Here we will talk about some different Skills and Information that can provide a sturdy foundation for your new Career in the IT industry!
To start off we will not discuss the Technical side of IT. Instead, we will focus on the Core of IT and how it correlates to an Organization. This is about a Range of methods I have learned to use to maximize my opportunities.
As well this covers some topics that will push towards the development of Skills and Knowledge that will surely make an application stand out. This will go into little depth about some Certificates, that will be the most beneficial for an Aspiring IT Technician.
I will also go into some detail on the ITIL V4 Framework. This is the most adopted and global idea of how a Business should operate with the support of IT infrastructure.
Take a breath and Plan. Transitioning to IT isn't always easy. Depending on past jobs or current "lifestyles" making the transition into the IT industry can be a challenge.
My advice is to take your time, try to avoid frustrations when it comes to learning and remain positive. Some projects or issues may take a lot of time to complete.(Think Months to even Years) IT is important work and if you don't think so, then just ask anyone what they would do if their Phone gave them an error on their Favorite Application or Website, every single time they visited it.
Maybe they just got done with their overtime shift and all they wanted to do was play a video game with their best friend annnddd no connection.... Loading... Loading... All Night Long.
Or maybe, they need to do their homework by tonight because they haven't had time and energy to do it early; they get on theiur computer and... Loading... Loading...
Recognizing the urgency behind the Digital Transfer of Information is going to make the journey much more enriching as working in IT is not Working on Personal Time. Every Project has a Deadline.
Deadlines can still be met and often exceed in quality, while taking the proper time to reflect on the matter at hand.
Take it one step at a time.
This will not be Direct Training in any Topics. This is a collection of Resources that will provide the places to start Learning and Developing IT Skills. Take note that any Informal Training will generally require proof of the competency in the subject. Take screenshots of labs you do and build a portfolio of your Cyber Skills.
Yup, We need talk about CyberSecurity from the very start. Get to know it, love it and fear it. CyberSecurity is the only reason the world runs right now.
It is a scary thought and sometimes annoying or unwanted, no matter, IT IS NEEDED. (Especially if you want to work in IT for long.. ***Don't be the one who opens and clicks "THE" email...)
Build off from the foundational knowledge of CyberSec to ensure a successful career without any breaches. Practice Proper Internet Etiquette everywhere you use it.
Be mindful of the threat bad actors pose. It doesn't have to be the main focus by any means, but, value will surely rise with the proper Training in Basic CyberSec Awareness.
There are so many online resources out there to learn from its actually mind boggling. This list is not an exhaustive selection of the best places to learn, although, some of these may prove useful to the right invidual with an aligned passion for that trade.
Use any and all resources you can to develop your skills. When you have completed any labs or projects, retain the proof that you completed them. Displaying any of these "Completions" is a great way to stand out in the crowd of applicants.
Here are some great Channels to Start with:
LinkedIn Learning is a great place to get some extra knowledge. This most helpful in the early stages of an IT Career. Use it to get an edge on applications by showing self motivation and willingness to learn.
Obtaining a Certificate is going to be a golden ticket for the most part. Having anything from the Comptia A+, Network+ and Security+ are going to be great starting points get into IT and CyberSecurity.
The ITIL V4 Certificate can accent these other Certs and provide a strong base to best utilize these skills you will grow.
Comptia A+:
For the most part it is about "The Physical Layer" of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) Model. Although, that is not all it talks about, as it does have ties into Networking.
Comptia Networking+:
The Network+ will contain a lot of information about the way the Internet works. Thats enough about that.
Comptia Security+:
The Security+ is a valuable asset to add to a any sized collection. It will be the Skills that allow an individual the Confidence, Integrity, and Availability of their Crown Jewels.
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