Is A+ really worth it?

Mc5ully

After working in the IT field for 6+ years and have some certs under my belt I'm considering getting my A+. I'm curious if there is any point? Feels like I'm going back to get my HS diploma after graduating college.

Asif Dasl

Probably not. You seemed to have passed the begineer IT stage, maybe look for something more challenging like CCNA?

Xcluziv

Asif Dasl wrote: »

Probably not. You seemed to have passed the begineer IT stage, maybe look for something more challenging like CCNA?

I concur, after that initial IT stage, if you haven't attained A+, there is no need for it. most of those concepts you know already and would be superflous as you know them seeing as you at least have your MCTS

Mc5ully

Thanks for the input. I'm currently going for my CCENT/CCNA.

I guess I'm wondering more if I should just spend the $ to get the A+ so employers know if have it. Even though with my experience it now holds no value to me.

I'm curious, why do you have your N+ and CCENT?

Asif Dasl

Yeah I don't know why I did it, I had the money at the time and planned to do it. I don't think it holds much value for me. I'm about to sit ICND2 on the 13th and I'm just getting the CCNA in case it might help me down the line, but at present I don't work with Cisco equipment but maybe someday I will...

Mc5ully

I sometimes see job postings where A+ is required(if you don't have it you have to pass it within months of bring hired). Wondering if I would still have to do this.

I decided to study for the CCENT for 3 days(bad idea) and ended up failing with a 650. Re-taking it in approx a week.

I don't use much Cisco equipment either, but unlike the N+, Cisco makes it easy to move up to higher certs if you want to. I plan on making it to CCNP at least.

poszeone

the tech side of A+ is going to be easy for you. the other part is safety and your attitude to others .this is why i belive employers like to see if you have the A+

SamLea27

I am sure it would be easy for you to pass, with your experience, and unfortunately a lot of jobs do have this requirement and without seeing it listed they may not even consider you long enough to see they other certs and experience you have. If you have the extra time and money, I say just go get it.

joehalford01

It should be easy for you, I'm glad I took it, helped me fill in alot of the blanks regarding stuff I didn't know was there in windows because I had never needed it before (from studying for it of course).