Anyone take CompTIA A+

[Trigger_this]

You talking about the one currently available or the in the works...

 

[bsd13]

Just like everyone else is saying, some people including customers want "professionals" to have certifications...

I do have another question for you guys then, how is the Security+? I'm thinking of taking that one not just for the cert but to hopefully learn more unless it's like the A+...

Problem is that many people equate the A+ with being a professional and it's a far cry from it.

Don't get me wrong, it's not bad to have the knowledge and I'd encourage anyone to pick up and look over an A+ book to get the very basics of pc repair down IF they have virtually no real "game time" working on computers in the real world. If they do then they are better going for a certification that carries some weight to it.

As far as security+ goes here's some comparison of it vs CISSP

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1463421&page=1
http://elamb.org/security-vs-cissp-part-1/
http://securitycerts.org/comparisons/cissp-security+.htm

In the end it depends on how much security experience and knowledge you have. If none at all Security+ sounds like a good way to get the foot in the door and learn a little bit. Otherwise not so much.

 

[SThompson86]

I am pro/expert now since I got my A+

 

[RegEdit]

I am pro/expert now since I got my A+

OK. Now learn how to fix computers in forums like this one.
Seriously being certified is only useful if you're looking for someone else to employ you. 95% of the stuff you need to know is not taught in that course. And now they require you to retake the test every 3 years. It's all about $$.

 

[SThompson86]

Prooooo status

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[SThompson86]

OK. Now learn how to fix computers in forums like this one.
Seriously being certified is only useful if you're looking for someone else to employ you. 95% of the stuff you need to know is not taught in that course. And now they require you to retake the test every 3 years. It's all about $$.

You took my sarcasm like a Bass fish to a Banjo Minow !

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