WGU MSCSIA SPEED RUN - Cyber Security Master's Degree (FULL REVIEW + ACCELERATION TIPS)

[@JoshMadakor]

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[@carejohn5406]

I am concerned about programming is that involved in the class, I want to start in January though really concerned if I can pass the degree with the programming and grammar. How hard is web development ? I am very much concerned about this course Scripting and Programming - Foundations and Network and Security - Foundations . Also is it possible they will let me skip all the other certifications and so I graduate fast in less then 4 months

[@davidpilat3831]

Literally enrolled at WGU bachelors in cyber security after watching your videos! About 1/3 of the way done in 4 months while working full time!

[@JoshMadakor]

That's so great, happy to hear it. And good job, that pace is really good, especially working full time in that particular degree. Best of luck with it!

[@misst4346]

@@JoshMadakor what resources do you use coz I’m seeing the book of like 2000 pages and I’m not sure how that’s possible

[@coachglover18]

How many classes do you take at a time ?

[@oculosprudentium8486]

@@coachglover18 obviously ALL OF THEM!!

[@carejohn5406]

I am concerned about programming is that involved in the class, I want to start in January though really concerned if I can pass the degree with the programming and grammar. How hard is web development ? I am very much concerned about this course Scripting and Programming - Foundations and Network and Security - Foundations . Also is it possible they will let me skip all the other certifications and so I graduate fast in less then 4 months

[@haisanwilliams9545]

I got my MBA from WGU in 42 days. Looking to shift into tech and hope to be able to complete in one term--no significant tech experience. Thank you for this video, give me an idea of what I'm getting into.

[@user-wh2tm6ip4t]

Is there a way that you did it ?

[@haisanwilliams9545]

Yup. There is a methodology that works for me. I'm a third of the way through the Cybersecurity undergraduate program I started July first. @@user-wh2tm6ip4t

[@NasirPremier904]

The GOAT has returned! Your videos are what inspired me to enroll at WGU man. I start my Bachelors in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance November 👨🏽‍💻⚡️

[@JoshMadakor]

Hell yeah! Good for you!! That program has a lot of cool stuff in it. Also, thank you so much, you're too kind haha. I'm gonna be releasing a lot more videos now since I quit my job and finished the CS program 😂. Those two things totally destroyed me but now they are gone lol

[@jayvet8402]

@@JoshMadakor what if you don't have tech background. Would you suggest this degree?

[@goldtoothgod]

I start in November as well

[@ignight4461]

Great video, as someone who is 1 year in the program, and just about to complete C795 - I am on the normal pace to finish in 4 terms. I have IT experience, but no real security experience, other than being forced to monitor a firewall for a small business. I can say, it honestly makes sense that you were able to finish this so quickly, you already have almost all of the background needed since almost all of the reading is straight from the CISSP book. Feels a bit shitty to think you finished this in 12 days and I am taking 2 years, but hey we all learn at different paces.

[@cipher136]

Nice to see you back! Man people in Reddit are silly. The whole point of WGU was to provide a place for work professionals who know their stuff get their degrees fast through a competency based program since there are many well seasoned professionals stuck with years of knowledge and competence but just don't have a degree to say "Ok here. Is that enough proof?". And that don't have time to be sitting around for 3-5 years for a degree that they know almost everything on through real life experience and just may need to fill in some gaps here and there. If you know your stuff then you'll pass fast that is what competency based means. If you are new to it then you'll have to study and take longer simple as that like the CS math stuff you took 3 weeks on. An analogy of your situation would be a Mathematician going into CS and runs into that class, he'd probably get through it in a day or 2 like you did the MS Cyber Security classes. You got years of experience and even a CISSP. I would be surprised if you DIDNT take advantage of getting it done as quick as you could. Glad to hear a lot of what is taught reflects real world stuff. I'm halfway done with my Bachelor's in Cyber Security and am gunning on that Masters afterwards. Appreciate your videos man, no way I would have given WGU a chance without your videos. Also sidenote: People get certs in a few days. If there are some people that get those in a few days or within a month of studying without breaking too much of a sweat. Does that make say a OSCP cert or a CISSP cert less valued?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, thanks so much for the kind words, really appreciate it. I'm glad to hear you're working your way through the BSCS--it's really great to finally check that box. And great plan going straight into the MS. I'm really glad to hear the videos helped out and provided at least some kind of value, haha. _> Also sidenote: People get certs in a few days. If there are some people that get those in a few days or within a month of studying without breaking too much of a sweat. Does that make say a OSCP cert or a CISSP cert less valued?_ It kinda depends I guess. Certs are a little bit different because there is usually a lot of trivia involved or some specific technology where it's more difficult to pass in a short amount of time. I guess it depends on the cert. But if an NSA red teamer (for example) were to pass OSCP without studying, I wouldn't really be that surprised. Same as if a seasoned InfoSec manager managed to pass CISSP without studying. The thing with certs is, there isn't really an obvious indicator when somebody "started" studying for the cert, unlike with degrees, where people will typically list the start and end date. I kinda feel like I said a whole bunch of nothing here lol, but maybe you can see my thinking on the topic a bit! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@UduakUdo-rs4tt]

