help needed

[Talonboy]

hi guys just wanted some quick help/ info . i am very instrested in computer eng. i would like to build / repair/ config computers . i know basic but i want to know more in this feild . can u give me any tip or link that can feed my brain in this field ? i talked to my VB programming techer he told me to study A+ for right now to get started the only programming course i;ve taken so far was Into to VB

any help would be much appr
thank you

[ilovetheusers]

Yup - some sort of A+ track would be helpful. Exam cram makes some nice study guides (books). Also, some sort of hands on school never hurt anyone.

Where you at in Philly?

[KINGofBLEH]

Hey guy stay out of PC tech support and stick with programming. You will make a whole lot more money that way. PC techs usually bill at $25-$75/hour. I know developers that pull in as much as $200/hour.

If you could combine VB knowledge with SQL & XML, that would be a good start. Add to that a third-party language like C++ or Powerbuilder/Sybase and you will be well on your way. Also take the time to master (and I mean become a GOD) at MS Office, especially VBA. Users love it when they can launch apps from within apps they are already familiar with.

A few certs would help, but if you stick with programming, A+ probably wont do much good. M$ offices a MCSD (M$ Certified System Developer) and MCDBA (M$ Certified Database Administrator). Remember, programmers and database admins are at the top of the food chain in IT. Most developers in my company start at $60k (USD) and most DBA start at $90k.

[ilovetheusers]

/|\ That is the truth. More $$$ and better jobs in programming if you have the knack for it.