Certifications without using the knowledge

I work in a computer helpdesk (more like a call center.. we don't do a lot of actual tech work.. we have techs for that) I plan on starting on my B.A this spring at a B&M school. I was thinking since I have this fall to prepare otherwise I believe I should try to get a certification in this time. I really enjoy learning and being in a linux environment, so naturally I think Linux+ would be in order, but maybe Net+ or A+ (even though I wouldnt use a lot of the skills as much)
I am just wanting some opinions and thoughts of on the subject, maybe I won't do either and go learn some programming or web stuff
thanks for all your opinions in my previous post some time ago, your thoughts and opinions help me even things out.
I am just wanting some opinions and thoughts of on the subject, maybe I won't do either and go learn some programming or web stuff

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Entry-level certifications w/o hands on experience are fine. Do whatever catches your imagination and excites you! It's mostly the intermediate-level certifications that people warn you away from taking without experience. Do take into consideration that most exams expire, both practically and on paper, so it's best to take them no more than a year or so before you need them.
I would put 80% of your effort into you actual degree. You know, getting the most impressive degree you can appropriate to your chosen vocation, a good gpa, a good school, etc. Also plan for an internship if you can, or look for opportunities to do basic tasks for your techs.
(Don't be one of those call center guys who ignores the small opportunities to do more technically in hopes of one day being handed a huge opportunity without the grunt work.)
Finished!
On to VCAP!
B.S. in Computer Science at University of Memphis
Network+
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CompTIA Network+ Study Guide - Lammle
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B.S. in Computer Science at University of Memphis
Network+
Currently Reading:
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide - Lammle
Back in the day, I read these cover to cover:
http://www.amazon.com/UNIX-System-Administration-Handbook-Bk%5CCD/dp/0131510517
FreeBSD Handbook
The Revised Slackware Book Project
and then did a lot of digging through
man pages and The Linux Documentation Project
This approach is old-school and proven to work by generations of unix people, but at the same time there must be many new good books on the market nowadays...
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B.S. in Computer Science at University of Memphis
Network+
Currently Reading:
CompTIA Network+ Study Guide - Lammle