Where Do You Start in I.T.? Discover Your Roadmap to Information Technology

Today's video we're talking about where you can start if you're looking to get into I.T. Discover your path and roadmap!
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[@capitalr8018]

That's one thing that so frustratingly daunting about this feild. There are so many differant forms of it that I often have no idea which one to study.

[@wwefroogy]

Passed the 901 last week, planning on taking the 902 before May. Your channel helped a lot with keeping me motivated. Thanks a lot!

[@Tygetem]

I'm late to this vid but this felt like the best advice for someone trying to get into IT. I got an Information Systems Management degree & I didn't learn as much IT related things as I wanted to so these resources & video are a huge huge help to me! Thank you for this!

[@oboyderrickus]

You got to watch to the end to before you can realize how good this video is for the beginner. I have been researching about breaking into the IT field from the health field. And this is one of the best videos have seen so far.

[@ledaryltoney6583]

The video is awesome. I just started school for IT networking even though I'm not exactly computer savvy. But I'm psyched to learn and get into the field. Your videos are helpful

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you very much for commenting! Good luck in your journey!

[@Danndahouse]

LeDaryl 'BigLo' Toney how is it going?

[@GunsNBooty]

Daniel I was going to ask same thing lol

[@saradeen3984]

Am depressed here now😓

[@skys6655]

Wesley Pipes i too would like to know

[@duckhouser]

Sweet! I literally just enrolled to get my certification, this is EXACTLY what I needed to watch to help guid my direction. Thanks for the content.

[@alexlivingston033091]

hey man just wanted to say walked into the IT field by becoming a help Desk analyst to continue working through out the pandemic fulltime in march 2020. I love to help people I love to tinker with applications and hardware. But after having 40+ law firms to support and the shit pay I wanted to thank you for the confidence boost. You video has given me hope to my next career opportunity Much needed Thank you

[@jintymcginty1469]

Im doing a Computing & IT bachelor of science with Open University (from home), and currently on a distinction half way through... really excited to work in the field and earn big racks ! Really informative video! Thanks!

[@DSval]

Your video on this matter is awesome man! It was of a such great help! I recently got my bachelors in MIS, and I have been all over the place trying to find my way through! Thank you!

[@stevejohns3410]

Hello, How are you doing with MIS? Have you find your way through? I just started with MIS bachelor.

[@Dom-xi8je]

I have this same question and this was great. I’m just really impressed at how supportive the IT community is. I’m leaving higher education which is full of red tape, egos, and thievery. Just simply robbing these kids with overpriced education.

[@vergespierre4271]

You got that right

[@twinturbo9113]

Yes many colleges are way too overpriced. Currently working an entry level IT job and my employer is covering my associates lol. Good enough for me atm.

[@olukokunadedeji6769]

Found this very useful... Infact the question raised is actually my question and i am happy you answered it brilliantly.

[@8cyber.muse8]

I actually browsed the CompTIA website but didn't notice it had such a great PDF with an overview. Great video by the way. I hadn't realized Security+ was so relevant.

[@markford2227]

I love helping people with a passion and working alone is fine once in a while but with a great team of people is awesome. I have loads of customer service experience. I love learning stuff about tech! Just listening to this video, I see my self more in IT. I took cosmetology class being a artist and while I was talking with my teacher she came out and said I could see you more involved in IT work, why I can't remember how the conversation started for her to say that but eventually I drop the class! Now that I watch this video, WOW I can see my self doing this line of work and it is amazing how she had the foresight to see that in me!

[@gordongrier2172]

Thanks for the vid this has helped me a lot im studying for my A+ and i think i want to end up somewhere in networking. Really great help!

[@Squattingtiger9]

Hey thank you for this video. This is going to help me a lot. Currently im working as a machine operator with experience in the dairy industry. However ive studied occupational health and safety as a diploma to start work as an H&S advisor. My real interest is a career somewhere in IT, im pretty much in the same boat as the person who asked the question. So now i have a little info on where to go.

[@kobib7806]

Thank you for this video as all of your videos are filled with so much info that really helps me out. I'm currently using pluralsight right now as we speak and I absolutely love it! I love the fact that you ca test your knowledge on your subjects of interest to see where your IQ score for each subject you're assessed on. I just score a 118 on the Security Fundamentals and I'm new to IT. Right my background is in logistics and I have over 12 years experience in it and I'm looking to change careers because I want career where I'm constantly learning something new everyday!

[@chenchenjiang1060]

Thank you for sharing. Your videos are very helpful for me to understand the IT industry. This will also be a good start for me to further study this subject.

