Hi guys,

I'm just in the beginning stages of applying to WGU. I wanted to come on here and ask if I should get started on the Sophia Learning and Study.com creds before I even start or can I do that and transfer creds after I've already begun? Sorry, I'm not used to this system, so I'm unaware if this is something I even bring up to an advisor and mention I'm planning on doing. I'm just trying to start and finish this degree as soon as I can (of course while retaining core concepts and passing certs).

Thanks

To try to do Net+, Sec+, Cloud+ and AWS Cloud practitioner before 10/31? I really don't want to pay for more school and prolong doing the masters program waiting for the term to end.

Hello...

Im changing programs from the BSCS/MSCS path to BSIT. Im only in my 3rd term with WGU so im switching pretty early on and thankfully half the classes I've taken already are also a part of the BSIT program, so not a total loss on things.

I decided to switch because I've been lookong and speaking with job prospects in my area and they are more heavily IT focused than CS, so I gotta go with what the market is seeking.

Also have a bit of a background in IT as both my parents worked in IT and I've been a hobbyist since middle school. (Computer need? Maybe...)

So yeah...any warnings I should know about? I feel like I am downgrading on level of difficulty here between the degrees.

Hello! I need help deciding if I should stay where I'm at (Old MSITUG), migrate to the new BSIT or switch to BSITM. I have zero tech background and am looking for a career switch. When I started wgu I really wanted to get into governance, risk and compliance, soc, some sort of documentation type job. I've never had the kind of mind that wants to tinker on things, figure out how hardware works, build a network, etc. I definitely dont want to be the one fixing things or putting out fires. But I like being around tech and the certifications sounded cool. Seemed like a good idea. I flew through the early courses but got stuck in networks. I enjoyed learning the material and did decent on the multiple choice, but the pbqs destroyed me. I failed my first attempt. I even left some blank. I can't even focus when it comes to labs. It's like a foreign language and it's so uninteresting to me. I love learning about networks and how they function. I dont want to build or fix a network. This class is taking me forever. So I'm reevaluating. I have 13 courses left. It's all the heavy hitter cert courses, linux, web development or python if I switch to the new BSIT. I only have 4 terms of Pell eligibility so I am on a bit of a time crunch. Switching to the BSITM seems like a better fit for me since it's less tech heavy but it'll be 26 classes. 47 cu's vs 78 😬 I'm thinking if the classes are easier (relatively, for me) maybe I can get through them quicker than the techy courses, though, and it'llwork itself out to be about thesame amount of time?

I guess I'm just looking for insight on if it's possible to knock out the BSITM a little quicker for someone who is less tech savvy?

Thanks, guys!

What videos and study material do you review before going to WGU? I'm planning on starting an IT Bachelors degree in March and want to get started on studying the material. I took all of the classes I could from Study.com and Sophia so I will have less classes when I start.

I’m also considering coming for the accelerated IT Masters degree, but I’m not sure yet. I have a lot to decide.

Planning on doing the BSIT at WGU, but I’m not enrolled yet. I’m trying to figure out the cheapest way to complete gen ed reqmts before I start so I can transfer as many credits as possible and save on tuition. I work full time and have a family, so keeping costs down matters a lot.

So far, I’ve done Applied Algebra, Technical Communication, and Applied Probability and Statistics through Study.com, and I’m halfway through Intro to IT. Now, trying to figure out what I should budget for the rest before I enroll.

For those of you who’ve done this, how did you map your courses to the BSIT transfer pathway, and how much did you spend in total? Did WGU accept all your credits without any issues, or were there courses that didn’t transfer the way you expected?

I have a question, does the email you get in your WGU account with tech job offers via Handshake, are they real or scam.

I feel so utterly incompetent with this stupid assessment. I was able to solve ticket 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 but for the life of me I cannot solve ticket 2. I know that its a DNS misdirection however when i make the changes on DMZ Server 3 and then flush the dns on the linux desktop, its like the chat bot doesnt care and will not let me pass. What the hell am i doing wrong??

I’m currently working on E007 - Agile Methodology, which is one of the newer courses in the updated IT curriculum. Because it's a newer class, I’m not finding a ton of detailed write-ups or search results on Reddit about it. So if someone has tips or examples that would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: Credits to u/nwcubsfan , basically watched a 30min overview of SCRUM and pictured writing a report on current progress, issues, and followed the rubric. Also use Grammarly to double check grammar.

I felt like Primary Keys should’ve been the EASIEST section but I failed horribly. Confidence down the drain. Spent two weeks studying but I guess I’m not studying hard enough or something.

Hey everyone!
I’m currently getting ready to take D336 – Business of IT Applications at WGU and wanted to hear from people who have already taken the course.
How difficult did you find the class/exam? Are there any topics I should focus on more than others?
I’d also appreciate recommendations for:
Study resources
Quizlet sets
Practice exams
YouTube videos
Anything else that helped you pass
I’m trying to study efficiently without spending more time than necessary on material that isn’t heavily tested.
If you’ve taken D336 recently, what would you recommend doing to prepare for the OA?
Thanks in advance! 🙏

I'm working on some of the labs for D335 as part of my retake stuff for the D522 OA, and I'm kinda stuck on them. I have code that works in theory, but the prompt for input keeps being counted in the output. I'm not sure how to code this without prompting for input though.

I'd originally tried making a function (like pretty much all of the D522 labs ask for), but it wasn't producing any output, and my instructor said to try it without a function.

Posting for a Reddit-less friend.

I completed my degree in Project Management from WGU last month. I would have multiple classes open at a time(usually 2, occasionally 3 if I had PAs out that could not have the following PA submitted until the previous was evaluated.) My mentor didn’t care I had 2 to 3 open.

Only for a few courses was I told not to submit until anything for a certain course until the previous-req course was passed. For example- E061 has PAs waiting evaluation, so I start reading for E062 and writing the PA for it. I don’t submit the E062 PA until E061 is passed, but the course is started.

This worked great for me, especially with PA and OE courses. At night I have time to read the textbook on my phone while I’m sitting in my daughter’s room waiting for her to fall asleep. I can’t bring my laptop in as it would be too bright and too loud with the typing.

Is this approach not available for the accelerated masters IT (bachelor’s and masters degree) path? Does my Reddit-less friend just have a crappy mentor that is telling them they can only do one course at a time?