Start your IT Path with ITProTV: ntck.co/itprotv (30% off FOREVER) *affiliate link BONUS: Can you skip ahead in the path? (quiz): ntck.co/skipstuff Fuel that study session with my new coffee: ntck.co/coffee 0:00 ⏩ Intro 0:39 ⏩ PART 1 - Foundations 4:45 ⏩ PART 2 - Security 5:37 ⏩ PART 3 - Networking 8:30 ⏩ PART 4 - Linux 9:48 ⏩ PART 5 - Coding 12:01 ⏩ PART 6 - Start Hacking 13:40 ⏩ PART 7 - Hacking Certifications 15:33 ⏩ PART 8 - OSCP (then STOP!!) 16:37 ⏩ If I could start over 18:50 ⏩ CAN YOU SKIP IT? (A+ QUIZ)

@Av-vd3wk

Жыл бұрын

Get a job at a small office!!!

@zulumart2901

Жыл бұрын

All thanks to you, Chuck. You are so amazing and all the information you gave really helped. Thanks.

@mariandeacu

Жыл бұрын

Part IV skips LPIC 😐

@origosis

Жыл бұрын

Ok I thought it was just a fluke the first 5 times (Cause if no one else is complaining it must just be me?). But these links to your site do not seem to work correctly. So I clicked the skiptuff link and I am at the "Course Curriculum" page. Which is where the links almost always take me. And all it does is open the date of the video and list some topics in the video. I inspected the elements and it is only text, no links. What am I doing wrong?

@lisaknieriem5852

Жыл бұрын

God bless your ass for this awesome info! It’s exactly what I needed!!

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

@lorenzomartinez9260

Жыл бұрын

Wow dude you and I have the same story!! Good job and good luck😊

@jojobobbubble5688

Жыл бұрын

Inspiring! Keep sharing your success! I keep telling people IT is the great equalizer in this modern world. This continues to show this to be true.

@frenzobloxroblox1003

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro this is inspiring coming from someone who struggle in school and felt inferior kinda to those who were quick to learning

@poolpatine

Жыл бұрын

I was starting the same way. I worked a 7 day a week, 2 hours a day crap job. I had the opportunity and got my Google IT Support Specialist Cert, and then my first job in IT a month later. But as I've worked the Help Desk, I've realized that IS FASCINATES me! Dealt with the start of a DDOS attack for a multinational insurance holdings company account, and just tracking things along, even with just minimal access for Tier 1 help desk, it was AMAZING to me. Seeing them go about the workflow and steps involved, it was exhilarating! Good luck with your Certs!!!

@awaisbhatti928

Жыл бұрын

Bro I am in the field of IT...but still i am not able to identify my interest...I feel like i am interested in everything. Isn't this weird😭😂...can anyone help me..

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!

@OMFGTrexKyle

Жыл бұрын

Why did you leave law enforcement?

@horus6915

Жыл бұрын

@@OMFGTrexKyle Not OP but definitely because you're getting enough of jackasses/junkies. You're getting tired to be insulted for no reason too.

@skatingdoormatable

Жыл бұрын

@@OMFGTrexKyle there are a multitude of reasons. Mainly it was not a career I wanted to pursue until retirement (15 more years).

@rhymetimeuk

Жыл бұрын

well done! that's awesome. I started my IT career with A+ and it was an excellent first step. I went onto some Microsoft certs (for operating system knowledge), then Cisco CCNA/CCNP, then N+, and I've been in IT for 15 yrs and am Principal Platform Engineer now. Keep studying things that interest you and the rest will come. Best of luck in your new job! (p.s work ethic is absolutely as important as technical skills, I've worked with CCIE's who had horrible work ethic, but CCNA's who were so effective as they cared and worked really hard). GL!

@skatingdoormatable

Жыл бұрын

@@rhymetimeuk thanks! I started today and I loved every minute of it! Looking forward to continuing my learning and gaining skills!

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.

@ChrisWithACam

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the job! You'll learn a ton depending on what kind of helpdesk you're doing. IT is 100% learning every day. If you didn't learn something today, learn 2 things tomorrow. Every day is learn and research.

@cortisolblue2208

Жыл бұрын

@@ChrisWithACam thanks mate I'll keep that in mind!

