What does it take to be a computer student?

I am a first yr engineering student and want to have certification in any computer field so that my market value and job prospectus increases so which certification exam I should go for in These 4 years of study?

Please add any: career tips, networking tips, technical skills suggestions. I have heard things such as create a GitHub account, join meetups in your speciality to network with other professionals, get a mentor, contribute to stackoverflow, join a startup...

I am an undergrad student majoring in computer science and math. I have completed the core undergrad math and CS courses, passed 4 actuarial exams and interned as a software engineer. What else should I learn in each of the following categories to become...

Such a career in IT department in banking... Should I take some business related subjects like financial, accounting, etc. subjects? In real world, do they ask those knowledge in ...show more

Barely had any relevant courses related to CS. What all online courses can I take up that can be somewhat equivalent to an average CS student? I understand it's a very broad field and you wouldn't be able to get the same level of education from an online...

In a country like India where there are more engineers than plumbers, what courses/short courses I should do in the extra time that I am going to take to graduate in so that I will appear employable at the time I finally finish my stretching beyond time...

I am currently a home-schooled junior in high school, and this year I completed multivariable calculus and linear algebra through MIT OCW Scholar. I've taken a number of discrete math courses as well in my preparation for the USAMO, including logic,...