Getting the 2 year diploma from SAIT is a great start. From there he can get work experience and work on getting certs depending on where he decides his interest truly is.
I went to Lethbridge College over 20 years ago and took their 2 year CIT program. I was certain I was going to be a developer and was going to transfer to U of L to get my degree but after doing my practicum I quickly realized that Tech Op Support was where my strengths were and what I preferred to do and I also needed to get busy working due to life changes that happened mid way through my program. So I gained experience at a mom & pop shop until I found myself at my current company where I've been for the last 18 years. I haven't needed to get any certifications for my job with my current employer but I do take online training courses to keep myself feeling like I still know a thing or two about what I do.
For someone starting out in this era, they will likely need to get certifications to make themselves stand out in the job market.
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