@ImGerald

Жыл бұрын

Hard work pays off. Congratulations 🎊

@shingosamu-do9sz

Жыл бұрын

congrats

@TheQuest07

Жыл бұрын

I heard about cyber security during covid. I started a degree in cyber security and quit 3 weeks later. Instead, I taught myself for free online and had a job by the end of the year. People don't believe me that I started on $100k with no qualifications as a penetration tester, but its true. I never had any IT or computer experience before I started learning. I have offered to teach people everything in a 3 month intensive course but I realised how hard it is to tell someone they can have a job with $100k without any qualifications, they just dont want to know or believe its true. An entire career in 3 months... I have qualifications now btw. The company I work for paid for any certifications I wanted.

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.

@MrScarySauce

Жыл бұрын

How's it going for you?

@BigDogMoya1

Жыл бұрын

@@MrScarySauce Going great! Been studying for the Linux + exam since I passed the Sec + and I started school last week. Going for my associates degree in Cybersecurity. Was trying to avoid school and go the cert route but the company I work for requires a degree to move up.

@vishwarao6064

Жыл бұрын

​@@BigDogMoya1what wa syihr previous job

@TheQuest07

Жыл бұрын

I heard about cyber security during covid. I started a degree in cyber security and quit 3 weeks later. Instead, I taught myself for free online and had a job by the end of the year. People don't believe me that I started on $100k with no qualifications as a penetration tester, but its true. I never had any IT or computer experience before I started learning. I have offered to teach people everything in a 3 month intensive course but I realised how hard it is to tell someone they can have a job with $100k without any qualifications, they just dont want to know or believe its true. An entire career in 3 months... I have qualifications now btw. The company I work for paid for any certifications I wanted.

@isaiastrujillo3192

11 ай бұрын

@@TheQuest07 hey I would like to reach out to you I’m also on the same boat. I have no experience what so ever but I’m willing to learn ! Please recommend any info if possible!

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.

@rhymetimeuk

Жыл бұрын

This is so true. There is nothing worse than being on a troubleshooting call and not knowing how to check the basics, the fundamentals are absolutely necessary!

@mellord83

Жыл бұрын

Yep you really gotta know things like subnetting and how PC's talk to each other on same networks and remote networks

@rio5796

Жыл бұрын

also some people are just to lazy but trust me the more you spend early on the less breaks you will need to take. it's like learning algebra without knowing ×÷+- or making a pizza without knowing how to make or get dough

@eklipze7520

Жыл бұрын

I agree to some extent. Depends on how spread your field of IT is though. In some cases, people who make pizza don’t need to know where the flour came from. Would it help them make better pizza at all? No. It’d be a completely unrelated subjourney as to the logistics effort, harvesting and lifecycle of the wheat to flour to dough; and all that time spent they could’ve learned how to make better pizzas. That’s for the farming team to deal with. It’s the core of departmentalization.

@jaeden_T0pia

Жыл бұрын

i’m 17 i just graduated high school but i’m really interested in this career and how to get started and im not gonna skip the fundamentals i just don’t know if people are actually learning this in person or online?

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.

@MegaNatebreezy

Жыл бұрын

Which resources did you rely in studying for the CCNA? Did you read OCH or are Jeremy’s IT vids enough?

@charlery

Жыл бұрын

@@MegaNatebreezy I think his vids are plenty tbh. I used them and just a ton of practice questions I found online.

@azzurikayvo

Жыл бұрын

Which site did yoy use for the course?

@udaykasturi7986

Жыл бұрын

Could you link the course?

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.

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

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.

Love this video as this is similar to the route I'm taking to becoming a pentester. I have done A+, learned a little bit of hacking basics and some coding. I'm now busy preparing for my Network + exam, which I'm glad I decided as it fills in a lot of the gaps for penetration testing. Ultimately my goal in the long run is the OSCP

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

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!

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!

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) 😂

@0diyan

Жыл бұрын

Fan of you

@JeremysITLab

Жыл бұрын

@@0diyan Thanks! :)

@Rizes13

Жыл бұрын

@@JeremysITLab You helped me to get my first job because of your CCNA course. Thanks a lot man, gonna support you as much as I can!

@JeremysITLab

Жыл бұрын

@@Rizes13 Congrats on your first job! Well done :) Thanks for your support

@frozensplosion

Жыл бұрын

🐐🐐🐐 Got my CCNA in November because of you (and boson) brother

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!

every beginner like me has been searching for this! problematic where to start. U ARE A LIFE SAVER! Thank you so much!

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.

@NetworkChuck

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help, Tyler! Good luck with your move.

