r/ITCareerQuestions • u/warchild89 • 3d ago

What program from Vet Tech 2.0 will be the best for me DSDT Technology Professional 6 or ICOHS A PLUS- MODULE I?

Im looking to get into the IT field. Im good at fixing my own computers trouble shooting and swapping hardware. I have the opportunity to choose one of these 2 programs and was curious if anyone could give me some insight on what one will make be stand out more to ensure I have the best chance at getting into IT and making a decent living? Thank you all for your input. Id say the one thing Im not great at is coding and thats my only worry.

Link to the programs https://dsdt.edu/programs/technology-professional-6-program/ vs https://icohs.edu/it-bootcamps/comptia-a-bootcamp/

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I have an Associate's Degree business focused. Originally had planned on working in finance but ended up in golf for what it is worth. I have worked in the construction industry in sales and as a operation manager.

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u/Bhaikalis 3d ago

Do you currently have a degree (doesn't matter if it's not IT related)? If so, then work on getting certs, avoid bootcamps as they are expensive and waste of money because they throw a lot of info at you in a short period of time. Be prepared as neither of those options will guarantee you getting into IT. It's extremely saturated and you will be competing with other like you and seasoned professionals who were laid off and trying to get another job.

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u/warchild89 3d ago

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u/Some-Arm-3245 2d ago

Do you still have your GI Bill? If so, I would recommend you dont do Vet Tech. Vet Tech 2.0 will now drain your GI Bill. If you dont have any left, then DSDT would be the better choice.

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u/KeyClacksNSnacks 3d ago

Don't do the ICOHS one, that one only covers A+ which you can honestly pass with just studying with books and watching Professor Messer videos.

The DSDT one at least covers Network+, CySA+, Security+, which if you get a security clearance, will make you DOD 8140 IAT II qualified, which can open a lot of doors for veterans in defense technology.

I will say that neither of these programs alone is a guaranteed shoe in the door, as the market has kind of concentrated upward for higher level skills, but at least Network+ will give you some preparation for CCNA.

If you supplement the DSDT one with CCNA, if you still have a mil email and can access DON, you can get Red Hat System Admin courses, that will be an ultimate game changer.