Is Network+ worth it?

Greetings,

I am currently CCNA certified and recently passed CCNP ROUTE(642-902) exam, and I would like to know if Network+ certification would help me with my carreer, or at least increase my knowledge.

Should I go for N+ or straight to Sec+?

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SharkDiver

I, personally, loved the material in Network+, but I did it before the CCNA. I would usually say that you should get your Net+, but if you already have one of the CCNP exams in, then I would just keep going on CCNP.

With the possible exception of some government job that requires all of its employees to have A+, Net+ and Security+ (US DOD) no one is going to care or even notice that you don't have the Net+ if you have CCNA and CCNP.

Master Of Puppets

SharkDiver wrote: »

With the possible exception of some government job that requires all of its employees to have A+, Net+ and Security+ (US DOD) no one is going to care or even notice that you don't have the Net+ if you have CCNA and CCNP.

I totally agree. This is the only scenario in which you would do it, IMO. If you're at the CCNP level and have a CCNA, N+ would be utterly pointless.

d4nz1g

Thank you both for your answers...

So, I'm currently in a security role, then would should I go for after CCNP R&S: Sec+ then CCNP Sec (long term) then GCFW or should I skip Sec+ too?

SharkDiver

You already have the CCNA Security. I would skip the Security+. Same reasons.

Master Of Puppets

The matter with Sec+ is the same as with N+. Taking into account you have CCNA Sec and are planning to get CCNP, Sec+ will be of no benefit other than the before-mentioned.

d4nz1g

Thank you very much!

tbhouston

I wouldn't bother with comptia at this stage in your career . its like getting another undergrad degree once you have your masters..