Thanks again!

[@cyberacademics]

Yes I am working full time and actually just got hired in a new job being my very first IT full time job ever! The timeline is about 2 and a half years of obtaining my bachelor’s in total!

[@MW97058]

@@cyberacademics thank you for the reply and congrats on your new job!!!

[@txnhb]

Do you think this degree is obtainable for someone with limited experience?

[@cyberacademics]

Definitely! The are three main factors when thinking about pursuing schooling. First question is to ask yourself is this something you have a interest or passion in? You want to find out if you have a desire for computers to keep the motivation of obtaining your degree throughout the journey. Getting a degree is a huge mental, time consuming, and financial decision to make. The second & third essential question to ask yourself is can I financially make this commitment while finishing school all the way through? As long as you have passion to learn and stay consistent to your best efforts then no matter your age or background you can definitely obtain this goal. Before I got into IT I didn’t know what the hardware like a SSD or ram was in my computer. I didn’t know a lot of things. Now I can build a computer, make virtual machines, understand basic scripting, and so much more. Feel free to ask more questions and if you have a discord I can gladly add you on there to talk as well.

[@johnsgnarly5312]

Can I add your discord, I have a few questions @@cyberacademics