Advice Needed

amcloneamclone Member Posts: 31 ■■□□□□□□□□
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I have a friend who wants to enter the IT world. He wants to go the networking route. As far as certifications are concerned, should I advise him to get his A+ first to build a solid foundation or should he just go straight for the Network +? He is thinking that he should skip his A+ cert and start with Network +...

What do you guys think?
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  • lsud00dlsud00d Member Posts: 1,571
    I would first advise him to read about networking and what it really is--until you dig deeper it remains illusory.
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  • HumbeHumbe Member Posts: 202
    Most people start with the A+ and then they move over to the N+.

    If he has no IT background whatsoever he should consider knowing the basics with the A+. You need to learn how to walk before you run.
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  • Master Of PuppetsMaster Of Puppets Member Posts: 1,210
    Humbe wrote: »
    Most people start with the A+ and then they move over to the N+.

    If he has no IT background whatsoever he should consider knowing the basics with the A+. You need to learn how to walk before you run.

    Exactly. If he has no experience the A+ will be suitable. I would say that if he wants to land a better job the combo of A,N+ and CCNA would be pretty decent. Of course the CCNA is more advanced than the others but it is the right way, IMO, if you want to get more interviews.
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