CompTIA A + or MCTS 70-680
Hawkeye791
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Hi all,
Not sure if this topic is in the right spot on this site, but anyways I'd like to work in IT sometime in the near future. I don't have any work experience. I have some computer background. I don't program, pretty much all that I basically know how to do at this point is troubleshoot. I'm familiar with Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Snow Leopard. I can't decide which certification to pursue. Either the CompTIA A+ or the MCTS: Windows 7 Configuration Exam 70-680. Any thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks.
Not sure if this topic is in the right spot on this site, but anyways I'd like to work in IT sometime in the near future. I don't have any work experience. I have some computer background. I don't program, pretty much all that I basically know how to do at this point is troubleshoot. I'm familiar with Microsoft Windows and Macintosh Snow Leopard. I can't decide which certification to pursue. Either the CompTIA A+ or the MCTS: Windows 7 Configuration Exam 70-680. Any thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks.
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Dr IT
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Why Not both
Start of with A+ which would put you in the Loop for any IT Job ( as a beginner Hardware Support etc ) and then go with the N+ or MCTS .
A+ is basic hardware stuff which is very useful .. and i am aware a bit tricky as well
So best of luck ..........Venturing in to the Unknown
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it_consultant
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If I were hiring for entry level IT pros in the corporate world, I would probably find the MS exam more valuable. For geek squad and other outfits the A+ may be preferable because of its sections on hardware. In the corporate world, the minute we think its a hardware problem we pass it off to the manufacturer.