A+ Certification

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: ibex333
Ehhh... Thanx for your replies guys, but I'm still waiting for someone to recommend some training books if you know of any, and some links where I can get sample tests.

I'd say in a way that being able to find A+ braindumps and info online should be easy if you want to do this

If you truly have a good understanding of stuff, I'd skip A+ if you plan on buying supplies and don't intend to go into enduser support.

 

[compuwiz1]

Don't be certain that NOT having A+ certification with keep you from getting a job as a tech. Many employers are interested in your overall computer knowlege and skills. A piece of paper neither guarantees you a job or keeps you from getting one. I've known plenty of people with no certificates working as techs and in IT, for that matter.

Save the Certs for your breath.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Don't be certain that NOT having A+ certification with keep you from getting a job as a tech. Many employers are interested in your overall computer knowlege and skills. A piece of paper neither guarantees you a job or keeps you from getting one. I've known plenty of people with no certificates working as techs and in IT, for that matter.

Save the Certs for your breath.

I think this has changed A LOT in the last 5 years. If you are an oldy, you are bringing your experience to the table.

Almost all the job listings of the peers to my company (large business/Fortune 500) have requirements for certification or 3-5 years of documented work history in the field.

There are too many kids claiming to be pros because they can customize windows and stick in hardware.

Almost anyone familiar with computers can troubleshoot hardware if given enough time...but when a company is looking for maximum productivity from everyone; having someone down half a day and a tech a half day on the issue is not efficient.

I have no certifications, I do have a computer degree and years and years in this. However to make the switch to the network side of things where downtime is measured in thousands+ per minute everyone wants at least a CCNA under my belt and a confirmation to get a speciality within the year of hire.

edit: currently I am a programmer / system admin.