WGU certification transfer question
moe12
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Hello,
I am new to TechExams, so hello! I have a question, I am interested in going to WGU. Here is my question, I have certifications and I know they will transfer them in if they are less than 5 years old. The certifications I have are the following:
Comptia:
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+
Microsoft:
MCP, MCDST, MCITP Desktop Administrator, MCSA 2003 and MCSE 2003.
When I took the A+, Network + they were lifetime, so I was "grandfathered" in, but WGU is asking me to take them again because they are older than 5 years old. I got them in 2008. I have 7 years of work experience. Is there anything I can do so not to take A+, Network+ again, in my opinion, I already am a system admin, my experience is more valuable then those certifications. If anyone can provide me some feedback on their experience or maybe fill me in on a way to get those classes fulfilled with experience it would mean so much. Thanks!
I am new to TechExams, so hello! I have a question, I am interested in going to WGU. Here is my question, I have certifications and I know they will transfer them in if they are less than 5 years old. The certifications I have are the following:
Comptia:
A+, Network+, Server+, Security+
Microsoft:
MCP, MCDST, MCITP Desktop Administrator, MCSA 2003 and MCSE 2003.
When I took the A+, Network + they were lifetime, so I was "grandfathered" in, but WGU is asking me to take them again because they are older than 5 years old. I got them in 2008. I have 7 years of work experience. Is there anything I can do so not to take A+, Network+ again, in my opinion, I already am a system admin, my experience is more valuable then those certifications. If anyone can provide me some feedback on their experience or maybe fill me in on a way to get those classes fulfilled with experience it would mean so much. Thanks!
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snapdad
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You can take a higher level CompTia exam like Storage+ or Cloud+ and it will upgrade your A+ and Net+ to current as part of their Continuing Education Program.
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moe12
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According to this site:
Top 10 FAQs in CompTIA
I do not see where it says what you mentioned. Can you provide me with a link?
I took my A+ and Network+ in 2008 so they are lifetime. -
Tyb
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Project+ doesn't update A+, Net+ or Security+ as it still never expires. I'm not sure about Storage+ or Cloud+.WGU BS:IT Security (March 2015)
WGU MS:ISA (February 2016 ) -
snapdad
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It looks like I was wrong about Cloud+, but Storage+ or Advanced Security Practitioner should work for updating your A+, Net+ and Sec+.
CompTIA Continuing Education Program -
Danielm7
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You'd really have to ask the school on this one. Being current, and being within 5 years are 2 different things. Worst case, just take the A+ and N+ again, if you've got solid experience and have done them before it shouldn't be too difficult.
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Cisc0kidd
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I had a lifetime A+ and N+. After taking S+ Comptia showed them as new certs. At that point I applied to WGU which accepted them for credit.
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moe12
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Thanks everyone for the feedback, I will look into taking the CASP exam and go that route. @ Danielm7, I wouldnt mind taking the exams over again, I honestly just do not feel like forking out the money out of my pocket.
