I'm thinking of taking the A+ exam....

[fibes]

I have not taking a corse n about a year 1/2. I was wondering if I should take a refresher course. How difficult are exams?

 

[Pulsar]

This doesn't exactly seem highly technical.

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Originally posted by: fibes
I have not taking a corse n about a year 1/2. I was wondering if I should take a refresher course. How difficult are exams?

Maybe you should consider taking an english "corse" first.

This is not highly technical.

 

[rimshaker]

Not to offend you, but having an A+ certification is a joke!!! It means practically nothing. I could've passed it when i was 13yrs old. I've met people who have just gotten certified yet they don't know the first thing to do when you sit them down in front of a bunch of computer parts layed out in front of them. I remember one guy askin... "whats the syringe for?" I said it goes on the cpu before you put on the heatsink. So what does he do?.... proceeds to squeeze out thermal paste on the packaging instead of the core. ....

 

[Booty]

Originally posted by: rimshaker
Not to offend you, but having an A+ certification is a joke!!! It means practically nothing. I could've passed it when i was 13yrs old. I've met people who have just gotten certified yet they don't know the first thing to do when you sit them down in front of a bunch of computer parts layed out in front of them. I remember one guy askin... "whats the syringe for?" I said it goes on the cpu before you put on the heatsink. So what does he do?.... proceeds to squeeze out thermal paste on the packaging instead of the core. ....

You and I and most of the people here realize that A+ is a joke, but the fact of the matter is that it's a marketing tool. Joe Schmo doesn't know that an A+ certified technician might not know his a-hole from a USB port, and the tests only cost about $150 each... in most cases, the certification easily pays for itself. There's no reason to get A+ if you're not going to need it to market yourself, but there are definately reasons to get it.

 

[Sahakiel]

Originally posted by: Booty

Originally posted by: rimshaker
Not to offend you, but having an A+ certification is a joke!!! It means practically nothing. I could've passed it when i was 13yrs old. I've met people who have just gotten certified yet they don't know the first thing to do when you sit them down in front of a bunch of computer parts layed out in front of them. I remember one guy askin... "whats the syringe for?" I said it goes on the cpu before you put on the heatsink. So what does he do?.... proceeds to squeeze out thermal paste on the packaging instead of the core. ....

You and I and most of the people here realize that A+ is a joke, but the fact of the matter is that it's a marketing tool. Joe Schmo doesn't know that an A+ certified technician might not know his a-hole from a USB port, and the tests only cost about $150 each... in most cases, the certification easily pays for itself. There's no reason to get A+ if you're not going to need it to market yourself, but there are definately reasons to get it.

Work at Fry's.

 

[vegetation]

You and I and most of the people here realize that A+ is a joke, but the fact of the matter is that it's a marketing tool. Joe Schmo doesn't know that an A+ certified technician might not know his a-hole from a USB port, and the tests only cost about $150 each... in most cases, the certification easily pays for itself. There's no reason to get A+ if you're not going to need it to market yourself, but there are definately reasons to get it.

One needs to realize that in large companies, HR departments do a check-list of your credentials. They usually have zero knowledge (and they don't care to learn) about the specifics of a cert or degree, but they need to put a check mark next to it showing you possess the credentials. One less check mark means one less chance in you getting a potential job with them over someone who ranks over you.

 

[Booty]

Originally posted by: vegetation


One needs to realize that in large companies, HR departments do a check-list of your credentials. They usually have zero knowledge (and they don't care to learn) about the specifics of a cert or degree, but they need to put a check mark next to it showing you possess the credentials. One less check mark means one less chance in you getting a potential job with them over someone who ranks over you.

exactly