I began working in the communications field as a towerhand, antenna, transmission line installer, ect about five years ago. I became very interested in the phenomena of EM wave, electricity, magnetism, and began educating myself on the abstract, and somewhat complicated theories and mathematics involved in these systems. Now, that said, what I am wondering is if anyone knows of certifications, licenses, ect. in these fields,(besides your basic Anritsu and site master certs, and the other gratuitous certs used for insurance purposes), that I could use to push my career further in technical side without going through the conventional corridors of college and or trade school, which just isn't a possiblility at the moment. Something like the wcet, which I am unfortunately do not meet the qualifications for, perhaps licensing or cert that has viable use for advancement, but could be taken with knowledge, practical exp, or even the ability to pass the licensing test. What i am not looking for or the kind of certs the contractors or companies generally are forced to acquire to get in the door with the companies the want to work with, but are really educationally light in information in use. I am sure many of know what I am talking about there.
Thank for any info you are able to provide me with.