valenti12:

@bolded...am in onitsha, Anambra state. I can also relocate to lagos.
Where can i learn web design and development?

Is Lagos not far from you?

I will rank Institutes according to my personal research.

1) IIHT Technologies

2) Aptech. I can vouch for these two alone.

mykh01:

I stay in lagos, egbeda to be precise

Find your way to IIHT. They have good reviews on Nairaland here.

Thanks. Sorry for replying late, Lagos Traffic.

tessygirl:


It doesn't discriminate.

ICT courses like Hardware Engineering, Digital Marketing are hot courses now!!

As a maths graduate learning a programming language is a follow-up. With PL you can solve problem in any field you step into.

Hello ICT guy/girl....I av a question.
I am lawyer awaiting posting 4 nysc and I av always loved computers and maths but the problem is that I av no foundation or basic knowledge of ICT apart from the normal secondary school computer science knowledge.
My question is that I would love to know what area of IT program i should start from that would also preferably incorporate mathematics and what kind of institute to receive training from, and Pls can u suggest a low budget one or one dat is free.
Thanks

Kamxin:


As a maths graduate learning a programming language is a follow-up. With PL you can solve problem in any field you step into.

It doesn't really work that way.

Passion first, then prospects. (My own belief)

uchman46:
Am a graduate of criminology and security studies a Master's in peace and conflict resolution.. What ICT would you suggest?

nna go and learn how to hack
start with comptia S+
move to ceh (certified ethical hacker)
then you learn penetration testing,lol

but from your bsc, adding hacking skills will boost your cv

dharmzie18:
Hello ICT guy/girl....I av a question.
I am lawyer awaiting posting 4 nysc and I av always loved computers and maths but the problem is that I av no foundation or basic knowledge of ICT apart from the normal secondary school computer science knowledge.
My question is that I would love to know what area of IT program i should start from that would also preferably incorporate mathematics and what kind of institute to receive training from, and Pls can u suggest a low budget one or one dat is free.
Thanks

lol. Your last post caught me.

No free one bro. Anyone that tells you to go online for free wana make you waste your time.

Are you in Lagos? There is a digital Marketing course I will be attending, I saw the advert on the blog. You can also come alongside.

tessygirl:
12th of July 2014 I passed out from service. My friend with whom I was staying with, spent her service year with some ICT schools in Ibadan to learn ICT skills, while I stayed behind. She later got a top job while I managed with a small secondary school. I later moved to Lagos and got a job as an Admin person with a small hotel.

About a year later, I got a Teller Job with a new generation bank and I was working my ass off with a small paycheck. My other friend was already attending conferences and posting all sort of executive pictures online (It was so intimidating). The sacking spree then started in most banks, and I was affected. But I discovered that the I.T guys at the backroom were always confident despite lots of sacks going on. “Why can’t I be like them?” I asked myself. “Do they have 2 heads?” I asked again.

Currently I am working with a big ISP firm in Lagos and I am doing wonderfully well in terms of Finance. I don’t write this post to show off but to tell other people reasons why they should learn ICT skills even if their job role is not related!



So many Job opportunities

God knows that this month alone, I have seen countless number of Digital Marketing jobs, Software Development Jobs, Hardware and Brand Communication jobs. But I come up this forum and still see people begging for jobs. ICT is like a virgin field in Nigeria, yet to be crowded (I tell you from experience) unless you don’t know your skill well. I am already thinking of attending Digital Marketing Training, just in case my present employer messes up or I see a higher job offer (As I intend to leave the country and become a full digital Marketer like Click here to see how it was explained in this Post You also see reasons to learn ICT skills?

Peace of Mind

Even if you are sacked today, a competitor is waiting to utilize your ICT skill. A Digital Marketer with Pepsi can easily switch to Coca-cola with ease, even if the post isn’t vacant. A Network Engineer with Cobranet can switch to IPNX, even if they don’t advertise the position. Which other job sector can afford you that privilege?

Multiple Job Roles

Only ICT jobs gives you the priviledge of handling two or more jobs at the same time. During my learning period, I was a bank teller but also carry out networking jobs during weekends. I know how many times I collected sick leave just to help set up a CBT center in Lagos. The revenue was 2x my monthly salary. As a H.R person, can you handle more than two job roles at once? Hell NO!

