MAC_Addy wrote: » Welcome to the forum! Do you have any practical IT experience? If not, A+ is a good starting point. Network+ is an entry level certification. If you have some idea about how networks "work" and the terminology, you should be okay. Mike Myers book is an excellent resource for Network+.
cptpizza wrote: » True that A+ is two exams. However, at WGU, they give you credit for your certifications. A+ is 4 Credit units for each half of the exam, so that's 8 credits toward your degree when you go in. Network +, while also an entry level certification, is only worth 4 CUs. That said, the exams cost money and WGU gives you vouchers for your first two attempts at the exams offered in the course, so it could potentially save you money if you can get through the material fast enough after you are accepted to WGU. Also, take a look at the professor Messer videos. He offers free online videos for both certifications. Check them out and you can get an idea of the material offered with each certification and make your decision. Good luck!