Thank you for this video. I looked up your video after calling the school for enrollment enquiry. You have given me the motivation to get it done. I hope to return within a year with an update/graduation.

[@JoshMadakor]

Best of luck!

[@dj_trevino07]

Welcome back! I'm currently attending WGU, BS in CyberSec And Info Assurance, and started at the beginning of September. This program has some ease (depending on any experience a student may have) which is great for course pacing/completion and gaining certs is a BIG PLUS. About to finish my 2nd class(Fundamentals of InfoSec)! Keep up the great work bro!

[@JoshMadakor]

Huge congrats on your program, sounds like you're working through it pretty well. Thanks for the welcome! I'll do my best to upload more these days (I quit my job lol).

[@dj_trevino07]

@@JoshMadakor Thanks man! Hope all is well and no need to stress. I'm sure you'll be able to find another job especially with your credentials. 👍

[@gusgus777]

Good to see you back, you are the primary reason I chose to go to to WGU! THANKS! I'm already one month into my BS Computer Science program 2 classes done already about to get another done in the next couple of days! 😎

[@JoshMadakor]

Dang, you went for the CS degree! Congrats on that! I definitely don't regret going into that program. I'm going to release a bunch of videos in the next few days talking DS & Algos 2, DM 2, and all the projects, maybe those will be interesting or useful. Congrats on the program and great progress!

[@gusgus777]

@@JoshMadakor Yes those videos will definitely be very helpful. I look forward to them!

[@julieuzii6350]

josh, you have helped me so much. i used your excel sheets for sophia and knocked out all my prerequisites in 2 weeks. my start date is in september and i already have 26% of my degree completed. thanks again, i’ve been watching for a few years and finally took the jump. so happy i did and found your channel to help me! you are the real deal!

[@ninisalam5385]

You have no idea how your videos are helpful to me. I signed up for the Masters at WGU because of you :)! I am already working in cybersecurity and I hope this will be as easier as it was for you. Thank you Josh

[@kenyansimon]

Working on my IT management degree right now because of you! So glad you are back.

[@JoshMadakor]

Glad to hear it!!! Best of luck! I'm glad I could be a positive influence on someone, haha

[@Mandilore89]

So you're the 12 day record holder I heard about from my WGU counselor!

[@Hoyitstopher]

You're back! The moment I watched your degree in 6 months video I decided to go for it! I am starting tomorrow at WGU in the same bachelors with zero IT background, but after watching a bunch of your videos I decided to make the jump. And down the line I shall go for the same master's as well haha. Thank you so much for your tips and tricks, I greatly appreciate it! Also I was sad that there was no japanese at the end of this video 😂

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, I'm glad my content was able to impact you in such a way, super glad to hear about it. Don't forget to use reddit to see how people dealt with each class--that has helped me quite a bit! And sorry for the lack of Japanese lmao. I figured like 99.99% of people never noticed those haha. I'll try to work it in a few videos in the future. :p

[@joshuajablanski1198]

How is it going?

[@gtarules1]

Finished it?

[@camello52]

Dude..did you get it done? You got this.

[@michaeljimenez7283]

howd it go?

[@camello52]

I watched your video August of last year 2022. Enrolled and took my time. Now I'm just writing out my capstone paper for the Masters Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. If I hadn't watched this video I may not of even started. Thanks for the motivation dude!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate you sharing! Congrats on that, gotta feel great to get it done, haha

[@camello52]

@@JoshMadakor I'll be receiving the Masters degree physical diploma soon. I have a non IT B.A. degree. Not sure if it's worth the time to get a B.A. in Cyber Computing or look for another Masters degree or just focus on certs again. CompTIA Cloud+ Vs. Isc2 Certified Cloud Security Pro (CCSP) Or heavy focus on PCI/DSS certification and consult for a 200k average salary

[@0xC47P1C3]

Crazy speed run. Congrats man!

