compfixing wrote: » Hi, I have a question. I'm about to take my A+ exam, probably in 2 weeks. Let's say i pass it and i'm A+ Certified, but it expires in 3 years right? Let's say after 6 months, i pass my N+ and obtain an N+ Certification too. My question is, in 3 years(let say 3 years and 6 months) both certifications expire the same time??? Can I maintain my A+ while i'm trying to upgrade my N+ only?
Darril wrote: » Great post webgeek. Just to add a little, when you pass a higher level cert, it changes the renewal date for the lower level cert. Pass A+ Apr 2013 expires Apr 2016 Pass Net+ May 2013 expires May 2016 New A+ expiration date May 2016 Pass Sec+ June 2013 Expires June 2016 New A+ expiration date June 2016 New Net+ expiration date May 2016 Hope this helps.
MiikeB wrote: » I'm honestly not 100% sure. From what I just learned on the website basically you get your A+ in May 2013. You get your Net+ in Oct 2013. In May 2016 CompTIA checks your A+ CE, sees you passed Net+ and renews for 3 years so its good until May 2016. Then in Oct your Net+ comes up to be checked, if you met CE requirements you have it until Oct 2016. I wouldn't stress it too much. Hopefully in 3 years you will be looking at Sys Admin or Net Admin jobs that don't really care about A+!
NetworkVeteran wrote: » Replacing parts on a PC requires only a little skill--many teenagers can do it--and becomes less important as PCs fall in price. As you move up, if you choose to do so, you'll tend to find yourself touching hardware less and less. (Also keep an eye on the raging PC vs. tablet or mobile device battle.)
