A+ exam

[Eric1987]

Anyone know how much this costs? I saw on the comptia site it said 199 per exam and there is 2 to take. I want to get A+ certified so is this what I need? And is there cheaper routes?

 

[inachu]

Everyone has a different price. Would be free if you got it through your company if they offer such a deal.

 

[XavierMace]

Anyone know how much this costs? I saw on the comptia site it said 199 per exam and there is 2 to take. I want to get A+ certified so is this what I need? And is there cheaper routes?

Holy crap, A+ is $400 now? That's the price of a college course at a local community college and most of the time you can get a free or nearly free voucher by taking the related course. You may want to check into that.

 

[inachu]

Holy crap, A+ is $400 now? That's the price of a college course at a local community college and most of the time you can get a free or nearly free voucher by taking the related course. You may want to check into that.

I remember when A+ was $800.

$400 is not a bad price.

 

[XavierMace]

$400 is not a bad price.

It is when you consider it's an obscenely basic test.

 

[MustISO]

in 2010 it was $169 for each when I went. If it gets you a job over someone else it's not a bad price to pay.

 

[Smoblikat]

in 2010 it was $169 for each when I went. If it gets you a job over someone else it's not a bad price to pay.

This exactly. Got mine in 2012 and it was about $170 per test.

 

[Eric1987]

So I just gotta bite the price and do it? Tired of being a server I am worth more.

 

[inachu]

It is when you consider it's an obscenely basic test.

Yes you are right!

 

[XavierMace]

So I just gotta bite the price and do it? Tired of being a server I am worth more.

Pretty much, unless a Community College class is an option.

 

[Eric1987]

Pretty much, unless a Community College class is an option.

I already passed my hardware+ and software+ exams which is the supposed real thing from my college. It "preps" me for it. I already knew it all so thats how I know I can pass.

 

[XavierMace]

The class didn't get you any vouchers for the actual exam?

 

[Eric1987]

Not that I am aware of. I took the tests on testout.com I think

 

[LSANTHRAX]

I know i receive vouchers for free re-takes of exams and discounts on comptia exams simply because i signed up on their site. Worth a shot, otherwise i would use their site to find the nearest testing centers to you and see who has the best price.

 

[Eric1987]

I found one right up the street from me. You guys know any specific jobs I should go after with my A+ cert?

 

[XavierMace]

Local BestBuy/Fry's Electronics would be a good bet.