[@ABIOG15]

You videos are pretty much helpful. Now I know where to start! Thank you.

[@campagnollo]

By personal experience, help desk is a good entry position. From there, it diverges. Either you love people and go into more admin roles or you hate people and go more into programing/development.

[@TeeAreSea]

Best thang I ever did was subscribed to this channel.....Roadmap to I.T wat......

[@RaufLKC]

Love your content, its nice to hear some general advices

[@zaid-yahya]

hello there ;) im from the middel east and i have wached all your videos and benefited all of them thank you so much for doing this

[@Fridekrm]

your advises are definitely helpful for a lost person like me in IT World 😵‍💫😁 . thank you very much

[@jerel2119]

Hi, this was a great video it gave me a lot of insight on what to expect. I am currently in rolled in a technical college to obtain a cyber security degree. I already have a bachelors in criminal justice and I am almost 40. I believe this video has help me to narrow things down. I just now need to find Boot Camp for coding the 8+ and security plus certification so that I can get started in the business thank you.

[@tevinscott8602]

Thanks for the video! Very informative, resourceful, and easy to follow!

[@ryaniverson7644]

Your videos are very helpful for me thumbs up! I am looking to get started in this field due to back injuries I can no longer work construction. So far you have given me clear insight into what my path should be and where to start thank you. You have a sub from me and will continue to watch your content cheers

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you and good luck to you in your journey!!!

[@johnjohnjubilo]

I find this video very helpful to me. Thank you very much, and please keep uploading informative videos in IT like this. 👍

[@Railey0Gail]

Honestly, these videos are great! Thank you!

[@angeladuverge1799]

Great video. Thanks for the information. It was very helpful. Looking forward to learning and working in the IT field.

[@peppermintpamrox]

Thank you for for explaining IT in a way I can understand.

[@codyhunt9516]

I appreciate this video more than you know. I feel so lost when it comes to where I want to end up. Enrolled in school and they’ve basically told me I have 2 classes I can take that will overlap with most of the career paths, and after that I’ve basically been told I need to decide what my major is. It’s overwhelming because I keep seeing these videos where people get 2 years into a path and decide they don’t like it, and I don’t want that to happen. It seems asinine for me to have to pick a major or a specialization so soon before I even learned the ins and outs of the jobs. I’m terrified to make the wrong choice.

[@curtisfahlman9834]

Same here man

[@matthewrosen5717]

Great video. Really appreciate all the information. I spent the last 2 decades in the Coast Guard working on boats. I just retired and I no longer want to turn a wrench for a living. I’ve always been really interested in IT but other then writing reports ( Microsoft etc) I’m not very good with computers. I think I’m gonna enroll in a 2 year degree at the local community college. My question is do you think this is something that anyone with the right effort and schooling can learn ( even later in life)? I ask because everyone I know that’s ever done IT work have been hackers, coders, computer guys since they could walk. Thanks again for the great video. I’ll check out the sight.

[@mtndewdev]

Well done vid! One lady at my work said she used to be an accountant but then changed roles into be a programmer and doing things with sql. Maybe that person you answered the question for would like the same!

[@davidwilby3579]

Excellent video to discover where to start it I.t thank you so much

[@johnnycash9894]

Just want to say this video is amazing. I’m not the most computer savvy guy but I’m a hard worker and love to learn and I just signed up to get all my certifications in IT and three of the certificates are the ones that you talked about so I’m really glad you mention them makes me feel a lot better about choosing the school that I did. It all comes down to 15,000 just wanted to know if you think it’s worth it.?

[@Itcareerquestions]

Hey Johnny Cash, I love your music, especially that cover of Nine Inch Nails - Hurt - That is honestly the best cover song I've ever heard in my life...I thought you were dead though? All kidding aside! I'm glad you found this video useful! Sounds like you have a good path set ahead of you. As far as the $15,000 that sounds like a lot of money to me. You can join Pluralsight, ITProTV, Skillsoft or CBT Nuggets for less than $1,000 a year...some of them you can get their yearly price around $500 or less. Then the certification costs are around $300 a pop. So you could save yourself a ton of money by doing it that way. However if you feel more comfortable being in a classroom setting I completely understand! I hope this helps! Good luck!

[@Needcollegehelp]

I would say self study is the best path to IT Certification I believer COMPTIA has their own online training with live instruction will save you a bundle.

[@teun9380]

@@Itcareerquestions problem with self learning is that you don’t get a scholarship.

