Will a Security + cert be sufficient in place of A + ? I have previous experience working in IT and am wanting to bypass the A +. I have taken the Security + practice tests and score in between 75-85%.
Absolutely, depending on what you're trying to do. I skipped A+ and got Security+ first. The helpdesk would probably care more about the A+ than any other field would, and I didn't want to work helpdesk, so I didn't lose any sleep over it!
When you say you already "have experience", what are you referring to? Assuming your profile is accurate and you are 18, I would get A+ first. Although you can get Network+ and Security+ without previous certifications, the jobs you would qualify for at that age more than likely will want proof that you have the foundational knowledge...enter A+.
Don't be swayed by some of the other stories you see on here as many have other experiences that let them advance a little quicker...not to mention companies would be more likely to take a chance on somebody a little bit older than somebody who is 18 fresh out of high school.
You have plenty of years ahead of you so just remember it is a marathon not a sprint.
The Sec+ does not take the place of the A+. it depends on the job. If the job says "looking for canidates with A+ or Net+" and you have Sec+ then they would want you to get A+. Honestly I would start with A+ and go from there. Since you have prev experience in IT then allow me to ask... What are you referring to?
Can you list the steps on how to take a part a laptop and put it back together?
Do you know the difference between RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU,
Do you know how to take a part and put a PC back together?
I skipped A+ and went for Sec+ because the Help Desk job required Sec+ and a MTA. But I would start with A+ and build from there...
In the darkest hour, there is always a way out - Eve ME3 :cool:
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
Why not get both? Heck might as well go the trio. You could finish all three in a year.
+1 Good Idea.
In the darkest hour, there is always a way out - Eve ME3 :cool:
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
Seems that there's so much variance in what a job requires, allows, or pays for; aside from one's personal path of choice. I guess no cert is a bad one, but depending on where you want to go or stay dictates certs and the order going about obtaining them no?
Comments
Don't be swayed by some of the other stories you see on here as many have other experiences that let them advance a little quicker...not to mention companies would be more likely to take a chance on somebody a little bit older than somebody who is 18 fresh out of high school.
You have plenty of years ahead of you so just remember it is a marathon not a sprint.
Can you list the steps on how to take a part a laptop and put it back together?
Do you know the difference between RAM, ROM, CPU, GPU,
Do you know how to take a part and put a PC back together?
I skipped A+ and went for Sec+ because the Help Desk job required Sec+ and a MTA. But I would start with A+ and build from there...
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios
+1 Good Idea.
“The measure of an individual can be difficult to discern by actions alone.” – Thane Krios