Can You Actually Get a Job With The CompTIA A+ Certification? Is The CompTIA A+ Worth It in 2023?
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If you have no experience of any work to show employers and you want to get your foot in the door in I.T. or Cybersecurity. I'd say get the A+ Cert. It'll help you get a Helpdesk Job or something in the realm of I.T. and that'll be a great stepping stone to whatever you want to do in Tech. Especially now with the Tech Industry being in a recession.
Thanks so much for this piece of information. I just graduated my bachelors degree in information Systems Management, and it’s kind of hard for me to get something. So, I’m trying to go for this A+ so as to be able to get atleast à help desk job, and create that stepping stone towards more greater things in the tech industry
@@edwinngwashifozo5413 I am in the same boat with same degree
Yes, I'm 52 years old & decided to change careers. I always wanted to get into IT but didn't know where to start. Then I found out that my cousin was in IT for 12 years. He's now guiding me in the IT field & told me to start with A+ then after I get that certification to get my Network+ certification. And he said from there I can decide where I want to go from there. And, like you said, to start working at a helpdesk job & probably work from home too, which is my ultimate goal.
I am in South Africa, I have A+ and N+, system support national certificate, and system development national certificate, still unemployed any advice?
Thank you for this was hoping to do this. I feel so at ease now. Thanks
I can confirm CompTIA A+ allowed me to get my foot properly in the door in 2016 & been employed in IT since then. I actually got my first tech job (non-IT. It was QA role but did require some similar troubleshooting methods you'd use in IT) in 2014. In my case, my first actual IT job, I was hired based on my experience in that QA role & my CompTIA A+ (couldn't get an IT job prior to A+ passing). I had my A+ for two weeks prior to getting that job offer.
Two weeks with your A+ and getting a job offer is awesome btw, thanks for sharing your experience! 😄
What did you have to do to get that QA position? I’ve been looking at boot camps but a lot of them have bad reviews
Starting my career switch at age 31. Your videos have been very helpful and reassuring during this rapidly changing time in my life. I want to say thank you!
I'm 36... Trying to push myself to get started!!!!
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The A+ got me my first IT job as a field tech, deploying hardware (workstations, peripherals, IP cameras, point-of-sale) for a chain of convenience stores (think 7/11). What you need is experience. Any experience will do. From that job I managed to get hired in a SOC where I learned a ton about firewalls and even got two manufacturer certifications, then, I discovered a gem of a little certification from HPE called the Aruba Certified Network Technician. Get it. Seriously, get it. It's not expensive, and it looks GREAT on your resume. From that I got my CompTIA Network+ and I'm now working as a network engineer at a good sized company. You can do this. The A+ is a great start. Even the ITF+ is a good way to start building your career. Best of luck.
How many certificates do you have in total? And do you have any degrees?
I’m so nervous to sign up for this class but I am sooo scaredd😢
@@dxteijames3704 You can do it brother
Get you a security + and add the new hot gem at the moment which is the free Google cyber security certificate. You'll have a rock solid resume to get promoted or get a better job.
Where can I get that Aruba Certified Network Technician certification? I am currently researching if I should do CompTIA and I have read so many different opinions but honeslty I am thinking of just going for it.
All your videos are super helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make them!!
This video was super helpful!! Thank you!
Thank you!! I appreciate this video
Thank you so much for your insight!! It helped me clear things up 😊
A+ will get you a job. I would definitely go with the Sec+ because that would open way more doors, and most companies ask for that certification outright.
I got into IT last year with no certs. No certs yes you heard me. Lol but still working on my A+
@@emmadkamara4004 Congrats to you on the job first of all. Some jobs will hire you on the agreement that you will get a specific certification in 6 months. The A+ is great but if you really want to level up and get that bag you should look into getting the Sec+. It will open way more doors.
@@emmadkamara4004What did you do get that job? I’m currently searching and I feel since I don’t have experience it’s a little harder.
@@emmadkamara4004 what was your degree in?
what if you get A+ to land you the help desk job at least. then save money to work your way for a net+ and a sec+?
Keep up the good content, Sandra!!
Great advice. Thanks
this was really informative. Thanks
I currently work in HRIS utilizing Oracle. I want to go into cyber security and this video just confirmed my path. Thank you so much!
I just put on my resume that I was studying for the CompTIA A+ certification and got interviews based on that.
Where did you put that on the resume?
