Child-Friendly IT Training

Question:
Is there an IT training place where I can get training and take my child with me? What are the options for IT degrees and certificates?

Answer:
If you'd prefer to take classes in person, find campuses near you and call them to see if they offer on-campus daycares. Many educational institutions offer early-childhood care to their students--sometimes at a lower rate than a regular daycare. However, with a family to care for, you might also consider studying for an IT degree online. This will offer you the greatest flexibility in earning your degree or certificate. Many working parents choose to study online in order to fit their coursework into their own lives and schedules.

Online or on campus, your options should be good, as IT programs are as diverse and plentiful as jobs in the field. IT, or information technology, includes many choices for study and work: computer software engineering, database administration, telecommunications, network administration, and more. Before you sign up for any program, do some research to determine what kind of work you'd like to do. Such publications as Information Technology Jobs in America [2007] Corporate & Government Career Guide can provide valuable information. For job-prospect information in the field, look at the U.S. Department of Labor's "Tomorrow's Jobs." Best of luck!