[@WithSandra]

Yes!! Been waiting for your new videos 😆😁 Loved this WGU overview!

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! Glad to see you in the comments and thank you so much! Super glad to be uploading again :o). Looking forward to more of your stuff!

[@linuxadmin]

Thanks to your videos I got inspired to go back and finish my degree at wgu, and I did it in 1 month! just waiting on the term to end to start the graduate program...

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol did your degree in 1 month? Record right there lol

[@UncleTreCSE]

Josh, great content as usual bro!! This is extremely motivating. I’m going to have to get ready and take a shot at getting my Masters now!!! Get up the good work boss!!!!!

[@JoshMadakor]

⚠Everybody!⚠ Check out the interview I did with Uncle Tre: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5CbgI1jfpymetE Thanks man!! Best of luck with the Masters, def worth it! Looking forward to that content :)

[@mamacocolilo105]

Ur looking into getting into cybersecurity, uncle Tre?

[@UncleTreCSE]

@@mamacocolilo105 I believe so. Right now I am focused on Retiring from the military. This is a very long process so I will concentrate on that and after I land my first job I will started on my masters...

[@GanNing221]

@@JoshMadakor I like how you jump forward in time by a week to edit your comment. KZbin strikes again.

[@aaronaaron8604]

Hey Josh, thank you so much for these videos. You have helped me so much and your knowledge and mentorship is transforming my life. I want you to know you are making a difference in people’s lives.

[@JoshMadakor]

Aaron, I really appreciate you letting me know, thank you! I'm really glad the content has been helpful. I hope to make some even better stuff in the future :O)

[@ucyberwolf]

I started 1 Nov 21. I think you are spot on here. They waived my C725 and C727 due to my CISSP so it sucks that they waisted your time there. C706 was was also done day 1 for me just studied for an hr. I’m down to 726, 702, and 795 now.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Melvin! OMG they waived some of your classes from having CISSP T_T, that's so nice. Best of luck, sounds like you're absolutely destroying this program. Ty for watching :)

[@JohnJohn-sf1df]

I just finished the "old" MSCSIA in less than 7 weeks. Thanks for the inspiration Josh!

[@RatherBeCancelledThanHandled]

That’s impressive , congrats ! I have 2 years as a software dev and zero cyber security experience . How long do you think it would take me ? Any study advice you can share ?

[@yam7993]

Awesome video! I just started my first term at WGU this month and I have been able to bang out 11 classes this month thanks to your tips and tricks. Thank you!

[@JoshMadakor]

11 classes in one month is really _really_ fast LOL. What program are you in? Also np, glad you like the content!

[@yam7993]

@@JoshMadakor Business Management - B.S. Business Administration. I transferred 29 credits so I am on pace to finish late November or sooner. Honestly though all lot of it’s thank to you. Your videos gave me a great setup to attack WGU as quickly as possible. No certs obviously made it a lot easier

[@JoshMadakor]

Awesome! And thanks for saying that, really glad the content has helped out. GL finishing by November 🎉🤗

[@brandonmarr3395]

I find it funny that anyone would get upset at how fast you finished. I think that really goes to show that someone with experience and knowledge in the degree curriculum can go into this and complete it without having to spend 2 more college years goes to show how beneficial WGUs program can be. Taking what you already know and turning it into something like a Masters degree is awesome, it doesn't devalue the program at all. Joe Schmoe off the streets wouldn't be able to make this happen the same way you did.

[@homiedclown1885]

Well damn Josh welcome back, I was actually watching one of your old videos.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you T_T, so nice to hear, and thanks for the welcome! I'll be uploading much more these days since I quit my job and finished the CS degree!

[@slimsalad]

Love your videos. Glad you're back man. It's worth noting that C701 can be satisfied with Pentest+, which you now get in the Cybersecurity Bachelor's.

[@JoshMadakor]

Pentest+? Holy crap really? Man, that is really, really good news. I'm not a fan of CEH at all. Wish I knew this before I uploaded haha. And thanks for the kind words. I'll be uploading much more these days!

[@sethwood7105]

Finally! Been waiting for this video like an addict waiting for his next fix lol. That’s amazing! Please keep up with more content.

