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Comp TIA certs
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So I'm going to (waste my time as some say ) grab a CompTia A+ cert just to prove to employers I have a strong base of fundamentals. Another reason would be to get a raise at my current University Information Systems job.
The main question would be, Are Security+/Network+ Certs even worth it? Should I focus on CCNA and CISSP type material for the future? I can't really describe the direction I'm headed in or what type of job I am going for but I am going for this degree
http://www.cis.gvsu.edu/UndergradMajor/INF/
I'm currently a soph with a 3.8 if that makes any difference.
If this belongs in H/A let me know.
The main question would be, Are Security+/Network+ Certs even worth it? Should I focus on CCNA and CISSP type material for the future? I can't really describe the direction I'm headed in or what type of job I am going for but I am going for this degree
http://www.cis.gvsu.edu/UndergradMajor/INF/
I'm currently a soph with a 3.8 if that makes any difference.
If this belongs in H/A let me know.
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I'm in a semi-entry level IT position, and my BS in IS got me here. My job has since sent me to training for Win Server 2003, Network +, and I've got AD and Group Policy coming in August. But that costs the company money and time to send me to those things, and they also pay for my certification tests (if passed).
If you enter a job with A+ (which, yes, isn't as important unless you want a hardware repair job - most businesses have hardware support from whatever company they buy from), Network +, MS Windows XP/Vista, etc, that's worth something on the job market, and it will distinguish you from people like myself who only had a bachelors to back them up. It also says that you are willing and capable of pursuing certifications and they may be more willing to send you for the more advanced stuff.
Will it cost money? Yes. Unfortunately a lot, depending on what cert tests you take. It is nice to get stuff later since the job may pay for it, but you have to get a job first that will do that.
I would say, if you can afford it, do it. It will only set you apart later.
If you do any specific tests, like XP/Vista, Server 2003/2007, etc, try to do the newest ones, as since you are a Soph many companies may have moved to the 2007 stuff by the time you graduate.
Aside from info on this, can any one recommend another community/site (less awesome than PA of course) to read & interact with?