Microsoft Certified...

[SuperTuner12010]

Im looking into becoming microsoft certified after high school....and possibly taking some courses needed my junior and senior year.

My question is....what microsoft certification would fall under repairning?
I really love building computers and fixing them weather it be a hardware problem or software I can usually fix any computer problem....but im not sure witch microsoft certification it would fall under.Is it considered like a repair person or technician?

So can anyone with knowledge in this field help me out, also does anyone know what a microsoft certified computer engineer does?Thanks alot..

[CustomLowz]

Im looking into becoming microsoft certified after high school....and possibly taking some courses needed my junior and senior year.

My question is....what microsoft certification would fall under repairning?
I really love building computers and fixing them weather it be a hardware problem or software I can usually fix any computer problem....but im not sure witch microsoft certification it would fall under.Is it considered like a repair person or technician?

So can anyone with knowledge in this field help me out, also does anyone know what a microsoft certified computer engineer does?Thanks alot..

You would want to look into the A+ certifications to work on computers.

[deevergote]

Be aware that while there are good jobs available, they aren't as abundant as they once were. There was a time where 7/10 people I knew were working towards their MSCE certification. I almost went into it myself. The market is saturated, and software advances and dropping hardware costs (coupled with the ease of installation) is quickly decreasing the demand. There was a time where MSCE meant $60k a year. Now, there are people making mid-30s with that certification... those that can find a job.

Still, if you like it, that puts you one step ahead of the guy that did it just so he can get a job. People can read enthusiasm and a true desire to do a job, and it goes a long way.

I believe that just about all the Microsoft certifications focus on software, as Microsoft doesn't do much in the hardware industry (well, aside from their media players and the xBox... which, I am very sure, are outsourced for production)

[SuperTuner12010]

Money is a really big facter in my future....I want to have all my cars....witch is going to be a big some of money.I really like computers but I could make that much being a bus driver.I want a good paying career making 60k or more a year...any ideas, please

[CustomLowz]

Money is a really big facter in my future....I want to have all my cars....witch is going to be a big some of money.I really like computers but I could make that much being a bus driver.I want a good paying career making 60k or more a year...any ideas, please

Work on getting all of your Microsoft certifications, and then you can become a network engineer or anything else high end. The certs are known all around the world so you really cant go wrong.

[The G-Man]

Go to college. Computer Science looks like the general field you want to be in. From there it branches out into tons of shit. Right now I am a freshman in computer science. It is pretty good, and the demand for well-qualified people is growing.
A BS > any little certificate.

[SuperTuner12010]

What other careers pay 60k or more, but not a complete desk job...I want to move around a bit

[deevergote]

Specialize. Get experience... WHILE you go to school. No matter what you do, a little piece of paper doesn't set you apart from any of the other slackers with that same piece of paper. Get a job that gets you worthwhile experience. Get an internship. Hell, work for free, as long as you have a way to prove the experience!

Certification is good, but the MSCE won't get you a job these days like it would have back in 1999. In 99, if you just GOT that certification, you were golden. People would throw huge amounts of money at you. They didn't know what to do, and the computerization of business happened so fast that they didn't have time to learn. They freaked out and paid huge sums for "educated" people... These days, the job market has stabilized, and like any job out there, you need something to push you above the rest.


MSCE is good. A BS in something is VERY good. A double major is GREAT. Experience is probably the most valuable, though. These days, coming out of school with a certification or degree won't mean squat if your only work experience is slinging burgers at Wendy's. (I've got two degrees, not much experience in either field... my options are slim. Luckily for me, my Master's program will put me in training that also counts as experience, and I'll make connections to get a good job)


Computers can pay a TON. My friend's dad works for IBM, and they have a really nice house and about 6 cars. But you need to find a way to make yourself desirable. A degree or certification alone won't be enough. 30k is what the slackers make... the people that come out saying "i got dis piece of paper. now wut?" Get your goals in mind. It's never too early. Start looking for something... ANYTHING... that will get you working in the field you want to be in. Even if it's crappy, low-paying work, if it's valuable experience, it's just as important as class.