How to use CompTIA A+ cert in post nominals (ie: PhD, CSC, MCAT etc)

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And no, I'm not talking about putting it beside my name all over the place. But for specific applications, is it really just "A+" tacked on after your name? Without other certs beside it, on its own, you look like a kid saying that your super special lol. Especially if someone doesn't know specifically what A+ is. The certificate lists "A+ ce". Not as the post nominals, but just as your accomplishment. Exactly as written, with a space between the A and the ce. Does removing the space look better? Firstname lastname A+ce ? Or first last A+?
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I do understand it is exciting to have that first cert, but I cannot think of a situation where I would encourage someone to write their name with A+ afterward (like a PhD) or any form of A+, let alone any other IT Cert. If you are putting a business card together or something, follow the logo guidelines, but aside from a list or logo in an appropriate form, I would avoid adding the letters behind my name. YMMV
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
Having said that, the one takeaway that seems to be universal: Don't do it when dealing with other IT or tech knowledgeable people. You may get ridiculed. On the flip side, I just got hired for a side job helping a family with a multitude of PC related tasks, simply because the "A+ certified" apparently made me stand out from other suitors. And I quote: "Your the first one of them that actually has professional credentials or education". Did they have a clue what it meant? Not a chance in hell! And let's be honest, the only people who would know exactly what it is or what it meant/entailed....they are NOT the ones that need your services. So going back to the original post, in those instances when it is actually appropriate, what is the lesser of evils for post nominals and CompTIA A+
You are completely free to do as you wish, and from your posts, you seem already determined to use this credential as a tag to your name. I would advise the next time you wish to disregard advice from the members to simply do as you please, just tell us up front that despite our experiences you are going to do the thing you are questioning regardless of our answers.
Good luck to you, and may you not get in your own way up the ladder.
PW
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
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Yep, exactly.
To go further, I almost always advise peers to not take the A+ if they're already in IT, as it doesn't mean much past that first helpdesk job. I am only pursuing it now because I'll get college credit for having passed it.
And that "not being relevant" thing is also why we're suggesting to not bother putting it next to your name.
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