How To Get Into IT Without A Degree 👀 My 6-Step Plan

If I could start over and get into IT today, this is the exact roadmap I'd follow, and none of it needs a college degree. I've spent 20 years in IT, working up from tech support to help desk, network admin, and cybersecurity. Before that, I tended bar and mowed lawns. In this video, I lay out 6 steps for breaking into IT as a beginner: which entry-level IT job to target first, what to learn and how long it should take, how to show skills when you have no experience, how to make a non-tech resume work for IT, where entry-level IT jobs actually get filled, and how to plan your move off the help desk. ====== Start the FREE Information Technology Course with CourseCareers NOW: https://coursecareers.com/a/CoreyDoes... *** Get $50 OFF the full course! ====== CHAPTERS 0:00 How I'd Get Into IT If I Could Start Over 0:28 Step 1: The Best Entry-Level IT Job to Target First 2:04 Step 2: IT Fundamentals and Certifications for Beginners 3:40 Step 3: Build an IT Home Lab 6:09 Step 4: How to Write an IT Resume With No IT Experience 8:01 Step 5: Where to Find Entry-Level Help Desk Jobs 9:59 Step 6: How to Move Up From Help Desk to Network Admin or Cybersecurity ====== What's covered: Why help desk and IT support are still the best way into tech What entry-level help desk technicians earn The 5 IT basics to learn before your first job, and a realistic study timeline Which CompTIA certifications are worth it for beginners How to build a free cloud home lab with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and file permissions How to turn bartending, retail, warehouse, or military experience into IT resume lines Job titles, industries, MSPs, and staffing firms that hire beginners How long to stay on the help desk before moving up ====== Subscribe to Corey Does Tech for no-fluff advice on breaking into tech #ITCareer #HelpDesk #CourseCareers ====== LeadCreator- https://bit.ly/CDTLeadCreator VidIQ-https://vidiq.com/coreydoestech Systeme-https://bit.ly/CDTSysteme ====== Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/coreydoestech ====== 📺 ABOUT COREY DOES TECH 📺 Welcome to Corey Does Tech! This is the best channel for learning about software, marketing, and technology. Corey has over 20 years of experience in information technology and digital marketing. He shares helpful software tutorials, reviews, and tips to make it easy for you to understand the technology. If you want to learn how to make money from home, learn a new software suite, or discover how affiliate marketing works, you’re in the right place! Join Corey as he gives you great advice to improve your tech skills and explore new technology. 📚 COREY'S BACKGROUND 📚 Corey's journey in information technology began over 20 years ago due to his love of technology. He has become an expert in making software tutorials, testing programs, and writing software reviews. This makes him a trusted source for both technology fans and beginners. Corey knows a lot about the IT field, which helped him create a channel that teaches others how to succeed with technology. He shows you how to make money online, how to use new hardware and software, and can even explain the newest digital and affiliate marketing tactics. In essence, Corey is here to give you the tools and knowledge you need to do well in the digital world! ====== Affiliate Disclaimer This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them, I'll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products that I personally use and love. Thank you for your support!