Confused on something simple related to the exams

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-Mike

it is my experience that the Win7 exam is about 1000 times harder than A+

srabiee

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.

Scamceno

Ah Ok thanks for the info people lol. Its always good to get some different perspectives on these types of things.