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So I've got my college finals coming up next week and I just read this:
Source:
http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/renewal/letter.aspx
I was also reading through their renewal policy which I found pretty absurd...their Continuing Education sets the bar high (see their unit requirements), and it also charges $75 every 3 years for the A+ and DOUBLE that for Network+ and Security+.. does this smell of corporate greed? Given the inherent high price of the test they are asking a lot from people.
I've got my A+, but this seems to be forcing my hand to get my Network+ ASAP, I have a friend doing the same. I bet other techs who have been on the fence are now being forced to opt in for legacy, or out with the CE requirement. The economy is doing splendidly and I'm sure people want to pony up the annual 25 as well for this...
If you want my honest opinion, here's my pro/con list:
Pros:
It's an industry certification and is a good resume booster.
It encourages you to learn more and understand computer/IT/security fundamentals.
Cons:
It's expensive
It's getting more expensive after this year.
The test isn't representative of real-world scenarios, it's simply knowledge-based questions, things you'd have learned if you grew up around computers, read pc magazines, or had any job experience.
It won't help you that much with your job (in my opinion).
I spent about 40 hours studying for it and got an 830. I was 17 at the time.
Now I gotta study for college finals, fly home, cram for the test, take it, then go on a trip to visit relatives in Asia. My point isn't as much a complaint as the inconvenience this deadline has created.
Happy Holidays folks!
Source:
http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/renewal/letter.aspx
I was also reading through their renewal policy which I found pretty absurd...their Continuing Education sets the bar high (see their unit requirements), and it also charges $75 every 3 years for the A+ and DOUBLE that for Network+ and Security+.. does this smell of corporate greed? Given the inherent high price of the test they are asking a lot from people.
I've got my A+, but this seems to be forcing my hand to get my Network+ ASAP, I have a friend doing the same. I bet other techs who have been on the fence are now being forced to opt in for legacy, or out with the CE requirement. The economy is doing splendidly and I'm sure people want to pony up the annual 25 as well for this...
If you want my honest opinion, here's my pro/con list:
Pros:
It's an industry certification and is a good resume booster.
It encourages you to learn more and understand computer/IT/security fundamentals.
Cons:
It's expensive
It's getting more expensive after this year.
The test isn't representative of real-world scenarios, it's simply knowledge-based questions, things you'd have learned if you grew up around computers, read pc magazines, or had any job experience.
It won't help you that much with your job (in my opinion).
I spent about 40 hours studying for it and got an 830. I was 17 at the time.
Now I gotta study for college finals, fly home, cram for the test, take it, then go on a trip to visit relatives in Asia. My point isn't as much a complaint as the inconvenience this deadline has created.
Happy Holidays folks!
, you make great points about the "possibilities" section. College is priority right now for me, I'm working my way through reviewing for my chemistry and psychology classes, I won't even start Network + studying until after I take my last final.
