A+ should I do study for it.

ibit-mattibit-matt Member Posts: 39 ■■□□□□□□□□
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I have been in my IT job for a year and I am studying for my 70-620 vista config exam.

Shoudl I think about doing the A+

Also what things do you learn when you do the A+ course?



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  • PlantwizPlantwiz Mod Posts: 5,057 Mod
    ibit-matt wrote: »
    I have been in my IT job for a year and I am studying for my 70-620 vista config exam.

    Shoudl I think about doing the A+
    Why at this point?

    It won't hurt, but continue pursuing the certs you will use in your career. Not everyone has an A+, but if you work with hardware, it is usually a piece-of-cake to pass and then you can say you have it.

    Also what things do you learn when you do the A+ course?

    No way.
    I think the A+ courses are a waste and completely unnecessary. There is very little you will not pickup from experience and reading Meyers and/or Sybex books.

    But it is completely up to you. Depends on your knowledge, time and money. But A+ courses are not something I recommend nor something I would take.

    If you want to spend money for 'classes'. Check your community college for what they offer or some of the 'real' universities and get yourself a degree. Stay clear of the "I want to be a tech-type schools". They are very costly and generally are so basic the candidate is not a desirable hire once they finish.

    YMMV
    Plantwiz
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  • TravR1TravR1 Member Posts: 332
    +1

    A+ is a piece of cake. Just read the book and take the test. Classes are totally unnessesary for this type of test.
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  • Daniel333Daniel333 Member Posts: 2,077 ■■■■■■□□□□
    That's a bit of a loaded question. We need a lot more detail than that before I give you career advice.

    Ultimately if you want a $10 an hour Geek Squad/Help desk job then that is what A+ will help you get. NOW, if are moving up from that sort of role maybe MCDST, CCENT, MCSA, CCNA should be things you have in mind.
    -Daniel
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  • REID8968REID8968 Member Posts: 98 ■■□□□□□□□□
    What is your current job role? If you've been doing it a year, obviously you know something about computers. I think it all depends on your current skill set, and what you hope to accomplish. For me, I saw A+, as an easy cert, to apply to bigger cert-MCSA. I've been working in my job for many years. But, I will say that A+ forced me to learn, and solidify certain basic concepts, which has added value. Sometimes, you've just got to make sure the car has gas, before you leave the garage. I think it's a personal decision, depending on your current skill set.
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