Thanks Tito Satya and aadgfh. I am not really looking for shortcuts here, willing to spend couple of years getting basics and develop the knowledge in a particular field. Just doesn't know where to start, I mean which field. I see some training classes offered in community colleges for reasonable price, just need to step in for something that will get me prepared down the road. I may end up going through those consultancies, but just don't want to shoot in the dark right a way. Are ccna/ networking classes helpful for any sort of IT carriers? I guess the question is where to begin :) ty all for valuable suggestions.