comptia a+ home study

bensimm91

Hi guys im new here and i am currently starting to study comptia a+ atm i am just watching proffessor messer videos on youtube i am good with computers anyways so i already know alot of it . but my worry is will this be enough to get a job in IT thinking of doing the network+ straight after

ssnyderu2

A+ can get you started in a PC repair shop or a Help Desk. Many will get the A+, Network+ and Security+. From that point they will pick a path such as Microsoft MCSA or Cisco CCNA.

orlandofl

I concur with ssnyderu2. I decided to do the A+, Network+, and Security+ to lay a solid working foundation. The CompTIA certs recently helped me land a decent gig in advanced tech support with an ISP. What I don't recommend anyone to do is is the HDI (Help Desk Institute) certifications...completely worthless, it has never helped me in any capacity. Once I'm able to move from support to a network position i'll likely stop listing it on my resume. I plan on doing Cisco and Security certs next.

Best of luck

-Travis

Kandinsky

orlandofl wrote: »

The CompTIA certs recently helped me land a decent gig in advanced tech support with an ISP.

Hey Travis,

I'm in the central Florida region as well. Which ISP? Do they still have any openings?

bloodshotbetty

My current employer is waiting for me to take the 802 so they can move me into a better position. It can definitely get you a job. Plus, if you know a lot of the stuff already, you will be on your way! I didn't know jack shizz and I'm employed

doubledees

best of luck to you. I am still trying to get an IT related position with my A+, lol.

orlandofl

Kandinsky wrote: »

Hey Travis,

I'm in the central Florida region as well. Which ISP? Do they still have any openings?

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