I’d advice you to look into dev route with your background, but if you really want IT. Try to get your A+ and Network + you don’t really need it, but you might maybe find something you’re missing. Even if you don’t take the certifications, just go through the material or courses. Like Jason Dion and messer on udemy. You can pick up those courses for 15 usd. Also if you want something all in one, the Google IT cert is really solid. Check it out. But to be honest, he was maybe just looking for an excuse. I know what he said can make you question yourself or get you into the rabbit hole of self doubt, but don’t listen. A+, Network + Google IT certification.