(Part 2) Top products from r/WGU

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We found 25 product mentions on r/WGU. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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u/frostmatthew · 3 pointsr/WGU

tl;dr version:

  1. yes
  2. no, but that will be the case at any school

    Quick background to validate the above/below: I was a 30y/o banquet manager when I decided to change careers. I had no prior experience [unless you want to count a single programming class I took in high school] but did get a job in tech support at a medium size startup while I was in school and wrote a couple apps for our department. Just before I graduated I started working at a primarily Google & Mozilla funded non-profit as their sole software engineer. I moved on after a little over two years and am now a software engineer at VMware.

  3. The degree is a huge boost in getting past HR and/or having [good] recruiters work with you. You'll also learn the skills/knowledge necessary to get hired as a developer, which is obviously the more important part - but for the most part this is all stuff you can learn on your own, but you'll greatly reduce the number places that will even give you a phone screen if you don't have a degree [I'm not saying this is how it should be, but this is how it is].

  4. I typed out a lot before remembering New Relic had a great blog post a few months ago about all the stuff you don't learn in school [about software development], ha. So I would highly recommend you not only read it but also try to learn a little on your own (especially regarding SQL and version control) http://blog.newrelic.com/2014/06/03/10-secrets-learned-software-engineering-degree-probably-didnt/ Being a good developer (or good anything) takes time/experience - but knowing what they don't cover in school (and trying to learn it on your own) will help.

    Two books I'd suggest reading are The Pragmatic Programmer and Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software. Pragmatic Programmer is one of those classics that every good dev has read (and follows!). Code is great at giving you some insight into what's actually happening at a lower level - though it gets a bit repetitive/boring about halfway through so don't feel bad about putting it down once you reach that point.

    The best thing you can do to help you land a job is have some open-source side-projects (ideally on GitHub). Doesn't have to be anything major or unique - but it will help a lot for potential employers to see what your code looks like.

u/eperdu · 1 pointr/WGU

I personally didn't like the Note Pirate or Tony Bell videos. They were just not clicking with me. I found the Managerial Accounting for Dummies book a great resource (you can find it free if you dig a little) and I also have had great luck with the Schaum's Outline books and they have one for Managerial Accounting.

If you DO like videos, I highly recommend Farhat's accounting videos. He helped me tremendously (first videos to ever do that!) in Intermediate Accounting. He has some playlists for managerial accounting (not the CCP ones) as well. I recommend checking those out.

What areas did you score lowest in your coaching report?

I found that the OA was harder than the PA. For example, in all my pre-assessments, I was scoring 100% on CVP but on the OA, I scored a meager 37.50% which means this was much more challenging on the OA than the PA. The questions were far more complex and involved.

Really know the segments dealing with overheard and how to calculate it based on various factors.

I also highly recommend the videos from the CMs that cover select chapters (1-5, 7, 8, 10, 11) as they cover the majority of the exam and all the major concepts.

The LearnSmart modules are really good at representing the spectrum of questions. I think the assessment actually matches LearnSmart modules better than the pre-assessment.

Let me know if you have other questions. I had no issues with this class and did enjoy it though Cost and Managerial Accounting was a different story! :)

u/bdclark · 2 pointsr/WGU

I am starting up TPV1 tonight, just knocked out BOV1 earlier today. This will be my last cert at WGU! I've seen the following book recommended, as it apparently reads much better than the official WGU text and still adequately prepares you for the exam.

IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish

The best part? It's available on Books24x7, which I'm trying to figure out how to get loaded up on my Nexus 7 to make for easy viewing.

u/jesfre · 3 pointsr/WGU

I don’t have any practical suggestions; I’d say take a look at how long you’re studying and if you begin to “check out”, get up and do something else for a bit.

Also read A Mind for Numbers (A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra) https://www.amazon.com/dp/039916524X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_43L4Bb5DTHGTY)

Best book on studying habits ever. It’s helped me a ton.

Best wishes!

u/ravegrunt · 2 pointsr/WGU

This is the version I passed! It was heavier on simulations than the previous CompTIA ones - since I don't feel comfortable saying a specific number, I would be prepared for more than, say, Network+.

The other big help I had was Mike Meyers' Passport for Security+ (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/0071832149) - I like books with a lot more crunch than fluff. If you have a Kindle and a few hours to review sticky spots, I'd recommend downloading it!

If you are doing okay on the WGU-provided stuff, however, just be calm, take your time on the sims, and you'll one-shot it. You do have to think a bit more out of the box than you did with A+ and N+, but it wasn't unreasonable.

Best of luck!

u/throwawaystickies · 1 pointr/WGU

Thank you!! If you don't mind my asking, if you're working a full-time job, how much time have you been allocating for the program, and in how many months are you projected to finish?

Also, do you have any tips on how I can best prepare before entering the program? I'm considering reading the Elements of Statistics during commute instead of the usual ones I read and brush up on my linear algebra to prepare.

u/pomorobo · 1 pointr/WGU

I think Business - IT Management is the closest thing WGU has to offer, though you may want to supplement your education by learning Systems Analysis.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1305494601/ This is a pretty good book on Systems Analysis and Design.

u/pinrail · 1 pointr/WGU

No it's not. But I found a used copy of it on Amazon for like $13 plus shipping. Big classes like this I like to have physical copies. Looks like there are still a lot for sale for that price: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/007811084X

u/studylikehermione · 1 pointr/WGU

The videos were not enough for me, but I had no experience in IT at all. I mean none.

This book: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Networking-Essentials-Darril/dp/1118016858
was awesome.

I also found a free pdf of this: https://www.amazon.com/Exam-98-366-MTA-Networking-Fundamentals/dp/0470901837/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P2AWDNSQRGY190FK14N5

When I signed up for the exam I payed for access to the practice tests and between those three resources and a lot of studying I passed with an 86.

u/Jarontea · 3 pointsr/WGU

I am in the middle of taking KET1 right now. I already completed BOV1 but still need CUV1. I actually wish I had taken CUV1 first. KET1 along with KFT1 are the two hardest programming classes you will take and should be left to the end. Consider it more of an intro into advanced programming where as the others are basic programming.

Also a bit of advice on Java, the supplied eBook is worthless. This one will help you much more..

http://www.amazon.com/Programmers-Edition-Deitel-Developer-Series/dp/0132821540/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Also watch the lynda videos on Java essentials. You can get them from your WGU log in. Go to Resources>Library>Lynda.com Video Library>Software>Java

u/Purple_Techie · 1 pointr/WGU

I was looking to take the Software Development Fundamentals MTA.. I purchased this book before i began at WGU.. I really believed it helped me. I started 7/1passed the class on 7/3..

https://www.amazon.com/Exam-98-361-Software-Development-Fundamentals/dp/047088911X

here is where you can find the syllabus for the exam. it lines up pretty well with the class

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-98-361.aspx

u/mandabutler_ · 1 pointr/WGU

I'm working on studying for this while I wait to be re-enrolled. Just purchased the all-in-one CHFI book for $30. I've used these books before for CompTIA exams and thought it might be a good place to start.

https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Hacking-Forensic-Investigator-Certification/dp/0071831568/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=all-in-one+chfi&qid=1572398962&sr=8-3

u/TheStender · 2 pointsr/WGU

This is exactly the comment I was coming in to make. If you browse through r/CompTIA you'll see the same thing said over and over.

I'll also throw in the ExamCram book

u/meeds122 · 1 pointr/WGU

I took the Net+ in November before I enrolled at WGU. I read through the Mike Myers Network+ Passport book and passed the exam no problem YMMV

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Network-Certification-Passport-Authorized/dp/0071789057