School curriculum

[Lau]

Hi everyone... How's everybody doing?

I had a quick question for you all:
I'm thinking about going to a computer school (Clark University). I was interested in one of their programs "client/server VB/ASP developer". It includes many modules and I wanted to have your opinion on whether it was a good 'mixture'. So the program includes:
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VB (intro and intermediate)
DB modeling & SQL server
VB and DB Access
UML
VB COM
XML (intro)
.NET (intro)
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I think it's a good program and I pretty much know what everything is, but I was not sure about how everything relate.
Anybody has any comments?
I appreciate... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Don't know much, but is trying!!!

[This message has been edited by Lau (edited 04-13-2002).]

[iisbob]

I suggest you start with the basic's, like an A+ course, then some course on Operating system's ( most notably NT & novell )-these will give you a good background into which to branch.

Good luck in what ever course you decide to take-and keep an eye on the forum's, even after 20+years of PCing i still learn something new all the time. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif



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iisbob

Computer-Show me the Enterprise; no bloody A, no bloody B, and no bloody C-just the original...Mr Scott { from a STNG episode }

[Lau]

Hey iisbob,

Thanks for your answer... Actually, you might know that those courses are really expensive and I cannot really afford to go through all the basic courses before going towards what I want.
I do have some basics, which do not include A+, unfortunately

Maybe I should just wait a little before jumping into that... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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Don't know much, but is trying!!!

[old_kid]

Hey Lau:

Used to live down the Street from Clark - other end of town - Guess we are neighbors

If cost is an issue - check Out Quinsigamond - They even offer some on line courses that are VERY reasonable

I'm trying out Their A+ on-line program now

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[DarrellH]

I think that taking some preliminary courses would be a great idea. You will be better prepared for the more advanced courses and your exposure to the enviroment will help you decide which way you want to go with your career. I suggest investigating the options with the local community colleges. They receive sponsorship from the state therefore have much lower tuition costs. Some of them will have programs comparable to those that cost thousands more in other private schools. For the A+ certification preparation, I suggest talking to the instructors teaching those programs in the local community colleges. Ask them if they have the facilities for hands-on labs. You may find some useful information on certifications at http://www.comptia.org . Good luck with your career. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

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Darrell