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol man, thank you I appreciate it. I'll def be uploading more since I quit my job and finished the CS degree :p

[@Bushmaster17]

Glad to see you're back hope you have more videos on the way

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Umar, thanks so much! I have a bunch queued up!!! I'll be releasing them every day for a while :)

[@maemaeishere1661]

Omg! Missed your content! I’m so hyped that your back. And this definitely gives a lot clarity on how you finished your Masters so fast. I was wondering about that so much when you said you finished in 12 days. 😱🤣

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for missing me, I can't believe all these nice comments like this! Glad it makes more sense now. I feel kinda strange talking about it, but at least I could give a bit of context lol. Thanks again :)

[@takaoda5266]

Hi Josh san I am going to complete my master's degree and I am going to take my CISSP in 26th Oct. I hope you keep posting your videos. Glad you are back!! Taka

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Taka, Good to hear from you! Glad you're still on here :p. Pre-congrats about your masters degree and good for you about CISSP. That certification is so troublesome, but feels really good once you finish it :P. Good luck with it!

[@Joshawa]

I'm on my way to chase your record - I'm 7 days in and all I've got left is my capstone

[@JoshMadakor]

Oh no, you are gonna beat me lmao. That's amazing though, great work!

[@Joshawa]

@@JoshMadakor finished in 7 days

[@kazi1]

Ayy congrats

[@eztch9792]

Great video and excellent program insight and tips. Well done Josh, you are the real deal when it comes to knowledge, expertise, and excellence!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!!

[@LawStudent2014]

Working on bachelor's, WGU is awesome. Masters next God willing...Go Josh, more videos they've helped.

[@JoshMadakor]

Congrats on the BS progress and GL on the future masters. You thinking to do the Cyber route?

[@pbx7257]

Josh, great video! Your KZbin content/editing game is strong 💪 . This was a very well made video. Much success to you, hope you continue to add subscribers!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it, serious. I feel I have quite a long way to go as far as editing, but hopefully I can improve bit by bit :p

[@ardean111]

I'm using 24 of my 36 month GI Bill benefit to graduate with the NetOps Security Bachelor's at WGU. (Currently 61 credits in with CCNA already out of the way). Trying to figure out what I'm going to do with the remaining 12 months of benefit and was thinking about this Cyber Security Masters. The lengthy technical essays in this masters program are doing a great job of deterring me from doing it; maybe I'll just leave the remaining 12 month of GI Bill hanging and start searching for my big boy job.

[@mamacocolilo105]

Welcome back. U were missed!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much 🥺, that's so nice of you 😭😭

[@mamacocolilo105]

@@JoshMadakor i sure hope those are tears of joy ur crying. Cause everyone here is glad ur back. So when are u going back to work? Or are u gonna do the "full-time youtuber" gig for a bit?

[@EricAdeleye]

Excellent video. I'm considering enrolling into the WGU MSCSIA. Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience.

[@too_oden2199]

The man is back and I like it

[@JoshMadakor]

Lmao thanks for even noticing I was gone. I cleared up a lot of time and energy sinks, so i should be able to focus on YT more now :)

[@Geomaverick124]

The sleeper has awakened!!!! Welcome back bro! Loving the content

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks man!!! Glad to finally be uploading again. I really wanted to create content but my job and the CS degree absolutely drained all of my HP. Now that those things are done..... haha

[@Zerael071]

Welcome back!! I was looking at your channel last week wondering when you would come back 😂. This is a good surprise. I hope everything you were working towards was successful. 👍🏾🖖🏾

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, thanks so much, I really appreciate it! I guess I was successful enough in my KZbin break, haha. I was just selling the house and completing the CS degree for the most part :p. Lots more content to come! Oh, I also quit my job so now I can focus more ^^

[@Zerael071]

@@JoshMadakor oh wow. Big moves. Nice. Well I’m glad you’re back. I’ll be sure to stay tuned for the coming content. 😁

[@smoothvirus]

Good to see you back Josh, you convinced me to go for my BS in Cyber at WGU

[@JoshMadakor]

I'm so happy to hear this. Best of luck with it! I don't regret any of my WGU endeavors--absolute most efficient way to learn stuff and get a degree. Best of luck with it :)

[@BobsBugs22]

You finish yet? :D

[@jakerepp43]

Went from my Associates to Bachelors in 6 months. Was not hard(other than the AWS Sysops Exam) as I came in with my CCNA. However, the video is appreciated as I am like its only 9 courses and I get a Masters. With 1 of the courses being Capstone.

[@davidmaiolo]

Glad to see another post!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks Dave, much more to come haha. I'm enjoying your uploads too, lmao

[@Jaron22]

Loved the video! Thanks for sharing this.

