The Route, With the Dates
I researched different ways in, chose NPower, built a study routine, earned my first credentials, practiced technical interviews, rebuilt my résumé, and kept applying. The timeline was short. The effort was not.
Foundation Validation Conversion
- Started NPower Tech Fundamentals
- Earned the Google IT Support certificate
- Earned CompTIA ITF+
- Passed both CompTIA A+ exams on the first attempt
- Graduated from NPower and received the Esteemed Professional Award
- First IT interview
- Technical on-site interview, and a job offer
- Started as an L1 Systems Engineer
Since then: six IT certifications in total, and more than 1,000 people helped to explore training, certifications, and nontraditional routes into tech.