I Got It, Alas!
So I have been working for a while on getting my Microsoft Certification after hours of training. I figured I'd have no problem but then after taking a practice type exam I realized how in depth they go. I had started doing training back in 8th grade for a different Microsoft Certification but this one was geared towards networking, troubleshooting, installation, and pretty much the nitty gritty of every aspect of computers. I am a geek without a doubt but the questions and training were both super intense. It is not for someone who thinks it will be a piece of cake. One questions dealt with adding network servers and which ports had to be open. Now ports was something I never really studied before so learning the hundreds of ports and their functions was long and tiring. Coupled with going to school, oh man, I was tired. That is why I am so stoked I got certified by Microsoft. Now I am not going to run off and be an IT person or a tech guy but I have that in my back pocket and something I can add to my resume. In today's volatile economic world, having backups and extra form of training and education is crucial. I know my soon-to-be BA degree will be what an AA was say 10 years ago. One simply must be willing and ready to further their education or specialized training to be competitive. Besides, techies do make pretty good money. It's interesting that having these types of certifications help you get jobs and actually make your more competitive. I mean it is not easy to get certified but it allows you to push yourself and really hone in your skills. I know a lot of online elearning programs for the Microsoft Certification Training and I know they are a great way to prepare for certification. I am sure there books for it too. I used to work at Borders and our computer section as enormous, but I do not recall if we had Microsoft Certification training books or not. Anyways I should probably clean up a little; my apartment is such a mess. I have become rather lazy as someone who goes to school and works a lot of hours at work. I love both I do kind of let things get out of control. Sigh. Cleaning calls, unfortunately for me and wanting to watch TV.