Copier Tech to I.T. tech

techcastle

Hi all,
I am new here, and would appreciate some advice.
I am a copier tech for nearly 15 years. I have lots of experience installing printers/copiers onto
networks. I have recently passed the Comptia A+. I wish to continue getting certs but wold like some advice
on which to get. I guess my goal is to transfer into a full-time I.T. support roll, possibly networking.
I was thinking of doing the CCNA or Network + next?? Which would you guys recommend?

Also just wondering would my current skills and experience along with a ccna/network + certs be attractive to
prospective employers?

Many thanks for any input.
Regards,
C.

kaiju

If you think your knowledge of networking is strong you should skip Net+ and go for CCNA.

N7Valiant

Too much experience some might say. 15 years in the same-ish technical role shows little to no ambition to try new things.

Passing the CCNA might help get your foot in the door.

backtracker

kaiju wrote: »

If you think your knowledge of networking is strong you should skip Net+ and go for CCNA.

Agreed in that this would show that you are willing to put yourself a bit outside your comfort zone in order to expand your career.

ThePawofRizzo

CCNA would probably be a better option to get your foot in the door towards a networking job. However, if you get CCENT or CCNA, and have some extra cash, I'd consider the N+ at the same time. N+ is well recognized as well, and having it and CCNA can't hurt.

odysseyelite

I'd say skip the Network+ and go do the CCNA. The CCENT pretty much covers the same introduction material. The CCNA should open some doors for you.

PCTechLinc

If you can afford it, go for the Network+. Getting CCNA afterwards will give you the CEU's necessary to renew the Network+, as well as the A+ you just passed. If money is a barrier, just go for CCNA. I don't think anyone would frown on you passing up Net+ for CCNA.

techcastle

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies, it looks like I should be looking more closely at the CCNA.
What kind of positions do you think I could apply for following getting the CCNA?
I realise I will probably have to start at entry level,
Cheers,
C.

nisti2

kaiju wrote: »

If you think your knowledge of networking is strong you should skip Net+ and go for CCNA.

Exactly. After A+ I also recommend doing Security+ from CompTIA.

Dojiscalper

I was in the same field for about the same time. Its a very nice field for the most part except moving up is very hard due to very low turnover in the good companies. I agree CCNA would probably be the best move, Network+ is expensive and pretty basic. Are you in a company that can help you advance your goals?