Accelerated Certification Programs? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Jesus Pimp · 08-07-2003, 03:40 AM

I'm thinking of taking one of these:

http://www.gv.psu.edu/Continuing_Edu...ase_Developer/

or this one:

http://www.gv.psu.edu/Continuing_Edu...eb_Technology/

Would either of these programs be worth it?

Leviathan[NCV] · 08-07-2003, 07:16 AM

I'm afraid those links aren't working man.

Jesus Pimp · 08-07-2003, 07:54 AM

Fixed!

Cynthetiq · 08-07-2003, 08:06 AM

most coders I know lost their jobs that got outsourced to India...

with whatever you decide, take some management courses, programmers don't like to manage or be forced into management and usually do. good luck!

Jesus Pimp · 08-07-2003, 09:39 AM

That's very discouraging to hear. Where are you from?

Leviathan[NCV] · 08-07-2003, 09:57 AM

When it comes to programming, you have two options:
1) Connections, easiest way to go.
2) A BS or Masters with plenty of experience.

While there are exceptions, usualy one of these two are going to be needed. Every job I've gotten has been through connections I've made in one way or another. Taking a few classes on programming may help you find if you're inclined to do the job. It takes a nack, despite what people may tell you.

I'd reccomend taking a few classes (Java is a *great* way to start), and then move to working with some open source projects to gain experience.

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Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Accelerated Certification Programs? I'm thinking of taking one of these: http://www.gv.psu.edu/Continuing_Edu...ase_Developer/ or this one: http://www.gv.psu.edu/Continuing_Edu...eb_Technology/ Would either of these programs be worth it? __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard. Last edited by Jesus Pimp; 08-07-2003 at 07:53 AM..

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Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	Fixed! __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

08-07-2003, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	most coders I know lost their jobs that got outsourced to India... with whatever you decide, take some management courses, programmers don't like to manage or be forced into management and usually do. good luck! __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

08-07-2003, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jesus Pimp The Original JizzSmacka	That's very discouraging to hear. Where are you from? __________________ Never date anyone who doesn't make your dick hard.

08-07-2003, 07:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leviathan[NCV] Well... Location: afk	I'm afraid those links aren't working man.

08-07-2003, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leviathan[NCV] Well... Location: afk	When it comes to programming, you have two options: 1) Connections, easiest way to go. 2) A BS or Masters with plenty of experience. While there are exceptions, usualy one of these two are going to be needed. Every job I've gotten has been through connections I've made in one way or another. Taking a few classes on programming may help you find if you're inclined to do the job. It takes a nack, despite what people may tell you. I'd reccomend taking a few classes (Java is a great way to start), and then move to working with some open source projects to gain experience.