I'm in grade 12 and I want to know what education I need to get into an IT career. I live in Toronto, Canada and there are only 2 Universities (outside the city) that offer a Bachelor of Information Technology. There are three colleges in my area that offer diplomas for Systems Technology, Systems Technician, Information Systems Business Analyst, and Networking. Is it better to get a diploma from college or a degree to get started in information technology? Is there any other way of starting an IT career?|||Have you considered online IT courses? There are many accredited, cost-effective bachelor's degrees in information technology. Learning online not only saves you thousands of dollars, but you'll start reaping the rewards of continuing your education sooner--every certification you earn increases your marketability and opportunities for advancement. Are online degrees easier or less time-consuming than traditional universities? Well, not necessarily. You can generally expect to spend an equal amount of time--and sometimes more--studying for an online degree. After all, you're managing your own learning, using the online information and materials. Self-guided learning requires strong study skills, self-motivation, and abandoning any tendency to procrastinate. Developing a schedule that includes a couple of hours each day to devote to a learning management system course is essential, and making it into a routine will help out in ways you never imagined. Remember that at its essence, a schedule is meant to save you time. Also in contrast to many traditional classrooms, the multimedia approach employed by online courses often addresses many different learning styles. In addition, online degrees more freedom and flexibility in your own instruction. The flip side is that you have to be a person willing to carry the responsibility that comes with freedom and flexibilty. But if you believe you're able to motivate yourself without the pressure of an instructor (who will act more as a guide than a dictator) or your peers, then you may be ready for an online IT degree. Of course, support is usually available in some form. Many online degrees offer opportunities to interact with your instructor or peers through email, telephone, discussions, chats, etc.

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