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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Through the library, they have access to LinkedIn Learning which is owned by Microsoft and has every entry to medium level IT certification training course material under the sun.
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Interesting. Almost like people could just start doing these courses, see their aptitude and then apply for the one they did the best on or had most interest in.
In real world applications you'd often be doing something similar when you first start out. Looking up the issue at times, figuring out what the question you need answered/another instance when someone had the same issue, then following the guides/step by step instructions if you haven't already memorized them. Maybe I'll poke into it here and there so that I can continue asking better questions as time goes on. Thanks for pointing it out!
Lacking natural aptitude isn't a good thing in IT. It's like trying to grab something on the top shelf when you're 4 ft tall. It's such an annoying waste of time and effort to run back to grab a ladder and reach it every time. Don't try to be something you aren't in IT. For those doing a career switch, sometimes it's not a full career switch. It's just a change in angle. Don't discard what you've learned so far in your career due to the switch. Consider it as an adding of it.
I know someone who got a BComm finance, hated finance and went SAIT for IT. Now he codes financial products because he can "naturally" (vs the rest of the industry) reach the financial understanding stuff on the top shelf without the use of tools or asking someone to help. He still hates finance, but likes his work and knows that's his niche that no one can kick him out of easily.
I know of another who was the reverse. Started in IT/Engineering, went back for law and now is an intellectual property lawyer. Doesn't like IT and engineering, but loves breaking it down in a different language (law).