[@memeoid2306]

He's back! Let's goooo

[@JoshMadakor]

lmao, reminds me of meatcanyon dababy. Thank you :)

[@Julis.de37s]

Great vid. Thanks! I will consider this program

[@jessiecarrillo7839]

This is awesome. Thank you so much for the knowledge.

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem!! Glad you like the content :p. More to come!

[@jessiecarrillo7839]

@@JoshMadakor Will you be doing a review on the WGU IT Network & Security BA?

[@user-oc7kd8jw7o]

Welcome back!!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much! Glad to be doing content again :)

[@roberttolito7665]

Been a fat minute since you've posted lol. Great work with the content. Looks like you got a new camera there huh.

[@JoshMadakor]

I know! It's been forever, was so busy with a lot of things (including cs degree) but I've got a buuunch of videos queued up haha. Thanks for watching still 🥺

[@biosah]

Yo Josh! I can't be quiet anymore! I have been binging on your videos! Thank you, so much! So I have a question: what is the path you think that O should take to become a cubersecurity auditor? Thanks

[@dejagreen7753]

You're back!!! 😄

[@JoshMadakor]

Sheeesh, lol. Yeah, I'll be releasing a lot more content. I quit my job and finished up the BS CS, so I can focus pretty much on KZbin and content now :)

[@aaronsimmons1201]

Hey Mark Thanks again for the advice. I will be making a video on my experience going through the program. I was able to compete the entire program in 147 days without having a heavy background in information security. if you don't mind sharing, what video editing software are you using for your videos?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Aaron! Congrats on getting through that fast with no exp, that's amazing. For Video editing I use Adobe Premiere Pro For Thumbnail, Photoshop :)

[@jowebb7]

Well, I'm not quite at a 12 day rate but I am 2 and a half weeks into the program and I just submitted my PA for the 4th class. Not too bad for someone with only Sec+ and not working in the industry. I also have a full time job and 3 kids.... lets goooo. CEH is next so that might take me a week or two extra.

[@JosiahMuncy]

12 days is wild 😂 great job!

[@user-sp6st6ih111l]

interesting , we don't have that kind of chances in Middle East , so we would have si many degrees , but all we have is a ware ,,thank you deserve it keep it up ,,,bests ,Syria

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much m. There is another school similar to WGU called Thomas Edison State University. You can transfer in a lot of credits and finish it kinda quick. Hehe

[@bostonbeanman6173]

For those that have taken any WGU courses or programs know quite that it's a very different methodology but in theory arrive at the same outcome. I had taken courses that I was done in hours and another that took me 5 weeks - it's about closing the gap. To some, closing the gap is not the same as time in a chair.

[@JoshMadakor]

This was incredibly well put :)

[@Ed77x77]

Hey josh great to have you back , quick question, I will apply and start the Bachelors at WGU for IT management soon , but I have read that doing the general Ed classes on Sophia is a great idea and it’s cheaper , what do you think about Sophia and that strategy?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey, thanks for the welcome back! I definitely think that's a great idea. I actually have a video coming up to be released pretty soon, but instead of sophia[.]org, it's featuring study[.]com pre-gaming (transfer) strategy. Ether way, I recommend it. Here is a preview of the upcoming videos: imgur.com/LQvOMi7 And here is a spreadsheet of all the study[.]com WGU equivalent transfers: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JR1dubSxj5KU1tOriMbYFmN9GsIBpgyd4RJPfSq82Qw/edit?usp=sharing Hope this helps! There is for sure a list like this for sophia, but I'm on mobile right now and my reception is bad (charging in a parking garage), but check out partners.wgu.edu

[@TheCodesterr]

Thinking about doing this. Been in helpdesk for 5 years and I’ve been trying to shift to security for more than half a year. Hoping this will help get a more technical job to land me in security soon.

[@NoFear231]

Is it smarter to do WGU Cybersecurity degree or the certification through Leveld Careers Cybersecurity?

[@kazi1]

Degree

[@helloworld2740]

Really very very helpful Keep it sir

[@JoshMadakor]

Super happy to hear it, appreciate you watching :)

[@helloworld2740]

@@JoshMadakor Thankyou sir

[@jewelcher3717]

Are there any Cyber Security roles as WFH? Josh looks smart, you can just tell he is the eptiomy of someone dedicated, resourceful, and smart..

[@IcEdUp856]

Thanks for this video, really helped a lot, one question, what's the requirements for master? Does the bachelor has to be on cybersecurity itself or just computer related?

[@fade2black244]

I got a Bachelor's in IT and I was able to sign up for the Master's for it. Hoping that my experience in IT is going to help.

