I’m currently a line cook, considering making the switch, but I’m a little confused about where to start. A local community college offers some certs that seem promising.
I have a little relevant background, a minor in comp sci, but that was some years ago (trying to relearn some of the material in my spare time now).
I got into IT by getting an MCSE+I Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer+Internet, an A+ Cert and a CNA Certified Novell Administrator.
I am pretty sure that other than the A+ none of those exist anymore.
Getting IT Certificates is a good move.
You can’t go wrong with cisco certs, while they are not the top tier like the used to be, understanding networking will never go away.