@@Coya919 You could do it in your cover letter and then also reference it under your "Education" section on your resume.
what did u put as your experience
Thanks, this was helpful
I definitely want to start with my A+ to get my feet into something, I want to actually build a career out of IT. I am interested in learning networking, and security. I want to be expandable as I love tech, and it's fun and interesting to me to be able to learn to trouble-shoot and problem solve, then fix, or program bugs, etc. Or learn to manage company networks, servers, etc. All of it is interesting to me, and I want to get into this. I am almost 23 and I need to get my life together, the only experience i have with computers is building/troubleshooting my own PC's, and watching tech videos growing up, but I have no real experience.
I am planning to potentially move to Minneapolis, MN with a friend who works in the IT and I want to learn a lot from them, and there's plenty of jobs in the twin cities in this field for sure!
Also being able to work from home when needed especially in brutal Minnesota storms is a nice benefit... 😅
Thank you!
Very informative, thank you for the information. May god bless you. Just subscribed.
Certs are definitely a resume booster. A + can get you great help desk job etc.
Definitely not. A lot of HR people view this specific cert as something somebody with poor critical thinking skills would go for. It's not competitive in 2024.
@@tuckvison what would you recommend gettig? I dont want to go to college again, I dont have a degree either. What path to take to get into IT?
@@jaymovesaround If you're not already in IT, did not go to college for IT, and have not taken any classes about IT, your chances of getting into IT at this point are extremely slim. It's about as likely as becoming a professional actor.
However, if you don't mind those odds and still want to pursue the path, you'll need to learn the content of the A+ because it's very basic prerequisite knowledge you'll need to understand to pursue anything deeper in the IT world. It's not a competitive edge on your resume anymore, but it is necessary to understand the material in order to gain something that is competitive. In IT, it's equivalent to a high school diploma.
Start with the A+ and then start to analyze what you'd like to do in the long term in the off chance you progress past help desk. In order to get a help desk position, you need to be educated enough to do a job 3 or 4 tiers above help desk -- think system administrator, cloud security analyst or network engineer. You need an excellent understanding of this material in order to compete with the hundreds of candidates for the minimum wage helpdesk positions. I would also recommend starting to look at possible homelab opportunities.
This is not to discourage you, I just want to give you a realistic look at the challenge before you. You need to be able to stand out among hundreds of candidates -- and being second place is not an option, you HAVE TO be first place because they will only hire one person. If you can't do that you can't get a job.
If you believe in yourself, push forward and immerse yourself in all sources of useful knowledge you can find. Pursue the path and find peace and joy in the expansion of your knowledge.
For reference of how difficult this challenge is: I have an A+, half of a CCNA, 90% of an AWS SAA-C03, a year of remote IT experience, a year of computer repair experience, and 3 years of customer service experience -- after hundreds of job applications I have not gotten a single callback.
So advance past where I'm currently at and you may have a shot. I don't know what success in this industry looks like yet, having never experienced it, but you may be able to wrest victory from the jaws of defeat where I've failed.
I just started studying for A+ this week. I already know most of the material but I'll go for the certification anyway just because I think having something extra I can put on my resume may help.
Tks for the tips! As an immigrant, who needs to redo the education here in the USA. I’m starting to change my field from banking to IT. Looking forward to get into ciber security 🙌
I just passed core 1, started studying for core 2 today. I already have 1 job offer and 1 potential as long as i pass core 2 by the end of this month. worth it to me. Plus, it was free.
How did you manage to get it for free?
@@_arsalan calbright college offers a free online learning course and gives you 2 vouchers for the exams. Each voucher gives you two attempts per exam. You have to be a California resident though, i mean you could probably just use whatever address in california probably but idk.
what do you mean by core 1?
@@ss2felix to get the A+ you take two exams, the first exam is core 1 and then you take the second exam called core 2.
@@andrademeza thx you. people tell me that ITF+ is useless even tho im new to IT. should i go for ITF+ first or just straight A+? (im not new to technology, ive been sittin on a desk all my life jsut not doin gIT stuff). THx u!
Awesome video. Thanks
Glad this was helpful 😄😄
Great video. Very informative.
For those that do not know IT at all, I would suggest ITF from CompTIA, then decide on what path you want to take. A+ as many stated would probably land you a helpdesk position pretty easily, just depends on what realm civilian side yup, DoD nope. DoD requires a bare minimum of Sec+. Network + will probably get a junior SysAd, junior NetworkAd position. Sec+ is supposed to be the minimum to get into Cybersecurity but in my experience so far, a lot of places want beefy certs like CISM, CCSP, and CISSP. Now I have seen a few lately get internships with just having a Sec+ but they want to see some hands-on experience using NIST RMF, COBIT, etc. The job market is weird, and I really believe most of the recruiters (techwise) do not fully understand the certificates themselves. But Sandra I love watching your videos and you put out great info. KEEP IT UP
That is sad because CISM, CCSP, and CISSP are certs for people who want to go into management after 4-5y working in security.
