So firstly, a bit about me (not essential reading, just skip to below the line for the question), just so you can appreciate where I am at in life, and my reasons for wanting to change my path.
I'm a 36 year old male, and currently earn very good money doing two unskilled jobs. One working for JLR in manufacturing on 42k, and my 2nd job is driving for Uber part time, at approx 24k. I'm doing approx 65hours per week. I have a mortgage, Mrs, and 3 smart kids. I have also recently been diagnosed with Adult ADHD, which has given me hope that now medicated (Titration stage), I may now be able to reach my potential, after massively underachieving at school, not following higher education, and slipping into a life of mundane unskilled work.
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So in my Uber job, I pick up mainly students, who are a fountain of information, and business men, mainly IT guys as it happens, many who have given me some direction during our short chats on paths to take.
Cyber Security is what has spiked an interest me, although I understand what it is, I'd be going into training it with no prior experience, although I know what hardware is, and can navigate IOS & Windows at lot more than the average man.
I was recommended take a look at The Learning People by one of my customers, and have been given advice on their Cyber Security course, which they assure me is a 'Job Ready' course. They are partnered with the EC Council, and their courses are all internationally recognised, all with exams, so competence will be tested.
So the course they say they will provide will consist of all the below, all exams, resists, virtual labs access etc. They say should you pass the below, you will be 'Job Ready'. They say I will also gain 'experience' needed with their course, which will be legitimate. Not 100% sure how as yet.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA security+
CompTIA CASP (Advanced Security Practitioner)
SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
ISC 2
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
So if I ticked all of these boxes, would I find work? One think I worry about of not knowing any programming. Would that be an issue?
I'm not looking to walk into a 40/50/60k job instantly. I will still probably Uber on the side if life allows, as it's just so flexible.
Sorry about the essay, and thanks if you took there time to read it all.