A+ Certification.... Is it Hard?

dr_frankenstein56

blutattoo

Passing the test is relatively easy if you study for it. Knowing the material and using it in practical application only comes with experience. If the employer is wiling to invest in you, then building a race engine is every bit as challenging as building and maintaining a PC. The networking stuff is on a different exam the network+ and it's much tougher. I took exam prep classes that made passing it easy breezy.

james40

Anyone can pass A+ so don't be nervous. You will need to study and read a book or two but it's worth obtaining. You can do it bro and if you need any help, let us know.

avengethis

A+ is basic computer operation, assembly and testing. Its super easy to get through. I did it while I was still in high school.

dr_frankenstein56

honorknight7

dr_frankenstein56

Brianak

honorknight7

honorknight7

avengethis

CCNA is a tougher course compared to A+, Net +, Sec+. I had my CCNA and was getting ready to do the CCNP I believe it was. I then decided that spending all day long behind a computer is not for me. If you want to make good money Cisco Certifications are a good way to go.

honorknight7

james40

I just renewed my CCNP in Routing and Switching. My coworker just got his CCIE (about 1200 hours of study). I decided against going further but CCNA can make you bank if you like working on networking. I've been doing it 6 years and now I'm moving on to Security so I'm studying for the Sec+ test.

allsmokedup

honorknight7

avengethis

I forgot which Cisco test it was but my friend go the certification that I think is the top tier. Its a 2 day lab where they give you a bunch of gear and you have to setup and configure it all in a certain amount of time and he had to take it 2 times before he passed. Its just stupid hard but he makes some serious money now that he has it.

allsmokedup

CCIE, first time failure rate was 90% or something like that from what I heard about 5-6 years ago.

james40

honorknight7

Don't forget "Professor Messer" videos on you tube too, they are not the most in depth, but they are great for watching/listening to while doing other stuff, I would just start his videos and let them run through while working on computers and stuff, even just at home while eating/smoking a cigar etc, he has a range of IT related videos to watch/listen to. Great free source of info

brianetz1

pair your CCNA with a VCP and a PMP and you are set for a while. I am working on my VCP and my PMP right after that.