[@hayley1733]

Thank you very much for making this video, very valuable information.

[@nigel3270]

Legend mate, very helpful!

[@matthewau4559]

Great video Zach. Thanks for the info.

[@Inquire98]

"Thank GOD", and thank you very much for sharing, your support and time 😉 What are the BEST study guides for MS-Office 👾 and study guides for MS-Office Development 🤔 Let me know 🙄 I look forward to hearing from you 😎🙏🏾😎

[@Noname12333]

This was SOOOOOO informative!! Thank you!

[@davidezekiel9354]

Hellow? Alyea Where are you?

[@evanslawrence88]

Great video! I'm going to download the road map.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions about the roadmap and good luck!

[@bebedede1600]

Just stopped by to say Thank You :) you are a big help,because the recruitment desk dosent give you this information!

[@fritomx1]

Keep up the good work Seth.

[@longhand335]

Good info., this vid has renewed my interest in the IT field.

[@Tiv0na]

Good video. I’m back in school after being out for years for my Associates focusing on programming. I’m stuck in trying to decide which way to go networking or programming. I’m learning both currently

[@Itcareerquestions]

Thank you. Good luck to you! Both are great things to be learning right now, especially programming. Keep up the good work!

[@josephi7954]

Great presentation. Very informative and thought provoking.

[@michaelwilliam4513]

Ay Seth Rogen is Back with another one😅

[@Itcareerquestions]

AYYYY Seth Rogen in the house all day!

[@triplesixrick4418]

tht literally made me laugh out loud!!!

[@lugmanmohammed5544]

He looks like seth rogan

[@lugmanmohammed5544]

@@Itcareerquestions do you teach ccna aswell

[@Railey0Gail]

Said what we were all thinking! 😊

[@DeanMurray21]

Thank you for the video. I was in the same boat as well. This is definitely some good information.

[@Itcareerquestions]

I'm happy to be able to help in any way that I can! Good luck to you!

[@kristinreid7636]

Your videos are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@lianacurry-desalas2565]

Great video! I'll keep this in my back pocket when recommending different IT paths to my friends.

[@emmanuelmenoji7853]

Very informative. You're a great Talker. Thanks.

[@timothybishop9787]

Informative! Thank you

[@nelchavera]

Wow this was great, thank you!

[@fivebyfivesound]

Super helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@aishaahmed7532]

This video is super helpful, big thanks

[@ericpaz2854]

Are you Seth Rogans brother? You sound exactly like him lol. Great content. Im looking to move over into the IT field currently and your videos are very encouraging.

[@softwaretestinglearninghub]

thank you for sharing!

[@vanjessyservices6966]

Yea your video is really helpful. Thanks a lot

[@carlosmcp0]

Your videos is one of the most illustrated videos that I’ve seen, and I learn how to start my career and how to lookout for better understanding how it’s going to be my life in the it field, because I remember that coding in the past wasn’t my passion but how to make thing done a solve a problem yes 👍, so I’m going to starting my journey to the google it support certificate, and then the comptia A+ certificate. And see if I learn and develop a better understanding of the field and what a really want to do. Thanks for your videos and also, I want to ask you something, is a way to get certifications but free or almost free like, very cheap? Are they worth it? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@PashSki]

Currently in school for CBIS, with a focus on Network+ and Security+ because i work on an AF base currently, and have gotten to know quite a few IT officials. I might have an easy way into the system if i play my cards right and get the right certifications in time.

[@wagnernunes5950]

Awesome info. Thank you so much!

[@Itcareerquestions]

You are very welcome! Glad I could help!

[@jayjoshi9951]

thanks for this video. its really helpful.

[@Annie-zf7xi]

Thank you! Good content!

[@glort4671]

Great video and very useful. Thank you!

[@jcastrocia]

Thanks bro, very informative and interesting. 👍👍

[@rorygardner952]

An amazing and really helpful video!

[@EditsbyNickP]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@RednBlue7242]

Very useful video. Huge thanks!

[@wolfferoni]

I can vouch for Pluralsight being great but it can be quite pricey and I think most schools and public libraries give access to Lynda for free. Pluralsight recently took up Code School which was an amazing site to learn all sorts of programming (especially for beginners) but in fun ways. I haven't seen what it has become on Pluralsight but I imagine it's still just as good.

[@almircandido132]

Great video! My roadmap are Red Hat certifications, I have RHCE I want to get on the RHCA level.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Awesome! Good luck down your path, I hope it works out well for you and Thank you as well!

[@lynewestbrook7435]

Good advice! thank you!