@kckoellein

10 ай бұрын

Definitely A+ Definitely Sec+ CCNA 2022 and up is absolutely advised. Network+ is no slouch but the new CCNA finally gives a BROAD coverage. This is awesome. A+, Security+ and if you’re still here after those, then you’re really already on your way.

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!

The way you said, "Just start doing something" it felt like someone actually wanted me to do better. Like he genuinely wants me to be a better version of myself. I feel really lucky that I found this channel. Thank you

@mrwhosmynameagain

Жыл бұрын

you need to stay far away from 'Network Chucks' videos. He is NOT a hacker. Doesn't have the OSCP or any certs that hackers have. His misleadingcontent is only here as clickbait to make HIMSELF money. Every well respected person in the industry knows this. Just look at Hackersploits or The Cyber Mentors videos about this. Respected hackers like them are sick of money hungry inexperienced people like network chuck who are just here to make money off of people who don't know where to start. This guy needs to be taken off of KZread. He has no experience. He is NOT a hacker. And he is only here to make money.

@TheQuest07

Жыл бұрын

I heard about cyber security during covid. I started a degree in cyber security and quit 3 weeks later. Instead, I taught myself for free online and had a job by the end of the year. People don't believe me that I started on $100k with no qualifications as a penetration tester, but its true. I never had any IT or computer experience before I started learning. I have offered to teach people everything in a 3 month intensive course but I realised how hard it is to tell someone they can have a job with $100k without any qualifications, they just dont want to know or believe its true. An entire career in 3 months... I have qualifications now btw. The company I work for paid for any certifications I wanted.

@AnindoSarker

Жыл бұрын

@@TheQuest07 can you share some resources? send a notion or drive link with the resources only

@patrick_okora

7 ай бұрын

​please kindly send the resources and can I be a mentee please

@melo2691

4 ай бұрын

@@TheQuest07 and thats rly hard to believe, but hope its true. can you share where did you learned or something? im kinda lost

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

I've loved coding for years and have a little bit of personal use experience with VB/VBA, Javascript/HTML, Pascal(in high school). I never really did much with it and just started with Python recently since coming back to programming but realized after those 5 practice questions for the A+ that there are plenty of holes in my foundational knowledge. Thank you so much for this video! This helped a lot, I need some coffee now 🤣

I wish there were more people in this world like you and others who do their best to make it easier for us viewers. Thank you Chuck for your hard work

I never thought IT was for me, but after watching your videos, I have a whole new outlook on the field. Thanks for breaking it down, Chuck! very helpfull 💻💻

Chuck I absolutely love your content, keep it coming!! I personally have been wanting to break into the field of IT Security. I was able to get my BA in Information Systems Security, but during that time I wasn’t employed with a company that could help me shift into the IT department. So now I’m actively looking for new and different ways to revamp my skills and also obtain new skills in order to move into IT role… it’s gonna take time and patience but I’m willing to do the work needed to move myself forward!

This was a perfect example road map. Im currently an electrician of 17+years and have decided to do a 180 and change my career. Currently just studying and learning linux. Thank you for your excellent content.

Recently started watching your videos, I love them!! Keep ‘em coming! Also, if anyone is questioning IT PRO TV, stop, get there… going through the course right now for school and it’s amazing!

Nice I love to see this. I have my ITF+ and a year experience in IT and I just got my security+. I plan to continue learning and I was looking for what I should learn next so thank you.

This guys channel is a gold mine! I just got hired a month ago as a network tech engineer. A year ago i was so focused on being a “coder” and just learning random languages. And along those lines I came across the cmd/power shell and chucks channel and never looked back. Learning these foundations is so important before you even think about coding ( at a professional lv) and I thinks that’s a big gap for people first getting into this.

As a junior in high school I’ve already started my A+ certification training and I was giving up but you helped me re spark my love for this stuff

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!

@ethanlee6720

11 ай бұрын

Hey man!! Hope you get your dream job soon. Just curious how long did you study for the A+? Thanks!!

@BlueGuardianSec

11 ай бұрын

@@ethanlee6720 it was about 2 months give it take. I did Mike Meyer and Professor Messer as well as a ton of Chucks videos. Taking Jason Dions practice tests were critical too. It also helps to deconstruct and rebuild a PC if you can. I went deep on podcasts and tried to immerse myself in it

@BlueGuardianSec

7 ай бұрын

X - @blueguardiansec@@nexzey1143

@SS-vn6vd

4 ай бұрын

​@@BlueGuardianSec hi dear Did you learn only by watching videos online or different ways? Just to know because even I'm interested in doing this So could you help me 🙏

@Scarlett.DawnJH

2 ай бұрын

Ayy~ Congratulations!

