| MCSE is comprised of several different tests, each one costs a few hundred dollars. I've never taken it but I have heard of figures of 1500-2000 for just the tests alone.
Getting a security clearance instantly adds 20-40% to your paycheck, however good luck finding anyone to sponsor you for one if you weren't in the military.
If all you're looking to do is part time contract based work in the DC area, I hope you are good friends with someone already in the business who can hook you up. I don't know of any business who would bother bringing a consultant in who has no experience in a typical job and just has certs, regardless of how many you get.
Finish the CCNA and get a part time job doing NOC duty or something. Unless you already have a hookup for a job, in which case you should be asking them what they want out of you, not us.
IT staff in the DC area are a dime a dozen. However if you want to be famous you can join my plan in creating the first IT union.. |