the hacker’s roadmap (how to get started in IT in 2023)

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I started watching network chuck last year. No experience in IT never thought i was smart enough to do it, legit graduated bottom of my class and worked a dead end job 7 days a week with zero benefits just scrapping by barely off of food stamps. now a year later i work in IT and im trying to get more into hacking. before this i hadn't read a book in years now im reading 5 books at a time learning concepts i thought i would never i could. Gonna be taking my Net+ in a month the Sec+ and going from there and it all really started from videos like these and taking a chance. i took an ITF+ and a google cert and just never stopped so if anyone out there is unsure of this path just give it a shot you never know what could happen

I was in law enforcement for 7 years (until two weeks ago). Started watching your videos and applying some of the concepts. Started studying for the A+ and learned I loved learning about technology! I just started applying for entry level jobs in my area and landed a job! I start my very first IT job this Monday and I couldn’t be more excited!

I finally got my foot into IT, only a Helpdesk position but I work for the state so it's a huge step from going from delivering fast food to IT, going to keep moving forward from here. Thanks Chuck for all your content, it really helped me lay out a roadmap for myself.

Thank you very much. I’m 20 years old and was trying to figure out how to get started in cyber security. This video made the roadmap seem so much more simple for me.

A lot of people skip fundamentals. I know its boring but its very important as far as security is concerned. Understanding how an infrastructure works and how devices talk to each other.

Thanks for the shoutout Chuck, solid list! It’s Jeremy’s IT Lab (singular), as in my laboratory…in which I do IT labs (plural) 😂

Thank you. I train new and experienced ITs regularly and I can't stress how important it is to build a solid foundation.

I just decided to go all in on IT, and I appreciate you and your channel so much. Thank you.

I used Jeremy's Vids and got my CCNA in about 4 months. It's crazy that its free. I also got hired within 2 weeks after adding it to my resume and applying. Now I work on Firepowers & Paloaltos often. Huge shoutout to Jeremy & that course.

I've been seeing so many people talk about getting these certs but you're the first one to actually take the time to explain why and in what order. Very helpful, gonna start my journey with this.

Currently I’m studying for my first IT certification. I started with network+ and to be honest is quiet hard and it felt me insecure sometimes. But now I see that I have to start with A+. I will change the path and hopefully it will help me to connect the dots. Thanks Chuck!

Since the begin of the year I started studying basics of cyber security, but after seen this video, I got clear view on what I have to do to break into cyber security jobs, I really love you for that. Thank you for the knowledge, I was so lucky to find you :D

Switched to an IT job 3 months ago after 13 years in a very unrelated career. Your videos gave me the courage and confidence to go for it. I passed the Security + exam today and I'm already studying for my next. Just wanted to stop in and say thank you for the amazing content and for helping me start down this path.

I've been trying tp figure out a future for myself in Cyber - This was the PERFECT video for me right now at this stage in my life. I am about to move across the country and was waiting to start my cyber roadmap but I wasn't sure where to start or how to get there. Thank you so much Chuck. Much love.

Hi Chuck, i am about to start a career in the field but it was kinda overwhelming to find a starting point due to the broad offer. Having you laying down such a clear path was very helpful to me. Thank you very much!

Passed my A+ in March - thanks Chuck for all your enthusiasm - I’m interviewing for several positions. Don’t forget y’all, networking is extremely important - and I mean the interpersonal kind. I have multiple ongoing interviews after meeting folks in the industry. Good luck to you all out there!

Im a corporate trainer and I always say that 50% of my job is teaching people how to use computers. To start learning more, I stumbled across your channel and have been hooked. Ive learned enough from you that my IT team wants me on their team. Ive been hesitant to switch careers due to lack of experience and knowledge, even though I know I would love full-time IT. This video convinced me to jump in and make the switch. Having a viable goal based roadmap has made all the difference. Just signed up for a premium annual IT Pro TV account and excited to start at the beginning. Thanks Chuck!

Thanks so much for this! I already have both A+ and Google IT Support certs and have a year and a half experience with help desk/tech support, working on my Net+ right now. This helped get me motivated again and adjust my career roadmap. You present some compelling arguments and reasons. Thanks again, NetworkChuck!

The A+ credential is one thing and it’s definitely one of the keys to opening the door for entry level in terms of “getting an interview”. Just don’t mistake it for a guaranteed hiring ticket. Some IT positions still want some job experience and/or practical skills because they don’t often like to hold someone’s hand through everything. Some of them want you to know Active Directory, commandprompt, Linux basics. This is especially true if it’s a company with very few IT guys. It’s always been that catch 22. Need experience to get a job but you can’t get a job without experience. The answer is practical skills and customer service skills. So if you got your A+ and you haven’t done the Google IT support. I highly recommend that because you learn a lot more practical skills versus just studying for an exam. It’s also a nice dual credential.