Im currently a truck driver and im starting to learn about IT, im looking into cybersecurity. Im currently working on my isc2 cc and so far im loving what im learning. Looking forward to make the change and start my career IT. Thank you for this content.

I started watching your videos a year ago. I am a former paramedic. I do have to say you give a lot of insightful information on the IT world. I've been inspired by your videos and also my mom (whom works in this field as well) to go back to college for cyber security. As of right now, I am studying for my A+ and learning python currently. I appreciate your videos so much! Cheers to 2023.

I tried learning Python and realized I’m mentally impaired or something.

Thank-You so much for your added value... I started studying Cybersecurity after clicking on a link while learning Java on Skill Crush .. all of the educational marketers made it seem like all I needed to do was to take their boot camp for the Security Plus exam and pay a hefty fee for the education while doing so and in six weeks my life would change forever... the reality of it all is that actually studying for the exam and taking many practice exams and failing them... and having to back learn just like your road map showed makes me feel better... it's like the online marketers for Cybersecurity make it seem like you can just start out on top when the reality is you have to have a foundation already... your roadmap is completely legit and thank you so much for taking the time to do such a comprehensive video that will help people out in their IT journey. This video is truly a blessing.

I am a Cyber Security student and I was looking for such a video and found it. Thank You!

No lie when I came across this video I was super relieved to find so many gems and information on helping me break into cyber. I’ve been glued to this channel ever since the year started. Ive been looking for a solid foundation for cyber and this specific episode was just packed with everything I needed especially now that I’m transitioning careers thank you network chuck

The real gold standard for the IT world is following this man, its incredible how easy it makes feel studying this things!

Finally! Just comming upon this video and I've been looking for a road map kinda video for the longest time! 🎉

Man, I was just thinking about where to start and this amazing video came up. Thank you, Chuck. It was a great and valuable video.

This is literally my situation right now, taking the security+, a bit stressed to be honest because I don’t know what to expect, but thank you so much for this video and for your opinions shared.

As a 35-year software developer, let me offer that *any* developer who isn't comfortable with networking concepts is at an immediate disadvantage. I am forever thankful to someone who took me, as a developer, and gave me a roadmap into the basics of networking, and that has proven an *amazing* blessing for me in the balance of my career. I could not do what I do now if I didn't wear the hats of *both* a developer *and* a network guy. I'm no networking expert, but I know more than enough to work my way around most issue that leave "only" developers lost.

@zeroethsort1071

Жыл бұрын

That's refreshing to hear. Thanks for your perspective. A couple of my cousins are working on becoming web developers through bootcamps and I've decided to go the IT route simply because it will be cheaper than a bootcamp right now, and I'm trying to get job-ready as soon as possible. I'd like to maybe pivot into coding later though, and it's good to hear that my IT knowledge will help me in that domain as well.

@deonjoubert1898

Жыл бұрын

Hello from South Africa! I have been involved in data communications from the days of dail-up's, and progressed through hardware, software, installation & maintenance, Service Desk etc. Did a couple of courses, learning by doing! The learning bug has however bitten hard! I have done several courses(A+/N+/Server+/CCENT) because I had the time and opportunity. Now I am studying because it is my drug of choice (apart from coffee of course;-) and have lots of knowledge/experience that want to get "papered" for. Cisco, Cloud etc comes to mind... Lets face it, at 58 years of age, employment (formally that is) will only last another 2 years max, so I can study whatever takes my fancy ;-)

@AZ-rg3rf

Жыл бұрын

can you give some examples when your network knowledge gave you the edge?

@ahmedifhaam7266

Жыл бұрын

Yeap, im a developer as well, and im doing my CCNP now, but i woudnt go further than that, and instead focus on what is more revelant today for a developer such as cloud stuff.

@mellord83

Жыл бұрын

With so much technology these days it is hard to know where to start. I've always been more interested in the network side of things so I think a good strategy is to master the fundamentals of networks (by doing the CCNA) and then learn a bit of programming.

Thanks for the motivation, I'm doing a little bit of everything and each day it adds up

Thanks for these videos! I appreciate the clarity in the IT world.