But Imagine if you had a skill like – let’s say Digital Marketing alongside your H.R skills, can’t you help manage someone’s business online while you do your day job? We have to open our eyes to the fact that ICT rules!!!

Utility Staff

They will marvel at how a Teller girl could offer Networking advice to our Engineers. They wanted to retain me, but someone was offering a higher pay. I have knowledge of accounting, I am a Network Engineer and I am about to learn More. Call me a jack of a trade – no problems, but I am a master of all.

Higher Pay

A small Business man or Enterpreneur with Digital Marketing knowledge and the one without, who would generate a higher revenue? A H.R person with Oracle Database Administrator skill and the one without, who will get a higher pay?

An accountant who can develop a solution to help solve a problem in his firm and the one who is only an End user, who will get a higher pay?

If nothing else would convince you to learn ICT skills, I hope this will convince you.

Steps to take to learn ICT skills

i) Determine what skill would help you achieve any of the following above

ii) Choose where to learn

iii) Pay and start – it might be expensive or might not be, but it is worth every penny.

iv) Graduate and start living your dreams.

Questions about the right skill? please use the comment section and I will respond. Thanks.

Originally written by Tessygirl

Source: http://topwritersden.com/reason-learn-ict-skills-jobs/

cc: lalasticlala please find this post worth. Thanks. Let's others who might not be aware exposure about the I.T field.

Hello! I'm a graduate of Microbiology currently serving. Which ICT skill should I go for?

how abt a graduate of mass communication? Wht ICT course does he/she need?

goldenceo1:
immediately I started reading I know this must be another B.bushboy write up. at the end it shall all end in advert for iiht or one of this top IT firm.

We don't write the same way, Sir. I am also a Tech person and I want to start up writing also.

I have the right to act as a contributor to any blog and express my writing skills. As for Mike (BiafraBushboy) we have a similar passion. I didn't advertise any institute both here and on the blog I posted my article.

Thanks for understanding.

Also, why should he hid behind a female moniker and post a thread??

Sowhizy:



Hello! I'm a graduate of Microbiology currently serving. Which ICT skill should I go for?

What is your target industry?

Karna:
how abt a graduate of mass communication? Wht ICT course does he/she need?

Viola!! Graphics Design and Digital Marketing!!

bizza45:
graphic design not my line... i don't know y I hate that part of ict with passion ... am good @ programming with Php and java.. am also good with networking , and hardware maintenance and also good in web designing using ONLY JOOMLA AND ADOBE FLASH ..... BUT when it comes to graphic design all I c d tutors speaking Japanese not English cos that how it sounds in my ear ... ordinary Corel draw I no sabi not to talk of Photoshop or fiver

hahahaha

goldenceo1:


Nope my dear, infact iiht is among the top three IT training centre in Nigeria presently. the thread is only part of their marketing strategy here....

Note: my observations are personal

Haba na. How is IIHT connected with my thread?

I work with an ISP, and IIHT is not.

As a Car freak, if I recommend you to buy a BMW, does it mean I am an agent with them?

Where in my original post did you see IIHT, and how many IIHT agents have you seen on this page aside their handle that was in the first page.

very useful writeup. I want to go into it.. please I need some guide

Paulagada:
Can you please list all the ICT courses that that one can possibly learn?

Not possible Sir...

tessygirl:

Viola!! Graphics Design and Digital Marketing!!

Tnx lots...

bizza45:
iiht are damn expensive, afrihub or aptech seems cheaper to me when I went for enquiries oo, nothing is as good as self tutorial... if u don't understand any part, sleep and starting dreaming about any possible solutions for d problem , wake in d morning and try any solution u dream about

I paid 450,000 for CCNA at Aptech

IIHT charges 100,000.

Aptech is just exploiting people, and I hate it. It is not even as if they teach heaven and earth, just the normal stuff.

They don't even use a server, instead, they use packet tracers (Which is only good when writing your CCNA certification)

gungab:


Am interested in Graphics design
Do you have training center in Lagos or Ogun state

Yeap. We have at surulere in Lagos.