[@Paul-ii9vu]

@@fade2black244 how are you liking the program so far?

[@nonapplicable9590]

I feel like people have a general understanding that alot of people have more experience and it’s valued over degrees , or is a check box and most people won’t do it, so they are allowing or making ways to use certs and experience to completing a degree faster

[@MrJarboy09]

Did you took those classes in that order. I'm about to take this course next month. Great content and thanks for the tips.

[@CadaverQT]

LOVE the thumbnail🤙

[@GanNing221]

Another great informative video, Josh. Typical Reddit being toxic again. What happened to the Japanese outros?

[@JoshMadakor]

lmao at the reddit comment. Hilarious. I didn't realize many people even noticed the Japanese outro hahaha. I will try to include some kind of weird things like this in future videos lol.

[@anisaa8752]

looks like fun, feel like doing bachelors in education for fun, finish it in 6months then get a masters in cybersecurity

[@nicoleenesse]

Amazing Content. I need to up my content game 😂😂 I totally forgot a class

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol did you really? I watched your mscsia video and I didn't even notice haha. And thanks btw :D

[@nicoleenesse]

@@JoshMadakor I did. Forgot the first class!

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha oh shoot! Actually I do remember thinking, "dang her first class was not the same as mine."

[@gigglyfay]

Pleaseee drop a follow up vid about the CS WGU degreee plssss, it’s been months.

[@JoshMadakor]

It's scheduled for later this week!! There is a WHOOOLE series of vids about it, covering thr degree, prep, and how to pass the hard classes!! Thanks for remembering

[@dustinkonesavanh5232]

The legend is back haha

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you! It's amazing how much time and energy I have now without that pesky job in the way, lol

[@d.w.4319]

Is the reading material heavy ? Also, do you even personally recommend reading thru their entire reading material they have or just straight up powering through the exams and papers, studying only applicable information? Mind you, I'm aiming for speed to complete in a certain timeframe military has granted me lol.

[@rigo9691]

Thanks for the awesome video! How many tries do you get per exam?

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks! I believe you get three tries per exam, then you have to start paying. I'm not sure of the cost but, proctoring is done by a 3rd party provider, so WGU has to pay. After 3 times, the student has to start absorbing the cost. (I guess this is the logic behind it!). Thanks for watching, and I hope this helps!

[@nikki5368]

Jossssssh!

[@JoshMadakor]

Nikki! LOL, thanks so much for sticking around and taking the time to say hi :)

[@TheAmazinRaven]

Hi Josh! :D I know this video is a few months old but I was wondering what were your thoughts on me obtaining this Master’s after I obtain the BS in Cloud Computing. I’m not really aiming to work in Cyber, but I am looking to supplement (& certify) my Cloud Security knowledge by going for this degree. Or should I just go for an MS in Cloud Computing instead (thinking of UMGC)? Thank you in advance for reading & responding.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! If you're just looking for a budget Master's to supplement your cloud knowledge with some security, this is probably a good choice for that. If you don't really care about having a masters degree, I might recommend getting CISSP. It may take less time, be cheaper, and probably help your resume more than a master's will, especially in terms of getting interviews and help with HR. Just my 2c. As for the other masters, for _ME_ personally, I wouldn't bother getting a masters degree unless I can do it FAST and for relatively cheap. It's really unclear to me how much they really help careers in IT/Tech. Certain jobs/industries they matter, but not for most jobs in tech, I donno. I rambled a lot here, sorry haha. Good luck ;)

[@TheAmazinRaven]

@@JoshMadakor You didn't ramble at all! You provided me with some great insight and advice. Thank you so much for responding to me and I'll certainly consider obtaining the CISSP!

[@shreyastambe4897]

Hii Josh can you plz make one video on how to go about your thesis specific to cybersecurity or IT security management

[@mrmartywaring]

I'm considering WGU for my MBA. This is definitely motivating me.

[@JoshMadakor]

Definitely a cost-effective way to get it done :p

[@ktc3733]

"WGU accepts limited college transfer credits at the graduate (master’s) level in only a few programs: M.S. Nursing and Master of Health Leadership. Transfer credit into the M.S. Nursing and Master of Health Leadership programs will only be considered for new students beginning their program on February 1, 2021, and beyond. Transfer credit is not accepted in all other master's programs" That's what the wgu website says. I didn't catch that well how you passed those classes. Were those classes automatically accredited with your credentials transfered or you just had to go thru all the content anyway and clear it on 1 day because you knew it all already and the credentials were mere knowledge tools?