I'm here to run my home server but I'm definitely keeping the professional roadmap in mind. I'm anything but a grindset guy, but I don't think anyone should be pursuing a B.Ed. without an exit strategy. If nothing else, it's great brain training that can only enhance my pedagogy. Thanks, Chuck!

Great information Chuck, as a retired IT professional I completely agree and endorse this roadmap. I would like to add your channel i.e you, are still teaching me things. Wishing you continued success in '23 Chuck.

@skeifr4565

Жыл бұрын

Don't message them

@Paddy_Roche

Жыл бұрын

@@skeifr4565 Hell no! I been around lol.

@skeifr4565

Жыл бұрын

@@Paddy_Roche sorry I didn't read your comment lol. I should've figured that you would know that already. Have a nice day!

@Paddy_Roche

Жыл бұрын

@@skeifr4565 No need to say sorry buddy, I appreciated the comment thanks.

@vashog9434

Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm wondering if I still need to write all these exams if I get an IT degree in college

I love the way you explain and give your point of view, personal touch, and recommendations. New subscriber.🎉 I'll follow your recommended path, and then in a few months, I'll stop here again to let you all know how I'm doing.

Absolute NEWBIE going into this field, was sent this video from a friend currently working in IT and I thought here we go a boring old watch for IT nerds , howw mistaken this guy is breaking it down, keeping me totally engaged and well I will be watching a lot more 👍

I skipped the A+ having a lot of foundation knowledge before ever going for any certifications. I started with the Network+ and then then Security+, definitely gotta say I agree with those two as excellent starting points. There is a fair bit in those exams that are outdated technologies and not are not as useful, but there's a lot of stuff that just helps from a foundational level.

Thanks for the warm video, Chuck. Enlightening, detailed, comforting.

Get A+ certification. Best thing I’ve ever done. Had really challenging information but useful. It covered everything in IT in one certificate. A+ isn’t easy, but with enough time, you can do it too!

I was already studying for my CompTia certs before coming across your channel. This has just totally verified im now on the correct oath. Thank you 🙏🏻

Thank you for this video this motivated me to get back into IT after a tough time with Software Engineering !

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.

I’m a Technician for an ISP, learned a ton of stuff through my ISP as far as Networking and such, but even advancing, they encourage the same general roadmap here. There’s a few differences, such as not really need A+ (given my experience in the field with Tech and some Networking), but for the most part, Security+, Network+/CCNA, Python and Linux, it’s all encouraged to advance career wise.

@negan4089

Жыл бұрын

The A+ is generally good to have that way a employer knows you aren’t bsing about your skills if you have the other ones above it then it’s not necessary

@skeifr4565

Жыл бұрын

Don't message them

@vashog9434

Жыл бұрын

Hey there if I do an IT course in college, do I still need to write all these exams?

@negan4089

Жыл бұрын

@@vashog9434 yes these are much higher level than most college courses typically to complete these you need 3 to 6 months of prep time to study

@tsipher

Жыл бұрын

@@vashog9434 I agree with Negan, college courses are nice, but for the content you are receiving, you are better off going with certifications. Those certs are definitely dependent on what area you want to study though.

Mate, you yourself are a Gold Standard! your videos are very good! compared to other videos on youtube, you shine out so far.

Great video, Chuck! I'm so happy I just became CompTIA A+ Certified. My college was offering discount vouchers, so I say "why not?" and prepared for the exams and passed them. For now, though, I'm going to concentrate on my academics first, but I'd love to continue with the Security+ some time later. I've been following your channel for a while, and I admit that your videos have inspired to continue studying even when I'm not feeling my best. So thank you for everything, Chuck! Hope your IT and KZread careers continue to grow.

Great video as always. I've recently taken IT learning seriously at 36 years old. I've started my Hack the Box course and also started learning Linux and then on to these certificates you've mentioned here. I feel super excited to learn all this stuff which is giving me the boost to do it. Thank you so much for all your videos and information on this stuff, it helps a ton! Love from the UK

@hintsbythandies1147

Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you. I’m 35, starting out too from no IT background!

@valentinalexandru9478

Жыл бұрын

Retail worker, almost 32, hopefully future IT career... My current job is destroying my soul and self-esteem..

