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faceman123 · 25 Feb 2016 at 20:52

27 years old doing a distance learning mba, my passion had beencomputers but never got the chance to study at university level, is there any distance learning universities that do computing degrees with good employment prospects? I'm I too old for a career by graduating at 31 say?

faceman123 · 25 Feb 2016 at 21:43

Thanks for the reply, is cisco future proof? What's career prospects? I might do that, thank you very much

faceman123 · 25 Feb 2016 at 22:04

Trucamo said:
What area are you looking to work in? If you have an interest in programming I can offer some advice.

Programmers are currently very high in demand and a good programmer will most likely have a career for life.

Yeah man, I love programming but have zero experience, please do, I'm grateful

faceman123 · 26 Feb 2016 at 15:06

Trucamo said:
What area are you looking to work in? If you have an interest in programming I can offer some advice.

Programmers are currently very high in demand and a good programmer will most likely have a career for life.

How is programming vs cisco for employment prospects? Anyone know where I should head for either of these? Online courses?

faceman123 · 27 Feb 2016 at 12:58

Thanks for the replies, how is this course guys? - > http://www.reed.co.uk/courses/ccna-...cisco-certified-network-associate-ccna/online

Also what certificates should i get for a programming career

faceman123 · 27 Feb 2016 at 17:58

CREATIVE!11 said:
No problem op, i'm the same. Did biological sciences at uni but realised I just hate working in a lab. Debated medicine but decided meh 5 years of uni with even more loans, Worked as van driver for ages (chill AF but not what I wanted to do).

But I've been debating computing / programming route too, very motivated and can teach myself.

I wanted to do it when I was younger but back then it was still kind of up and coming / niche. Now days it's just everywhere and so many types yada yada.

you've also got tonnes of resources now like code academy etc.

So in your opinions guys what's the best route for a future career, without a degree? Will I get a job if say I learn everything on codemasters? Will I be at a disadvantage compared to people with degrees? Networking or programming?

faceman123 · 27 Feb 2016 at 22:00

Do you think I can learn programming in two years to a really good extent? I'm a fast learner, and any ideas where to start? I'll check out code academy. I really appreciate all the input