[@daydreamerccg]

Very informative! Thank you

[@Breezy5785]

I really enjoyed your video and I am interested in the tech field. I have a question for you, what do you think of Coding Bootcamps, or I.T. Bootcamps in general?

[@reggybaxter8869]

the font of the text on the monitor behind him reminds me of those commercials in the early to mid 2000's about piracy and it not being a victimless crime.

[@teslacyberheart]

For the MCSA certification, would you recommend Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016?

[@abdulqadiribrahim6183]

I loved this video, thank you very much. I have one question, does it make a big difference in the IT field,if I take my bachelors from community college rather than Big famous university ?

[@887310954]

I've learned a lot from your videos..now i need a piece of advice from you.i've recently received an offer from mnc based in usa for service desk engineer..plz guide me what should be my future roadmap...i have decided to get into IT through this because i really enjoyed solving pc issues and helping people witj there problems.i also have a knack for security.

[@maureenndanji3265]

Very useful video. Already getting very motivated

[@varanttchalikian1031]

Will an entry IT support/help desk role allow me to familiarize myself with all these IT fields? So I can eventually know what I want to stick with in the future.

[@cu806]

Zach we need a forum. Once I learn python I'd be willing to contribute!

[@Itcareerquestions]

I can put one together if there is enough interest in one for sure. Let me make some posts about it and see who is interested. I created the IT Career Questions Facebook group to be somewhat similar, but true forums have their advantages.

[@cu806]

@@Itcareerquestions true. I don't have a Facebook account due to policies implemented from senor management(wife) lol, but it's for a good purpose so I'll have to submit a change request!

[@Itcareerquestions]

Haha, I will see what I can do about making a dedicated forum. I feel

[@marielg9143]

will definitely have to be a typist

[@darrelljackson8202]

After coming across your videos online i decided it was time to start my IT journey! I start IT professional on Monday. Its a year long program. U had mentioned that it would be good to intern a IT job for experience amd i actually got hired on at a college doing learning IT! My question is i am highly interested in programming/developers. What route should I take?

[@gsabella4]

Thank you for your videos, i just found your channel. I am looking to start in a help desk role, however I am wanting to go either developer path or cybersecurity. Where do I even start? I'm thinking work, then school on the side. thanks bud, any tips help. Past experience is call center, cabling, and recently a contract as a microsoft data center tech.

[@chardaeholland2050]

I’m using Cybrary to start my I.T. path. I’m excited to learn and further my career

[@angiemcanthony3018]

With cybary do you get hands on?

[@Itcareerquestions]

Yeah with their premium membership. Use the coupon code ITCQ50 and you can get it for 50% off

[@angiemcanthony3018]

@@Itcareerquestions Thanks a lot 👍👍👍I'm new in the I.T. world like a novice so I need all the informations to help me start my career on I.T.

[@ogeibeg1625]

Thanks for this video, been looking for information like this. Pls when can one take the CAP certification? Is it the best for a newbie in It? Thanks for your time

[@dashanee0390]

Very helpful info.thanks

[@nigel3270]

I found out about IT Pro.tv from you and now pluralsight, is there anything else we should know about? Thanks Zach!

[@gregorys2116]

Thank you so much. Can you tell me what hourly salary I should expect in entry level IT ( help desk), and where can I study for the comptia a+?

[@olnewbie3556]

Hi Zach, I'm pretty much in the same boat as that lady who asked where to start. I've seen quite a bit of your material on here, and noticed that you seem to be a heavy advocate for ITprotv in most of your other videos, but in this one you highlighted Pluralsight. I'm kind of older to be just getting into the IT field, and for that reason I'll be targeting certifications, and pick up college as a mid game event, after I've been in the field a while and have a good standing. Anyway, I've been fairly persuaded, by you and some lengthy online reasearch, to use ITproTV as my main study guide. I'll be getting their premium package because I really love the idea of hands on labs, but it is a little expensive, though, I should be able to wing on a monthly basis; however, should I reconsider to a less expensive Pluralsight? Also, thank you for your work. Seeing some of your videos really put my header in the way of an IT career.