@QuickDeath02

11 ай бұрын

I'm 29 & getting into IT with the aim to get into Cyber Security & ethical hacking

I loved Mike Meyers book for an A+. Love both CCNA and Network+. CCNA covers fundamentals deeper than Network+ and in my opinion it's more beginner friendly for that reason and I love Network+ since it's broader but it doesn't go into networking fundamentals as deeply. It's [Network+] good to broaden your networking knowledge. CCNA is also focusing on Cisco stuff. Network+ doesn't focus much on configuring networking infrastructure, it will only give you some idea how to do it in GUI for SOHO networks. CCNA is geared more towards network administrators. For CCNA i loved Jeremy's IT labs, for Network+ I found Mike Meyers book to be pretty helpful, alternatively I loved Kevin Wallace's lectures. Both CCNA and Network+ are beginner friendly and give a lot of useful knowledge after preparation. Love Chuck's video, very solid advice for us.

@JAM_2024

Жыл бұрын

One of his books helped me pass the A+ exam. However for network+ his book was completely useless. In the book he said there would be many questions about subnetting in the n+ exam and there ended up only being a single question. The only reason I passed the n+ exam is because of my on the job skills/knowledge otherwise I would have failed. There are better books/study guides out there such as professor messer.

Im not even in IT, and I love this channel!! You sir are the man! With the Plan!!

I know someone who studied A+ and then started a Technical support apprenticeship that I am doing. I didn't take the A+ and still got the role. Now I'm learning on the job, due to pass in April. Yes, I've taken a hit on my wages, but its been invaluable. So to start out certs aren't always necessary . Great video as always Chuck! Good to think about the next steps.

As a network engineer/ systems engineer (Linux redhat) and now a solutions engineer I think you couldn’t be more spot on. I have obtained almost all of the certs you described and while the Certs get you the interview your experience gets you the job. Thanks for what you do Chuck!

@lacensure1

8 ай бұрын

Can i have your email

@dwahnyoung

7 ай бұрын

@iamice9 can I email you some questions

honestly, the best youtube Channel ever , your straightforward approach to the goal is commendable. , all the informations that you are sharing and your coffee mug , you deserve a big thumbs up for your efforts, im a big fans of your vids . please keep sharing your amazing art and knowledge.

he is so right, I started my path in ethical hacking and obtained my security + and realized I really love networking and drawn to it. so now I do networking and currently working on my CCNA cert. you will defiantly discover something in IT that is right for you.

I am currently a cashier at Walmart making $14 an hour. I am watching KZread videos like this in hopes of gaining the knowledge necessary to make 100k a year in cybersecurity. I am on the right path.

@salmankhanali8778

7 ай бұрын

Hi dear how you get money 14 from Walmart I really need money and please help me out to learn

@NotRyan.

7 ай бұрын

I make 4€/h :)

@cbesc

4 ай бұрын

Checking in. How are you doing so far?

I’m literally right here on this journey. Currently trying to land a job in IT to kick start my career. This video has helped me so much. I was lost in the web of content and this has helped me focus my learning :) thank you so much

I’ve been trying to find a decent path to get on with google and KZread searches. This video was the best video to help me find what I’m looking for. I drive trucks and I’m trying to find another career that I can see myself doing from here on out. I appreciate the info!

Dude youre a G. Youve answered a lot of questions ive had without me even asking...

Man, thanks you basically laid out an entire road map to follow. I didn't start with the A+ but instead with SEC+ and currently pursing the CCNA, and when you mentioned about getting a job, and you mentioned help desk. I found it funny because that is where I am now. Thanks for sharing this info!

@godisnotinvisible

6 ай бұрын

I have the chance to either get the A+ paid for or both the Network or Pentest at the same time. I'm a complete beginner. Which path should I take as my first step?

holy moly this video hit me in the right spot! I just started in IT back in October 22 at a help desk for an university. I switched from working in a kindergarten to this, knowing this would be my entrance to IT. Guess I was right :) Thank you Chuck for breaking this down and even giving tips as to how to improve my skills beyond what I already can. Please never stop doing what you're doing.

@altairibne7321

Жыл бұрын

in the gspot XD

Thank you so much for this. I've never really known exactly where to start, and this helped me figure that out.

The single most helpful piece of information that I’ve ever learned on the internet, Thank you so much

CCNA is a very difficult exam but it is worth it. It is worth a lot more than a network + because yes it focuses on cisco but you still have to learn the concepts and how the algorithms work ect. It also goes over much more that network + does so it holds more weight. For learning linux and python Cisco DevNet goes over both and network automation which if you wanna get in the network it could be extremely useful.