[@JoshMadakor]

For the MSCSIA, I didn't have anything that transferred in. When I took it, they didn't recognize CISSP (for some dumb reason), so I had to do all the classes. with that said, I already knew a lot of the curriculum already from prior work/study so I was able to get through it pretty quickly

[@ashleynv]

question. If i wanted to eventually work at FAANG, they don't care about the college, just the degree and experience correct? was thinking of doing the Georgia Tech one instead but not sure

[@MarqDaddy]

Holy cow! 12 days MS in IT? Wonder if I should buckle down.

[@JoshMadakor]

12 days is really abnormal. i heard someone did it faster. When I did it, they didn't accept CISSP as credit, but now they do. Anyways, the cyber MS is not so hard, but certs are probably more valuable, depending on where you are in your career :p

[@mizdee4637]

Did this reduce the cost? How much was your tuition for 12 days

[@babycutezz5665]

Do they let me skip some courses if I already have CISSP, CEH and CCNP? Thanks

[@MarqDaddy]

@@babycutezz5665 if you have CEH and CISSP I think you'll able to skip 3 classes. There are 9 classes for the MSCIA. 5 classes you have to complete 4 you can use certifications or previous credit from other schools to bypass.

[@babycutezz5665]

@@MarqDaddy Thank you.. I appreciate it..

[@d.w.4319]

Would having general knowledge from net + help with the secure network design course or would you say no and the ccna knowledge be most helpful?

[@dogma7911]

Just starting on WGU. Would you recommend getting as much transfer credit as possible or just going through WGU? Doing BSIT Mgmt.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! Thanks for watching. I would definitely recommend doing this for a number of reasons. I'm releasing a video that specifically talks about this pretty soon, but in the mean time, you can kinda look at this spreadsheet. It lists all the WGU degrees with links to Study[.]com courses that transfer into each degree at WGU. There is also a discount code! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JR1dubSxj5KU1tOriMbYFmN9GsIBpgyd4RJPfSq82Qw/edit#gid=0 Of course you don't have to do this, but it potentially saves a lot of money and stress as you adjust into the WGU learning model. Be sure to work with your enrollment counselor at WGU! Thanks for watching :)

[@shadow77ish]

How many pages do the essays have to be on average? I already have A+, Net+, and bachelor's in Computer Information System. Currently working on Security+ so a Master's in CyberSec seems like the logical path to take in the coming months - then back to learning CCNA and eventually CISSP so I can pursue a career in Network Security Engineering.

[@JoshMadakor]

If you get CISSP first, it will make the masters degree a lot easier. It will also satisfy a couple of the classes I heard as well. In the Masters, the essays were probably around 6-10 pages. My final was around 25-30 pages :)

[@kylemcgowan1]

I presume that Cissp and Ceh certs can equate and transfer in and clep you out of some classes. So if you have Cissp and ceh before you start the Masters, do you only need to take around 5 credits to get the degree?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Kyle! CISSP and CEH will definitely knock off some classes. I think CISSP might knock off 2 classes (not sure anymore), and CEH definitely knocks off 1. So yeah, you'll have less classes after you transfer those in. Originally there is 9 courses, so you'll be taking 6-7 at that point. Hope this helps :)

[@crystalbilliot1440]

Ok so I get the degree and all the certifications. But how long will I go without a job? Probably forever if no experience. Any suggestions

[@JoshMadakor]

Absolutely! I made a couple videos that directly address this, so I'm glad you asked haha. How to create experience for yourself (with resume examples): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5LWeYOHZbt1hcU All steps required to increase your chances of finding a job: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6XLnKp4fr-jnpY Hope these help!!

[@jamealjordon1376]

Some KZbinrs speed run video games... this man speed runs college degrees.

[@princess1769912]

thanks!

[@peterarza8836]

I don't know if this has been asked before but here goes, Do you actually get a paper degree from the school or is it just an electronic copy viewable only online?

[@JoshMadakor]

You get a decent quality diploma mailed to you as well as a pdf :)

[@d.w.4319]

What is the minimum & maximum page count for papers, you had to do during this program?

[@seuconrado3365]

Josh, what are your tips for the CEH? I watched I.T. TV's 50 hour You-tube like show and I'm taking the practice test and there is a lot there I'm confused on.

