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What < 1yr training program would open the most jobs for me in the IT field?

I asked this question in anothing catagory with no answer, I'll try it here. Short version: I need to know of training programs (be they diplomas, certificates or whatever) offered by any school (university, vocation, whatever) that will last less than one year, that will open up the most jobs for me in the computer industry. Long version: I was just downsized from my job as a data entry clerk after 2 years of service, and have no post-secondary education to fall back on and no money to goto school. The Ontario government offered to pay for some 'training', but only if it lasts less than one year AND they want -me- to prove that after that training (whatever program I take) ends, I'll have skills that employers want. Furthermore, they want me to prove these jobs exist now. So, my question is, what program (MCSE, NSE, whatever) will give me marketable skills to the largest number of employers. Thanks in advance. Just to clairfy: I know 'computers' is a HUGE generalization when it comes to carreers, but working with computers is all I'm really good at. I've done computer repair, programming, troubleshooting; but never as a job. Now I'm looking to start a carreer, and I just need to know what will open the most doors for me. Programming, accounting, network administration... I'm really open on this. I just need my foot in the door. Or more accurately, my foot in as many doors as possible.

Public Comments

1. He He The IT field is very large Dude, It depends on what area of IT your looking at working in. MCSE is Microsoft Certified System Engineer. MCP is Microsoft Certified Professional and so on and so on. You need to get a Certification first then get the OTJ (On the Job Training also to boot ). Try Cisco Certification, it pays around 90 grand a year after your gets the certifications. Good Luck, LP
2. I would recommend Sun Microsystem Java Certification. www.sun.com/training/certification/java/index.xml