NetworkChuck and Josh Madakor are my go-tos for IT advice. Both guys are literal treasure troves of information and advice💰

@Peytonwatson14

Жыл бұрын

Josh has been very helpful for someone like me Starting an IT Career from scratch

You sound exactly like I do with all my past students. Thank you for making my teaching job easier.

Dude, this was the right vid in the right time. Thanks mate, AWESOME STUFF

I'll be honest with you chuck, I'm about 3 years investing in my degree path for cyber security. I was just feeling the weight of the overwhelming knowledge and was loosing motivation. Your video gave me the kick in the ass i needed and re-lit my fire. You've got my sub! thanks, bud!

@mrwhosmynameagain

Жыл бұрын

He is a leech on the community and is only here to make money what are you talking about

@TheQuest07

Жыл бұрын

I heard about cyber security during covid. I started a degree in cyber security and quit 3 weeks later. Instead, I taught myself for free online and had a job by the end of the year. People don't believe me that I started on $100k with no qualifications as a penetration tester, but its true. I never had any IT or computer experience before I started learning. I have offered to teach people everything in a 3 month intensive course but I realised how hard it is to tell someone they can have a job with $100k without any qualifications, they just dont want to know or believe its true. An entire career in 3 months... I have qualifications now btw. The company I work for paid for any certifications I wanted.

@TBolt1

Жыл бұрын

Pray that your A.I. overlords will let you keep your job. Oh wait, it will be the guy cutting your paycheck who downsizes you while A.I. does most of the job. I hope you find stable work in something. 👍 Meanwhile, Chuck already made his money off of the views and referral incentives.

@Diediepxl

Жыл бұрын

@@TheQuest07 why you copypaste this everywhere? any special reason?

@TheQuest07

Жыл бұрын

@@Diediepxl Just so people see it. I have people contacting me on linkedIn after doing their masters of cyber security asking what they should do to break into the industry. Thats like 4 years and around $40,000. You can do it for free online within a year as I did. I could teach somone in about 3-4 months tbh. People think its such a hard and long road, it isnt. Google the industry and learn the right stuff.

I got screwed over by my mediocre office job a couple of months ago and I have vowed to triple my income and work from home. I’m aiming high, but have been humbled by the advice in this video. While watching this, I discovered that my company is hiring an IT Helpdesk employee. My company may suck, but if I can get my foot in the door in a place I’m already employed, I’m going to do it! Thank you so much, I look forward to binging more of your content.

@RoddPH

6 ай бұрын

Yo how are you?

Hi Chuck, I'm so happy I watched this video. I have my A+ and have everything planned out up Security +. Thus was very reassuring

Thanks for being so honest man, this is really helpful!.

Thanks, Chuck! Needed this. Barely passed Security +, have AZ-305 scheduled for the 27th. Also trying to knock out JNCIA before I lose access in February (it took me a little longer than 30 days) and feeling kind of lost during the whole process.

@theartificialidiot

Жыл бұрын

Barely passing is still a pass, brother. Don't downplay your achievement

@jongraf1714

Жыл бұрын

@Will Edridge Very true, but I know im just starting. Thanks man!

I'm in my bachelors in cyber security at Purdue, and this is my 3rd college degree. It's crazy how different studying for cyber security is from other college courses. This seem a lot harder but I wonder if it seems that way because of how it's broken down. I got 4 out of the 5 missed the printer question. Thanks for the great tips will definitely try to follow because I am kinda lost in this field.

Video is awesome…. I got gifted a PC two Christmases ago and got asked what the specs were for it and realized I didn’t even know…. Started searching around to figure stuff out and BOOM got interested in the functionality of a computer, now I’m looking to start up a career in IT wish me luck y’all !

I never really saw anything like your content! How can you combine such efficient guidance with this amount of fun? Amazing! And thank you, as I dont feel lost anymore! Go here we go!

Thank you. I am currently changing my career path. I recently started a BA in cybersecurity, and I was feeling so lost. I am so glad I came across this video; it gave me an idea of what I should work on in the next 2 years while I am gaining my degree. Thank you so much.

