So the husband is looking/considering changing careers.
He’s looking into the IT field - we live in the tri state area.
Unfortunately, all his previous education is in Business Administration.
Whats hot these days?
What are some good certifications to take for a beginer?
And where?
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Some more questions before I give some tips.
Is he exposed to any ERP package like Oracle eBiz , SAP, Peoplesoft etc . If yes what kind of exposure he has ?
Has he been exposed to any kind of programing language , if yes to what extent ?
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IT is a BIG broad field muniya
There is
networking
software engineering
programming of all sorts
systems
database
based on what he's into there are many HOT cerrtifications and many marketable technologies that most Fortune500 companies are using
Safe bet to start off in the programming field - I would start off with .Net, Java
If he wants to get into system, networking side - I would recomend Cicso
Databases - I would go with *Oracle *
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What would you guys recommend for someone with user end SAP experience?
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Techno MBAs are always high in demand. All he has to do is master any of those skills mentioned by njgal above and try his luck in the job market. But there is more to it than meets the eyes.
What would you guys recommend for someone with user end SAP experience?
Get a PMP certification and you might get a SAP project manager job.
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I am working as a project coordinator... so i do have a lot of project management experience but I only have knowledge of programming languages not experience. Also I have noticed that nowadays even business analyst jobs require a lot of hands-on technical experience. It almost feels like i should take a step backwards, learn one language instead of being jack of all trades which i got from my MIS degree.
I am working as a project coordinator... so i do have a lot of project management experience but I only have knowledge of programming languages not experience. Also I have noticed that nowadays even business analyst jobs require a lot of hands-on technical experience. It almost feels like i should take a step backwards, learn one language instead of being jack of all trades which i got from my MIS degree.
mastering enough programing to earn decent living as a programmer on the job requires a long time .
Are you willing to take an entry level programing job ?
Your project coordinator experience , your MIS degree and your PMP certification can get you a nice job as a Technical/IT project manager.
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Thanks everyone -
Very sound advice.
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Muniya, as you hubby has limited IT experience, he will, most likely, be facing entry level jobs... is he willing to start from scratch? As, TBH, every tom, jack and harry has IT qualifications under their belt, but in this sector, experience counts for a lot.
What is he doing at the moment that has triggered this change of career direction?
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I think he's willing to start entry level - may actually prefer that because it'll help build his skills and confidence.
He's in business for himself.
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Cool.
So now it just depends what sub sector of IT he is interested in. Some ideas on possible career paths:
-Database Design/Management
-Data Mining/Warehousing Specialist
-Software Engineering
-Network Engineering
-Technical Tier 2 Support
-Systems/Technical/Business Analyst
-Project Manager
-Web Designer
All the above require experience and certification of some sort…so I think for your hubby, if he’s in business, then maybe he should go for the PMP certification and strive towards project management, as it’ll probably echo more with what he is doing currently… but the suggestions that NJ gave are just spot on. :k:
I wish him the best of luck! 
I think he's willing to start entry level - may actually prefer that because it'll help build his skills and confidence.
He's in business for himself.
Even if he starts at entry level , with his business/accounting background and his degree he should be able to progress into higher ranks very fast . Inshallah.
Oracle Financial Applications like (GL, AP, AR, iProcurement , Order Mangement) will be a good start , in view of his background and he will master them in no time.
I would say. go with something that sails alongwith business and IT both. And the best example is a business analyst. Yes, I agree with PhatBalongri that lately there have been a lot of wierd requirments added with BA, but I think once someone starts within this domain, he can add the technical qualifications slowly and then groom himself to be a project manager. Going with PMP, nah, that wont give you anything right now. It can be fruitful after few years of experience.
If he wants to be technical only, I would say go with web designing alongwith
ASP/JSP/PHP. Worst come worst, he'll able to work as a free-lancer and can earn something.
I give you a heads up to be very cautious. Dont take any decision in haste that can end you up with wastage of lots of money as well as time.
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what's the nature / scope of his business experience? is he specialized in a certain functional area? if so, I'd suggest exploring technology related qualifications that would complement those areas.
Otherwise, it's just too difficult these days to step into the IT sector with no prior work experience. There is an abundance of candidates who have ample work experience to go along their certification credentials, so certification alone is not going to be enough.
That being said, ERP is still a pretty hot market, and depending on what his functional specialization is in business, he can look into specific modules for SAP or Oracle to see if that sort of thing interests him. For example. from personal experience, I keep getting asked by employers to recommend students who have supply chain business know-how as well as the technology skillset to work with SAP production and procurement modules. Same thing goes for people with a marketing background, and the demand for business intelligence professionals.
what's the nature / scope of his business experience? is he specialized in a certain functional area? if so, I'd suggest exploring technology related qualifications that would complement those areas.
Hi
I also like to ask a question form you?
What is do you think marketing career in IT Industry?
My daughter graduated with dual major in Marketing & IT, she was never been comfortable with IT, but due to my advice took as her 2nd major.
Alhamdulilah she graduated with good honors from a top school, currently working in marketing position in with One of the Top 3 IT giant.
Although she is doing well, plus she is more involve in marketing management at regional level.
She is thinking to move out of IT, but i am not sure if this is good idea, what is your take?
I think Marketing IT products is a good domain, so many big IT companies look for experienced marketing campaigners. My two cents, she should remain in there, she can progress a lot. Technically she is not in IT,still belongs to business.