I fail to see how the CISSP makes you a better engineer/analyst.
Also, I find it strange that people are going for certs before having a job.
Get the job and let your employer pay your training certs?
Or is this because we are just looking at USA where getting a bachelor/master cost you a fortune?
@@batserke6006 How is that sad. If one wants to go into the security side of the house go for Sec+. Do not even bother with an A+. CISSP would be more for the upper management of security and cyber the guys making all the policies and stuff more than likely would not be doing any more technical work. A lot of government jobs require one of the baseline certs or a DoD Fellowship to get in the door without a cert. To me, it makes absolutely no sense. "Technically" one has to already work the job for a while before taking a cert. I think Sec+ is like 2-3 years working the job so they have the expertise. CISM 5-8, CISSP used to have a 10-year minimum to take the cert period and one had to prove it. Then before awarding the cert a person that was already certified in CISSP had to vouch for that person before they became part of the CISSP club. Now with all the brain dumps and nuggets got a lot of people getting certs that not absolutely nothing.
@@batserke6006 say hello to raising the bar just to get entry level jobs why you think a lot of kids be mad these days. I’m looking to change careers and I was thinking “ didn’t companies use to pay their employees to take these?”
@@kuririn1975You dont’ think it is sad that you need a CISSP or CISM for an entry job in cyber? For me those are not entry job certs. Interesting material, but overkill for a starter.
@@batserke6006 I think we lost something in translation. I am saying it is sad that alot of places I have been seeing advertise for entry level cybe they are asking for CISM and CISSP. But a lot of places should be asking for Sec+ IMO someone that has not IT experience should be in Cyber, if that is their degree program then interning is cool.
Great content keep it up 👍🏽
So glad this was helpful!!😁
I'm 19 and don't want to spend thousands on a college degree. So if I go this route, getting the A+ and then working towards getting both, the Security+ and the Network+, I'll be able to land a relatively decent job? My main goal is to be hired for a remote job making decent money so I can live outside of the US. $60k a year is enough but I'd happily take more. Working at UPS, breaking my back everyday isn't exactly ideal.
yes this is a good field to get into. but essentially its not a field its just the 1st down, it opens up potential spots that are reliable. I was talking to an at&t guy and he was in his 20s. He was working on the same house me and my crew were moving for, and supposedly hes going to retire in his late 30s-40s with millions.
Thank you! You helped answer some questions I had about the CompTIA certifications and IT industry I had in general. Also, thanks to the comment section all the comments I read had great content for beginners or people just looking to get into the field in general.
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Great quick overview, exactly what I was looking for, thanks.
The comments are gold, your video is on point 🎯
Really glad this was helpful! :D
Thank you for your nice information. Can you share idea about Network + as well
Thanks a lot for the information. I just started learning for CompTIA A+. I am also learning c++ for 3 months. I hope I can do the switch to an IT job. Good luck to everybody!
yessir! good luck everybody
Thank you for your valuable insight!!
Thanks ! Just so stressed and dont know what to do w life lol i want the certification im just nervous about not getting a job or actually not knowing how to do my job properly
I got a job with only the A+ certification. I wasn’t able to get hired for help desk but I landed a job doing imaging, backups and hardware break fixes. It doesn’t pay much but it will be good resume fodder for the next job..
That’s awesome!! I used to work at a computer shop where we did imaging and replacing hardware too, it was still a nice add to my resume since it was technical experience. 😁
AS someone else has said, to start out in the IT Field you need A+, Network+, Security+. You will have to sell yourself to get the job you want. An no almost all recruiters don't have a clue what the certifications entail much less what and IT job is.
IDK if its the same in other places, but in Los Angeles. A+ certification is definitely valuable. All my professors and most entry level job prefer the certification. Not required, but prefered. Plus, It's easier to negotiate salary if your certified.
Then I would say that people in LA are below intellect if A+ gets you more than a cashier's job. A+ is taught in 11th grade in high schools.
Are you in the Los Angeles area? I’m going for my A+ and was wondering if you were working in an IT related field there. I’d like to DM you
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In my opinion, if you have the money and no experience, take the A+. Otherwise, spend your money on the Sec+ and just do labs/ CZcams videos on proving what you know in regards to the A+
Thanks, no one had talked about Comptia A+ vs Sec from a cost to benefit perspective. If the Sec costs less than the 2 A+ and is seen as mostly equivalent, I'd prefer the Sec cert
I am a hobbyist and I've always been tinkering with modding and creating arcades and I have learned how to do scripting so I'm more of a software guy but I have been studying hard the last couple days and I realize that getting the a+ is not going to be the biggest challenge but I really want to get my foot into the door I am 37 and I think I got this
It can land you about $14-$23hr in today’s economy. My first gig i made $14 back in 2014 w/ it. Experience and skills is what pays the bills, not certs. I’m learning that the hard way since i stayed in lower level positions far too long. Learn AWS, GCP, Azure, Devops, Powershell, Python, Linux and Cisco networking. Those skills are in high demand
I’ve been working on computers my whole life just as a hobby. I have a degree in an unrelated field, and no work experience in I.T. In January I plan on taking the exams, and later next year I plan on taking the CCNA exam. I also plan on getting a degree with a concentration in computer networking. I will be 35 when I graduate.