@abdqasrawi

23 күн бұрын

how's it going! are the courses worth it

This is exactly the type of video I needed right now! I find it hard to choose a path in IT... I'm currently learning bash scripting in Linux and I'm absolutely loving it

@21morpha

Жыл бұрын

bash scripting is definitely awesome! I'm just starting in IT, but as far as could see, bash scripting is not a really needed skill for most IT jobs I see around, but it is so useful and so cool that it is worth it on it's own. Also, it will help you build strong foundations on coding and on how Unix based operating systems works. And the best part: automating stuff. Really cool and really useful. Give Windows Powershell a try someday, too. I think it is the only Microsoft thing that is really good, ahaha.

this is a great IT video, honestly need more of this content on youtube.

hey chuck thank you so much for making this video...i really needed to some direction in this because i really want to get into IT..ive been teaching my self for the last year and i understand alot of things but theres alot of blanks that need to be filled in because i dont really have a solid foundation... much love

Thanks for this vid.

This reminds me a lot of the journey to Kubernetes. A lot of engineers want to hop right into it, but a solid foundation of various skills (Infrastructure, Networking, APIs, etc.) must be understood first.

@omarvictores3019

Жыл бұрын

do u know a similar video about K8s?, Im starting with that

@skylosuno

Жыл бұрын

Oh dang! You and Mike from cloud skills were the reason that I broke into the Cloud Industry. You guys definitely changed my life and career. Its nice to see you here showing support to Chuck ! And you are right, Kubernetes is a whole different beast. Still getting my Learning in for that CKA

@FoxInTheBasement

Жыл бұрын

oh yeah, went to kubecon a few months ago. every one there was an absolute beast.

@sugarskulllyfe5890

Жыл бұрын

same for cybersecurity... I dont agree with him recommending HTB starting out so early... youll be spinning your wheels if you really don't understaand the fundamentals

Bro you’re the GOAT 🐐 I started watching your videos a few years ago and landed a really good IT Job in healthcare. I’m working to get to Cybersecurity now I’m a tech analyst at the moment I will support this channel and recommend it to everyone I know

Great advice Mr. Chuck. Thanks for your info!

This honestly helped me with deciding on whether to get the Comptia Network+ or CCNA, CCNA is the way to go. ISC2(CC), Comptia Security+, and the CCNA are the certifications that I am shooting for to get before summer so this helped a lot and motivates me even more to study and work harder on projects.

@stevenbland262

Жыл бұрын

Shooting for my CCNA aswell, good luck brother

@Danny-oh3fb

Жыл бұрын

​@@stevenbland262 Good luck as well my friend! We got this!!

@rhymetimeuk

Жыл бұрын

I would get N+ first then CCNA.with both there is some overlap but N+ is not Cisco centric and tbh is far easier. It's a good way to get down a lot of fundamentals that you'll then call upon in CCNA. I did my CCNA over 10 years ago and went onto CCNP, and CCNA was by far the hardest exam, due to the broad topics. That's what I'd do if I were you. Best of luck!!!

@Danny-oh3fb

Жыл бұрын

@@rhymetimeuk True, I feel as if the CCNA, if new to networking, has the cisco learning curve to it. I just believe here in the states, that majority of big companies use cisco, only reason I am more leaning towards it. Plus, i think the security+ is a notch above network+ so it kinda shows you have understanding of networking already.

@SuperSaiyan3577fyh

Жыл бұрын

What's the update brother? How did it go? have you obtained them before summer or are you really close?

I got the Google IT Support Certification. It honestly is paced and like a normal college class. It also includes lab simulations as part of the course. You take several exams throughout the course and a final exam at the end. I got a help desk job with it on top of 10+ years of customer support/ leadership skills and a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience lol

this is exactly what i needed. thank you SO MUCH.

Chuck! Love the video, wondering when / if you will be completing the CCNA course you have on youtube! I love it so much and find your videos always keep me so motivated and are easy to learn from!!!!

A+ is the foundation of IT. It’s a must!!! 10 years ago I knew absolutely nothing about IT. Now I’m a DevSecOps Engineer. You all Got This! And Best of luck on this awesome Journey. 🤘🏼🧔🏻‍♂️

@chancellorbressette4155

3 ай бұрын

That job title alone is worth 10years of strife🥶

Definitely need a video like this! Currently in the help desk stage (been here for about 6 months), but I REALLY want to get into Cybersecurity!

I totally agree and I'm studying A+ (220-1101 and 220-1102) along with CompTIA network + (N10-008). This video verifies that I'm on the right path.

Awesome roadmap Chuck, as a cyber instructor for the government, I love your enthusiasm and approach to presentation. I would like to mention however that Cybersecurity is an incredibly large and versatile industry and penetration testing (OSCP/eJPT) is just one of many facets.