[@Itcareerquestions]

Hey Chris! Thank you for leaving this comment and watching the channel as well as doing your due diligence! The companies I promote are the ones that I believe in and have vetted personally. I'm a huge believer of using multiple resources to study from. I don't mean you have to sign up for a multitude of things simultaneously but switching things up and utilizing different teaching styles can be helpful. With that said, sometimes I can't promote multiple resources in one video. This doesn't mean that one is better than another. You may find that you will enjoy ITPro.tv more and that's great! I feel like it's my responsibility to not only share the most informative knowledge about this field as I can, but also share the most valuable resources that you can learn from as well. I put in a lot of work to make sure that the companies I talk about are going to be something that you my viewer are going to find value from. The last thing I want to do is talk about a crap product and you come back upset with me because I reccomend that. That will only tarnish my reputation and that is not worh it to me. I'm here to help people first and foremost. The fact that I get sponsored from these types of companies will always fall further down the line in order of importance. I apologize for the lengthy response, however I want to be sure everyone understands where I am coming from. To give you the best answer to your question though, they both offer free trials. Utilize those to see which you enjoy the most.

[@olnewbie3556]

You're awesome! Thanks.

[@2LitProduction]

I’m a senior in college majoring in Information technology. The IT degree is in the college of business at my school so I’ve taken 99% business like courses (accounting, finance , project management etc). I’ve literally taken only 3 classes that actually let me get “technical” experience. I’m studying for my A+ certification right now. I hope to have it before I graduate in May. I just really wanna get real technical experience. It just seems like even for the entry level help desk jobs they don’t wanna hire me because I have literally no experience. I’ve been on 3 interviews with no success. I really sometimes think I maybe majored in the wrong thing ☹️

[@twinturbo9113]

I got an entry level IT support job with no experience, no degree and no certs. With a felony conviction for marijuana as well. You can do it dude. I submitted over 100 applications. Just make it your life’s goal for this period of time to make this first job happen. As people in IT always say the hardest job to get is the first one. Best of luck to you!

[@VF1Skullangel]

I'm looking to make the switch very soon from HVAC to IT.

[@MediaEdits2701]

How come?

[@joeybisconti9670]

I’ve done research if you need a college degree to get into IT. I’ve read on the CompTIA website that it’s a myth that you need a college degree to get an entry level job in IT. A family friend who works in IT told me the same thing and that certifications and experience run the IT world. On the other hand, I’ve searched on google jobs, IT careers, and I want to be able to work at home. 95% of the job postings required or preferred a bachelors degree in computer science or related. I’ve been trying to look for someone who works in IT to get advice from. I have 19 credits left to finish my associates degree and I’ve been constantly debating if I want to finish the degree and then pursue a bachelors to look good on my resume to put on a job website so that companies who are hiring will want to reach out to me for having degrees plus certifications. Nearly everyone I know tells me to get a degree because it can’t hurt and that’s what today’s world has come to. I’d like to start a career early, but I have not shadowed anyone in IT so I don’t even know if it would be something I would like to do. I’m not too big of a big fan of college overall, but I don’t really know what to do. What kind of advice do you have for me? Will a degree help me to look good for other companies?

[@MediaEdits2701]

how are you doing

[@janfrederikvandenberg4071]

What is the perfect it environment to work in? Ex: From home,in the industrial are,in an office..etc.

[@soulunison20]

How does one continuously learn in this field? What sources do you go to/use to stay up to date?

[@johnmoreno9295]

great video man

[@perilongo6744]

Thank you!!!

[@tonybailey89]

This channel is GREAT it brings things down to earth! Question though, I'm 29, working in the insurance industry making 50k a year and I want to get into Network Admin...is it an unrealistic goal to want to get enough certifications to skip the help desk thing and jump into something at least on a network tech or Jr. Network Admin role paying at least the same or close to what I'm making now?

[@Daniel_Scott89]

I know your comment is 3yrs old but how’s it going now? Did you ever make the jump? I’m kinda in the same situation you were talking about. I don’t want to take a huge pay cut just to get into IT.

[@tonybailey89]

@@Daniel_Scott89 your timing is so uncanny 😅😂 I've been studying SQL and JUST received a job offer for a Technical Consultant role paying $85k, I literally start March 28th and I'm pumped to be able to make a career transition with such solid pay! Sr level position in this role which I should strive for within 3-5 years starts around $120k/year as well, keep at it man!

[@trancemasterwien]

Hi! Thank you for your helpfull videos! Could somebody tell me which certificate includes vmware?

[@JasonB72481]

Is hardware a good entry point and do you need to go to school for hardware? Also, the COMPTIA Cert programs, do you get taught the material and then take a test or is it just the test. I'm seeing some ads offering COMPTIA for $70. I know it's just the training, it's set worth it?

[@coreysherman9673]

How does plural sight compare to station x? I’m looking to make a career change and admittedly I’m not sure how to go about choosing the most up to date, reputable training.