What are useful certifications for a PC Tech?

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: ViviTheMage
ccna can take years ive been told...as can all the other worth while certs.

CCNA can take years if you have never used a computer or a network in your life.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: Wapp
How do the HP certs work?

They?re just product knowledge exams. They?re absolutely meaningless.

Dependent on what job you do, there might be a requirement for you to be certified before you can work on Dell or HP equipment. Depending on what exams you take, you can also be eligible for raising warranty claims.

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: Zolty
usable experience > any cert

 

[Steve]

A+, WinXP MCP

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: RichUK

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: pontifex
why would you want a low paying, unsatisfying, crappy job?

Just because you find your position low paying, unsatisfying, and crappy doesn't mean everyone else will.

what are the chances of getting a good tech support job? very slim

what are you confused about?

Okay, let's not turn this into a PPP (pontifex pity party). Back on topic.

lol every post of his is him whining about something or another.

you must not read many of my posts
uh, isn't atot just one big whine fest? how did you get to be a lifer and not realize that? look at all the threads whining about girls, other people, jobs, etc...

 

[RichUK]

pontifex, are you an emo?

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: RichUK
pontifex, are you an emo?

no, are you?

 

[Steve]

pontifex, you especially stick out as a prominent whiner here. Guess you're just that 'active' BTW, a "low paying, unsatisfying, crappy job" is a foot in the door at most companies. And my tech support jobs have paid about twice what you see listed.

 

[RichUK]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: RichUK
pontifex, are you an emo?

no, are you?

No.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: sm8000
pontifex, you especially stick out as a prominent whiner here. Guess you're just that 'active' BTW, a "low paying, unsatisfying, crappy job" is a foot in the door at most companies. And my tech support jobs have paid about twice what you see listed.

thats understandable, but it seems like the OP wants to do this as his career, not just as a foot in the door or stepping stone type of thing. if i'm wrong about that, then ignore what i said.

I am very "active" on this forum. its basically all i do while at work because of said job. i have nothign to do most of the time so ATOT occupies that time

 

[Megadeth]

Originally posted by: TreyRandom
Both Network+ and the MCDST are worthwhile at your level. After all, if you're interested in being a desktop support tech... you can't get much closer than the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician certification, can you?

The CCNA won't be very helpful to you at this point because you won't likely be working with routers at this stage of your career. Router admin jobs are typically given to people with years of real-world experience. That said, it's certainly worth looking into as you work your way up the career ladder.

I agree, the MCDST and Network+ would be worth getting at your level. And can be done in the time you need to get them done by. The Server+ and Security+ might also be good certs to have.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I did tech jobs before...I find them very boring after a while and not very fullfilling. I like to problem solve but after seeing the same thing over and over I get bored and would like a bigger challenge(which I am sure there are in the tech field).

To each their own...if thats what you want to do do it...any cert will help i think.

I mean someone loves to do everything..I am sure there is a trashman out there that just wouldn't quit his job for anything.

 

[Tyrant222]

to op, are you doing the 2003 test or the 2006 one for A+? Seems like you can do either one until june 30th, then your stuck doing the newer 2006 tests.

 

[TreyRandom]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: pontifex
why would you want a low paying, unsatisfying, crappy job?

Just because you find your position low paying, unsatisfying, and crappy doesn't mean everyone else will.

what are the chances of getting a good tech support job? very slim

I got one, and improved my career till I'm at the point I'm at now. So can anyone else.

 

[TreyRandom]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: sm8000
pontifex, you especially stick out as a prominent whiner here. Guess you're just that 'active' BTW, a "low paying, unsatisfying, crappy job" is a foot in the door at most companies. And my tech support jobs have paid about twice what you see listed.

thats understandable, but it seems like the OP wants to do this as his career, not just as a foot in the door or stepping stone type of thing. if i'm wrong about that, then ignore what i said.

I am very "active" on this forum. its basically all i do while at work because of said job. i have nothign to do most of the time so ATOT occupies that time

Dude, you don't stay at $10/hr forever. That's why you work your way up the IT career ladder. I started at $11/hr. Today, I'm doing quite well.

Instead of sitting on your butt, neffing and whining all the time, you could be using that idle time to improve yourself by getting some knowledge, getting some hands-on experience with stuff, and taking some exams. Taking the initiative to learn all that crap is up to you. Or... you can sit and post all day. Doesn't matter to me.