[@babycutezz5665]

How did you tell your program mentor that you want to finish the program in 11 day? I just enrolled in WGU and I already have my first Master's degree in Network Security and have been on the field for quite a while and I'd like to finish this ASAP for a review only. Thanks

[@JoshMadakor]

Haha, you don’t gotta tell them anything, you just do classes very fast. You can tell them ahead of time that you want to finish fast, and you don’t want to have “down time”. For example, when you turn on your last assignment for your last class you have opened up to you, you wanna make sure they are immediately ready to open the next class so you aren’t sitting around doing nothing. Other than this, you just gotta work fast ^^ 💨

[@innocentrage1]

I'm in wgu now and just can't seem to get Network+

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey! Sorry to hear it. I would recommend the following: 1) Do this google search, [ _how I passed Network+ site:__reddit.com_ ] and look at some of the threads to see how other people are passing. 2) My personal favorite: Do a sh*tton of practice questions, wherever you can get them. professormesser, CBTNuggets, Quizlet, random internet ones, reddit suggestions, etc. The more you do, the more likely you are to pass--just make sure you understand why the right answers are right, and why the wrong answers are wrong. It might take some time, but you'll get it eventually.

[@kingtrexx1236]

hey josh, do you think this course can help me get a security engineering job? i currently work in the help desk right now with a bachelors in IT, i am doing this to give me a boost in my job search.

[@Bmpwrr]

I’m asking this question before I’m enrolled - but when exactly are you taking the external exams? I plan to go for MS CSIA, but I actually don’t have any carts. When are you exactly taking the carts, when you finish all the classes?

[@JoshMadakor]

When you take them depends on you. Unless they changed it, this degree needs 1 cert which is CEH, so whenever you take the class that requires CEH is when you take it haha. You can request to take it immediately after your first batch of assigned classes is done if you want^^

[@Islandboy149]

Hi Josh, do you believe someone who completes the Bachelors in CybeSec from WGU with no job experience, can finish this Degree in 1 term?

[@JoshMadakor]

Absolutely. But you gotta put a lot of effort. I noticed some people finish this degree really fast and others take longer. You just have to be aggressive about turning in the PAs and be smart and efficient about studying for the OAs :)

[@nogoogle6349]

Who else loves this guy? #Me

[@JoshMadakor]

❤️ Thank you so much, haa

[@cedesng1817]

With that kind of academic pace but real work still stressed you out? Is real time job much more difficult?

[@JoshMadakor]

Not difficult, just pointless work with minimal impact/progression.

[@ILLTh1ef]

I need your help. I leave the military in January. I have been noticing alot of cyber positions out there that I really want have a M.S. road block for me. I recently read a security+ book once and passed the exam the next week. So I would say I have a foot in the material already. How realistic do you think it is for me to sign up right now and complete the classes in the next two months or less?

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Raymond! Thanks so much for commenting and watching. 2 months is really fast, but since you finished Sec+ and have a basic understanding, it might be possible if you committed yourself full time. Some of the classes are a pain in the ass (CEH and the forensics class). You just have to approach studying with the intent of not memorizing everything, but learning enough to identify the correct/incorrect answers on the exams. The capstone is easy and pretty much most of the other non-exam classes. Feel free to DM me on IG or email me directly (email is on my channel) for the non-exam classes if you need any times. Short answer, 2 months is possible. Long answer, 2 months is really fast, but is possible lol.

[@ILLTh1ef]

@@JoshMadakor Quick update for your, I started on December 1st. 1st class is secure network design. I submitted the paper earlier today. 2nd class is information security and assurance. I passed the preassessment with I would say around 80% guessing from the bar graph. Wondering if I should just take the assessment now. Was the actual assessment much harder than the preassessment? Cause I felt like it was pretty easy and I finished 70 questions in 30 minutes.

[@raimond4868]

Hi I found your video and make me want to transfer from SNHU to WGU. I am in BS in CS so want to continue the same. Did about 6 classes for major courses so I am more than half way done. Just want to get it done with. Any tip you can give?

[@jesusalfaro5748]

Quick Question, I’m currently earning a bachelors in cybersecurity from a local college. Will WGU accept any STEM degree in order for me to take the M.S cybersecurity courses? Also what certifications will waive the class requirements in the masters? For example if I have Sec+ will it waive any of the Master degree classes to finish faster? Reason why I ask is as I’m finishing my bachelors I get earn a certification and that certification can waive master degree classes to finish faster.

[@mazzarati]

Off topic question but…are these course all set up the same. I have expericece with cloud management and I would like to purse a degree win Cloud Computing degree. Like , can I take a class in a day ? And pass it in less than 2weeks?