Should I do ICND Part 2 or Security + or 70-680 microsoft course next ?

Hello Folks,

I passed the ICND part 1 exam two weeks ago and I am considering what IT course to do next ! . (ICND part2 or Security + or maybe microsoft 70 -680,configuring Win 7 ). I also have A+ & Network + .
When I looked at various Tech websites , some people say that having the CCNA cert & no IT work experience will not get you an IT job (networking or entry level) .

I am not working right now & I am trying to get my first job in IT (although for the last 8 months I have been working for a Charity Organisation, 1 day per week, repairing & upgrading computers). .

I am thinking that if I complete the Security + or microsoft 70-680 that these certs will give me a more general IT background which will me more useful to future employers ?.

How should I approach this dilemma ?

regards, john

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Comments

ptilsen

ICND2.

CCENT won't really get you anything. I think 70-680 would help you get an entry-level job, but it's far from necessary with Net+ and A+. CCNA won't magically get you an admin job, but it sure won't hurt.

I think you should be trying for a job right now regardless. I don't see any of these as necessary to getting that job.

Iristheangel

+1 for ICND2. It just looks better on a resume than any CompTIA or single MS exam

jamesleecoleman

How about just studying for ICND2 and security+. So when you have the money for either one go for what ever one you're comfortable with passing.

EV42TMAN

I agree with Iristheangel the CCNA helped me more then all of my certifications combined.

GoldenPC

Folks,

Thanks for yours replies, I will think over what you have said...

regards, GoldenPC .

umarbhatti

ICND2. Your half way through your CCNA might as well complete it. With 70-680 you have to learn everything from the start.

Ivanjam

+1 for ICND2.

dave330i

GoldenPC wrote: »

How should I approach this dilemma ?

This isn't a dilemma. It's a no brainer.

it_consultant

For a long while there was no such thing as CCENT. I am not sure which ICND test is harder (I took the composite exam) but you are halfway to a very good certification. Then do MS, the combination of both is a winner.

N2IT

ICND 2 for the win

kurosaki00

one more for ICND2

ccent is great, but the majority of people dont know what that it is
vs the majority of ppl who know what CCNA is

GoldenPC

Folks,

Thanks again for your inputs...