(Part 2) Top products from r/WGU
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.
21. Systems Analysis and Design (Shelly Cashman Series)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
This refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a generic box
22. HD Pro Webcam 1080P with Microphone, Laptop Desktop PC Web Computer Camera for MAC Video Calling Recording Video Conference, 110 Degree Wide Angle,USB Streaming Webcams with Privacy Shutter and Tripod
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
✅Webcam 1080P→【 2020 April upgrade】: Webcam with Privacy Shutter, ensures your privacy behind the laptop.This Webcam support High definition video capture of 1080p at up to 30fps, specially designed PC Webcam for Professional quality Video Chatting or Video Recording✅Webcam with microphone...
23. The Elements of Statistical Learning: Data Mining, Inference, and Prediction, Second Edition (Springer Series in Statistics)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
This refurbished product is tested and certified to work properly. The product will have minor blemishes and/or light scratches. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, and may arrive in a ...
24. IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish, Third Edition
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
25. Schaum's Outline of Managerial Accounting, 2nd Edition (Schaum's Outlines)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
McGraw-Hill
26. Pre-calculus Demystified, Second Edition
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
27. Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Network+ Certification Passport, 4th Edition (Exam N10-005) (CompTIA Authorized)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
28. CHFI Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification All-in-One Exam Guide
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
29. Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Passport, Fourth Edition (Exam SY0-401) (Mike Meyers' Certficiation Passport)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
31. Java for Programmers (Deitel Developer)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
32. The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Save up to 15% when buying these two titles together.The Pragmatic Programmer cuts through the increasing specialization and technicalities of modern software development to examine the core process--taking a requirement and producing working, maintainable code that delights its users.It covers topi...
33. CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Exam Cram
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Pearson It Certification
34. A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Tarcher
35. Exam 98-361 MTA Software Development Fundamentals
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
36. Exam 98-366: MTA Networking Fundamentals
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
37. Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Microsoft Press
tl;dr version:
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.
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.
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! :)
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
This seems like a cheap option
https://www.amazon.com/Akyta-Streaming-Recording-Computer-Rotatable/dp/B07QP6G5JV
books that have helped me( i keep them as reference)
https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Algebra-Barbara-Lee-Bleau/dp/0764120085/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500377758&sr=8-2&keywords=forgotten+algebra
https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Calculus-Barbara-Bleau-Ph-D/dp/0764119982/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500379330&sr=8-1&keywords=forgotten+calculus
https://www.amazon.com/Pre-calculus-Demystified-Second-Rhonda-Huettenmueller/dp/0071778497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500379354&sr=8-1&keywords=precalculus+demystified
https://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Intuitive-Physical-Approach-Mathematics-ebook/dp/B00CB2MK6C/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500379374&sr=8-3&keywords=calculus
https://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Idiots-Guides-Michael-Kelley-ebook/dp/B01E6H5C5A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1500379523&sr=8-2&keywords=calculus+idiots+guide
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
https://www.amazon.com/CLEP-Introductory-Sociology-Online-Preparation/dp/0738610917/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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