We are also Organizing a Digital Marketing Training that would also cover graphics designing. You would be amazed at it. Please click my signature for more details on registration.

tessygirl:
12th of July 2014 I passed out from service. My friend with whom I was staying with, spent her service year with some ICT schools in Ibadan to learn ICT skills, while I stayed behind. She later got a top job while I managed with a small secondary school. I later moved to Lagos and got a job as an Admin person with a small hotel.

About a year later, I got a Teller Job with a new generation bank and I was working my ass off with a small paycheck. My other friend was already attending conferences and posting all sort of executive pictures online (It was so intimidating). The sacking spree then started in most banks, and I was affected. But I discovered that the I.T guys at the backroom were always confident despite lots of sacks going on. “Why can’t I be like them?” I asked myself. “Do they have 2 heads?” I asked again.

Currently I am working with a big ISP firm in Lagos and I am doing wonderfully well in terms of Finance. I don’t write this post to show off but to tell other people reasons why they should learn ICT skills even if their job role is not related!



So many Job opportunities

God knows that this month alone, I have seen countless number of Digital Marketing jobs, Software Development Jobs, Hardware and Brand Communication jobs. But I come up this forum and still see people begging for jobs. ICT is like a virgin field in Nigeria, yet to be crowded (I tell you from experience) unless you don’t know your skill well. I am already thinking of attending Digital Marketing Training, just in case my present employer messes up or I see a higher job offer (As I intend to leave the country and become a full digital Marketer like Click here to see how it was explained in this Post You also see reasons to learn ICT skills?

Peace of Mind

Even if you are sacked today, a competitor is waiting to utilize your ICT skill. A Digital Marketer with Pepsi can easily switch to Coca-cola with ease, even if the post isn’t vacant. A Network Engineer with Cobranet can switch to IPNX, even if they don’t advertise the position. Which other job sector can afford you that privilege?

Multiple Job Roles

Only ICT jobs gives you the priviledge of handling two or more jobs at the same time. During my learning period, I was a bank teller but also carry out networking jobs during weekends. I know how many times I collected sick leave just to help set up a CBT center in Lagos. The revenue was 2x my monthly salary. As a H.R person, can you handle more than two job roles at once? Hell NO!

But Imagine if you had a skill like – let’s say Digital Marketing alongside your H.R skills, can’t you help manage someone’s business online while you do your day job? We have to open our eyes to the fact that ICT rules!!!

Utility Staff

They will marvel at how a Teller girl could offer Networking advice to our Engineers. They wanted to retain me, but someone was offering a higher pay. I have knowledge of accounting, I am a Network Engineer and I am about to learn More. Call me a jack of a trade – no problems, but I am a master of all.

Higher Pay

A small Business man or Enterpreneur with Digital Marketing knowledge and the one without, who would generate a higher revenue? A H.R person with Oracle Database Administrator skill and the one without, who will get a higher pay?

An accountant who can develop a solution to help solve a problem in his firm and the one who is only an End user, who will get a higher pay?

If nothing else would convince you to learn ICT skills, I hope this will convince you.

Steps to take to learn ICT skills

i) Determine what skill would help you achieve any of the following above

ii) Choose where to learn

iii) Pay and start – it might be expensive or might not be, but it is worth every penny.

iv) Graduate and start living your dreams.

Questions about the right skill? please use the comment section and I will respond. Thanks.

Originally written by Tessygirl

Source: http://topwritersden.com/reason-learn-ict-skills-jobs/

cc: lalasticlala please find this post worth. Thanks. Let's others who might not be aware exposure about the I.T field.

PLEZZZEEEEE HOW CAN I GET TO YOU??....... I'M STILL A YOUNG BOY WITH VISIONS OF DEVELOPING SITES AND BLOGS, CREATING APPS AND A ULTIMATE DREAM OF HAVING AN ANIMATION COMPANY......... PLS I NEED TO GET THIS.............[color=#550000][/color][b][/b]

BamBella:


Hello.
I'm a graduate of production engineering and currently doing my one year mandatory national youth service. I intend studying computer networking in your organization, do you currently have a branch in port Harcourt? If yes, please kindly post your address. Thank you.

We don't have Ma. Thanks alot.

tessygirl:


It doesn't really work that way.

Passion first, then prospects. (My own belief)

For me, the basics first.

