MCTs: A real Professional
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Printed Date: 23 October 2007 at 10:44am
Topic: MCTs: A real Professional
Posted by: darthmauler
Subject: MCTs: A real Professional
Date Posted: 20 September 2007 at 8:29am
Hey all, I just wanted to start a little discussion about MCTs and the a standard for IT.
I have seen over the last 10 years how certifications have been devalued. I really dislike the paper MCSE (Tiger) and brain dumps. I ALWAYS get up in front of my class and let my students know how we can bring value back to the certifications.
Here are several points I think we need to consider:
You need to be working in the field with the technology you teach
You need to be certified in what ever course you are teaching
You need to be a good PC tech before you can be a good systems engineer into a GREAT MCT
You have to stay current in the IT world
Some things that you need to realize as a MCT and a student:
A lab in a nice safe environment
There is certification knowledge and real world knowledge
Certification is a good basis to grow from; it doesn’t make you an expert
Books can only get you so far
I love the certification process and using technology. I have been doing this for about 10 years and it is a process to get certified and know what you are doing. It doesn’t happen over night, there are days of frustration, lack of motivation, and not to mention a personal life. It takes hard work and it is not something that you get handed to you. It is the process and experience you gain from going from a PC tech to a Systems Engineer that is valuable not the certification.
MCTs are so important in my view; you are setting the standard for the up and coming IT industry people. It is a big responsibility that should not be taken lightly. So the question for anyone that is or wants to be an MCT is: Are you going to be an asset or a liability to the certification?
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Russell Allen
A+, Network +, MCP, MCDST, MCTS:Vista & EX2K7, MCSA2K 2K3 W/M, MCSE2K 2K3 W/M, MCT, MODL, MCITPRO: Vista, EX2K7, CCA, CCNA, VCP 2.5 and 3.0
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Posted by: BosonMichael
Date Posted: 20 September 2007 at 9:02am
darthmauler wrote:
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Not always possible... and it won't be possible until instructors are paid more. That's one of the reasons I'm not working for a classroom training provider; they're not paid all that much. I can make far more out in the "real world".
Does working in the field with the technology make you a better teacher? Most definitely.
darthmauler wrote:
| You need to be certified in what ever course you are teaching |
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Absolutely agree.
darthmauler wrote:
| You need to be a good PC tech before you can be a good systems engineer into a GREAT MCT |
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Absolutely agree.
darthmauler wrote:
| You have to stay current in the IT world |
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Absolutely agree.
darthmauler wrote:
Some things that you need to realize as a MCT and a student:
A lab in a nice safe environment
There is certification knowledge and real world knowledge
Certification is a good basis to grow from; it doesn’t make you an expert
Books can only get you so far |
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Absolutely agree. Are you my twin?
darthmauler wrote:
I love the certification process and using technology. I have been doing this for about 10 years and it is a process to get certified and know what you are doing. It doesn’t happen over night, there are days of frustration, lack of motivation, and not to mention a personal life. It takes hard work and it is not something that you get handed to you. It is the process and experience you gain from going from a PC tech to a Systems Engineer that is valuable not the certification.
MCTs are so important in my view; you are setting the standard for the up and coming IT industry people. It is a big responsibility that should not be taken lightly. So the question for anyone that is or wants to be an MCT is: Are you going to be an asset or a liability to the certification? |
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Well said, DM.
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BosonMichael (formerly TMichael)
MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCDST, MCDBA, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
Served proudly, US Army, 98C Intelligence Analyst, '89-'92
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