What to do, what to do? 901-902 or 1001-1002?

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Hi everyone! Berto (noob) here!
I've been reading and digesting everyones suggestions and comments on here, as I'm mentally preparing myself to dive in to CompTIA this year, but I'm still a little on the fence. Come July the 901-902 will be done and 1001-1002 will be or is almost in full effect.
I've read on here that people are passing the exams after only studying for a month, 6 weeks and/or 3 months!?
Do I get all my books for the 901-902 and just start now? Do I wait for the 1001-1002? Can I pass the 901-902 in the next 3 months? (February is pretty much over) I have a full time job (not in IT), a wife, an almost 4 year old daughter, another baby on the way, a mortgage and my dog Chester lol.
Back in 2003 I started taking the A+ Certification prep at my local community college but life took me in a different direction and now I'm back here.
I'm hoping some of you can give me some guidance and see what is more realistic.
I'm very glad I was able to find this forum, which has giving me a great amount of encouragement.
Thanks in advance!
Berto
I've been reading and digesting everyones suggestions and comments on here, as I'm mentally preparing myself to dive in to CompTIA this year, but I'm still a little on the fence. Come July the 901-902 will be done and 1001-1002 will be or is almost in full effect.
I've read on here that people are passing the exams after only studying for a month, 6 weeks and/or 3 months!?
Do I get all my books for the 901-902 and just start now? Do I wait for the 1001-1002? Can I pass the 901-902 in the next 3 months? (February is pretty much over) I have a full time job (not in IT), a wife, an almost 4 year old daughter, another baby on the way, a mortgage and my dog Chester lol.
Back in 2003 I started taking the A+ Certification prep at my local community college but life took me in a different direction and now I'm back here.
I'm hoping some of you can give me some guidance and see what is more realistic.
I'm very glad I was able to find this forum, which has giving me a great amount of encouragement.
Thanks in advance!
Berto
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Don't let other people's timeframes influence yours. It takes as long as it takes. Just start reading the books/watching videos, and keep going. Don't worry about how long it takes.
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Your words of encouragement and positivity is why my toes are now official in the water and my Mike Meyers book is on the way!
Keep everyone posted!
I hope you chose 1001-1002?
Trying to cram both exams into less than 5 months is going to be one hell of a ride if not.