Network+ good start
Hi,
I have had a look at the N+ 70-680 and 70-640
I do not have any certs and did spend about a year reading the book for the N+
Would it help towards getting me an entry level networking job.
I have about 8 years IT experiance but not a lot on networks.
All as im asking is would it be worth doing or should I skip it and do a Microsoft cert?
Eventually I would like to work in a school/college or buisiness as an IT technician.
I have had a look at the N+ 70-680 and 70-640
I do not have any certs and did spend about a year reading the book for the N+
Would it help towards getting me an entry level networking job.
I have about 8 years IT experiance but not a lot on networks.
All as im asking is would it be worth doing or should I skip it and do a Microsoft cert?
Eventually I would like to work in a school/college or buisiness as an IT technician.
Goals for 2013 Network+ [x] ICND1 [x] ICND2 [ ]
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I did start studying for the CCNA but I found it ridiculously hard as I had virtually zero Networking experience.
So wouldnt I struggle badly with the CCENT again?
I do find the N+ pretty easy.
I don't think you will struggle with the CCENT. The exam is a little more difficult than N+ because you need to know how to subnet in your head but once you get that down it is not hard. I actually had fun studying for the CCENT because you have to know basic Cisco router configuration which was fun to learn IMHO. If you have the extra cash go for Net+ and then start working on CCENT\CCNA. N+ will help you prepare for the CCENT but I think you will learn more from the Cisco exams and they will help your career more.
640-822 ICND1 - IT Certification and Career Paths - Cisco Systems
Oh yeah, almost forgot, Cisco now has an exam called the Cisco Certified Technician, which looks wicked easy, here is the link:
https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/cct/cct_routing_switching?tab=overview
Good Luck!
Then the other day I was looking at jobs and came across a few asking for the N+ so I did a mock exam and missed the pass mark by around 100 points.
So I thought I may only be around a month off being ready to do the exam.
I also dont have any certs so I figured get my exam cram book read and sit it.
Not sure now though
If you have seen jobs in your area that you are interested in asking for the Network+ then go for it. It certainly won't hurt anything to have it. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Thanks
Also, your comment about finding 70-640 boring is worth mentioning. If you don't really get into it, it just may not be for you. Nothing wrong with that. However, most people excel at what they enjoy so a bigger question you may try to pose for yourself is "what do I enjoy?" Certainly we make sacrifices to move along our chosen career path, but if you get on to a path you love, I doubt you'll find yourself bored.
HTH,
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I tend to find the more hardware side of things interesting I.E getting my hands dirty.
The comment about finding things boring was more the 70-680 although the small section on virtualization was interesting.
The 70-640 more was interesting but not as much as the N+