Once you have the basics, you becomes the master of your own destiny.

With your choice he may go half way, turn around and ask the same question again, Someone will be there to show him another road and again half way into the journey... you know the rest.

So without a good understanding of the language, he is limited in problem solving(anti-maths). As a good mathematician, he is born king, all he needs now is a platform to find his kingdom to rule.

The prospects is there already, so where he will give it all (kinda passion) is his quest.

When a bird fly without perching, the wings become ineffective or can you stand something on nothing and expect it to stand.

Ehibiggirl:
and lekki Lagos

We have at Surulere. Check us out and you won't feel like leaving us even after your studies.

tessygirl:


Find your way to IIHT. They have good reviews on Nairaland here.

Thanks. Sorry for replying late, Lagos Traffic.

So I have this question.

Let's assume I am undergoing networking training(CCENT) with IIHT, what do i do next after the training to qualify me for a entry level job in a company, must I obtain the certification from Cisco b4 I'll be employable?

Cool.

Tex42:
So I have this question.

Let's assume I am undergoing networking training(CCENT) with IIHT, what do i do next after the training to qualify me for a entry level job in a company, must I obtain the certification from Cisco b4 I'll be employable?

I don't have a Cisco certification, and I am working. If you are good, then your firm can even help you arrange for a certification exam sef, or you follow back door (secret method)!!

IIHT is not the only firm that does CCNA. But I think they are rising in capabilities, hence the positive reviews they are getting.

Tex42:
So I have this question.

Let's assume I am undergoing networking training(CCENT) with IIHT, what do i do next after the training to qualify me for a entry level job in a company, must I obtain the certification from Cisco b4 I'll be employable?

write d exam , get d cert use am hussle, if u no get cash for d cert to pay don't bother about getting it then, durning interview prove to your interviewer say u know d job.. but u no get cash to pay for d cert.. if e fit borrow u cash God go bless am wella...

Graphics Design Vs Database management vs Networking vs Programming... Which would you suggest to a Microbiologist?

simiolu1:


The problem with a lot of training programs in this country is that students are not given proper orientation. That is why I like foreign training programs. Before you start a course, you should be told the things you must know, the things you should know and the things that are nice to know.

For instance, if you have no knowledge of what a database is and what database management systems are, you have no business learning Oracle. You should be well grounded in the principles of databases, database design and implementation first before learning about a specific database engine.

Oracle is a database software by Oracle. It is usually used by enterprise companies because it comes with a hefty price tag. The reason it is not so common is that there are Open Source (free) alternatives that would do the job quite well. Some include MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL etc.

If you had the fundamental knowledge of databases, learning a new software to manage a database or a new database engine would be a walk in the park. For instance, I use MySQL engine for programming. To manage the engine, I have about four software installed on my laptop: PhpMyAdmin, HeidiSQL, DBForgeStudio and MySQL Workbench. They all do practically the same thing but have their use cases. One engine; four softwares.

So my brother; go learn about databases; know how to design a database schema from the ground up. Learn about relationships between data entities and how they can be modelled; learn about normalization and optimization. When you know all these; then go relearn Oracle, MySQL, SQL; NoSQL and learn how to write queries!

You seem well grounded in this field... Is there any hope for someone who has just basic computer knowledge to learn all these? Where do we start from?

MightyFortress:
Graphics Design Vs Database management vs Networking vs Programming... Which would you suggest to a Microbiologist?

It depends on how free you are and what you want to do with the skill you learn

tessygirl:


I paid 450,000 for CCNA at Aptech

IIHT charges 100,000.

Aptech is just exploiting people, and I hate it. It is not even as if they teach heaven and earth, just the normal stuff.

They don't even use a server, instead, they use packet tracers (Which is only good when writing your CCNA certification)

where I learnt mine they use use server ... u paid 450k ... c dagboooo... na dem tell me, then I paid only 50 , went there for a month then met someone who graduated from there and I started learning from him.. u get d cash nah...where I stay there is no iiht but when I asked a friend of mine he said they are cutthroat

MightyFortress:



You seem well grounded in this field... Is there any hope for someone who has just basic computer knowledge to learn all these? Where do we start from?

choose database oo u can't choose both of them coz your brain fit nack engine one day