Confused on something simple related to the exams

ScamcenoScamceno Member Posts: 30 ■■□□□□□□□□
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Ok after looking a while I found the answer to my initial question. so on this edit I just want to know would the MCSA be more valuable for my first help desk job then the A+? From what I understand they compliment each other. But it seems I would only need 1 to get into WGU.

I was informed that the Windows 7 exam was cheaper then the A+ but it doesn't seem to be from what I read in another thread, needing to pass 2 tests for both to complete the certification. Plus apparently WGU will have the A+ in the curriculum, but I am not certain for the Windows 7 exams. Right now I plan on taking the IT path with no emphasis since I have no clue what i'd specialize in at this point.
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  • Mike-MikeMike-Mike Member Posts: 1,860
    it is my experience that the Win7 exam is about 1000 times harder than A+
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  • srabieesrabiee Member Posts: 1,231 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Yes, the MCSA: Windows 7 certification is much, much more difficult to obtain than the A+. It is also more prestigious IMO, as it requires more knowledge and expertise to obtain.

    The A+ is a vendor-neutral, general PC knowledge and PC hardware cert. IMO it would benefit you most in a situation where you have limited knowledge with PC hardware and components, or work in a computer shop where you will be upgrading or repairing PCs with new hardware components Most people begin their IT journey with this cert.

    The MCSA: Windows 7 is Microsoft's new Tier 1 cert on Win7. It is the first step onto the path to MCSA: Server 2008 and ultimately MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure and MCSE: Server Infrastructure. The MCSA deals directly with Microsoft OS and technologies, particularly in a network and AD environment. This would benefit you most in a position where you are providing helpdesk or sysadmin support for a Windows 7/Server 2008R2 domain.

    If you're just looking to obtain a cert to qualify for WGU admissions, then I recommend doing either the A+ (which is 2 tests), the Server+ (1 test), or the Network+ (1 test). That's going to be a much easier route than the MCSA. You can worry about tackling the MCSA after you finish your degree.
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  • ScamcenoScamceno Member Posts: 30 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Ah Ok thanks for the info people lol. Its always good to get some different perspectives on these types of things.
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