Switching careers at age 29 feels pretty intimidating, but here we go!
How are things looking? I’m 28 and looking to follow a similar path
I have my bachelors degree in Information Technology … just trying to get a entry level Help desk job
I’m currently studying Comptia A+, Comptia Sec+, Comptia Net+, Comptia CySA+ and Comptia PenTest+. People are suggesting me to get my A+ certificate first and judging by the comments that sounds like the right move for me, thanks for the helpful video Sandra & thank you to the helpful comments y’all!
That is A LOT of certs to study for at once! 🤖 So kudos to you! Good luck on your A+ and your other exams, but once you pass your A+ and Sec+, I'd also start applying to jobs while you continue studying for the rest just because you already have the qualifications for entry level cybersecurity roles with these certs and some technical projects under your belt. Good luck and keep us updated!!🎊💯
Currently working Help Desk with Walgreens. Been here a year but don't feel like I'm really learning anything. It's work from home and I'd like to keep my career as wfh. Any ideas if there's careers in IT that are wfh, and which certs to pursue in order to get my foot in the door for them?
It got me my first job, but then again I had work at apple and at a print center so that was some type of experience
Just got certified on comptia A+. I have no experience how do I go about it. Resume is another thing am confused too. I need your help and love your channel.
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How would you describe the environment in cybersecurity?
Hi, can you talk about Certified in Cybersecuirty ISC2 certification and the benefits pls?
What if you have no baseline knowledge of IT nor a bachelors or associates but want to go into Cybersecurity over some tech support role, is it still worth taking the A+ before the Network + just to have that basic knowledge of IT? For me i graduated with a bachelors in something completely different but want to change my career and want to get into Cybersecurity, should i start off with A+ or go straight into Network+?
would it make sense to take the network+ or skip it just like the A+ and go straight for the Security+? I already have a basic understanding of computer parts and what not (basically know more than someone who knows very little or nothing) and I don't know where to start to get my first job (current c.s. student who wants to take the cybersecurity path)
Been A+ Certified since 2001, yes it's key and a stepping stone to break into IT with no background experience in my personal experience going back 23 years for me.... Network+ since 2011. I recently got back into the Certification grind and knocked out Security+ Exam after Semester College ollege course Fall 2023, passed December 2023, it wasn't too bad. They used the Test Out materials and videos (now owned by CompTIA) Just completed Pentest+ College course Spring 2024 and same deal they used Test Out materials and videos. I just passed the exam yesterday. My personal advice this test was definitely harder than previous ones. I also used the Official CompTIA Cert Master course as a lot of the test questions was covered well in their materials...🎉😊
Sandra's cool and she's also pretty. Thanks for making these videos Sandra.
The casino I work for higher techs for 30.00 an hour with just an A+
Hi which bundle should I purchase on CompTIA A+ certification getting into a new career?
Thank you for this. I graduated with my bachelors in IT. And was wondering which route to go for my certification. I have been procrastinating for a year since I graduated. So I am thinking of studying for the security A+. I am looking to work part time remotely on the weekends since I currently work full time at a district for admin asst. of operations. But my passion is IT. Does anyone have recommendations of where I can study for Security +? Where should I start.
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I’m not gonna cap security +labs are hard as fuck
hi i am new and can you guid eme. what to do as i did Project management IT in canada
Who would you recomend get the comptia itf+ exam?
Good info...
I'll take the A+ for I want to switch from being a trucker (O/O) though the money is good. I wantvto ne home amd work remotely.
I don't want to go back into welding. I'm a journeyman welder, the pay is good in canada but not in the US.
I'll take the A+ then Sec+. I just started teaching myself python.
End goal is to work remotely, help secure the country and make above $60K/yr. I will put in the hours, time amd money into it. For it's well worth it.
Same here except switching from Chef (heavy blood thinners so no more chop chop). Trying to figure out the steps.
Hi sandra, I am very interested in getting this certification, but the cost of getting it is so expensive for me.
Question, for someone that’s in Healthcare, has a bachelors and masters but looking to get into IT, would comptia+ be a good stepping stone? Any suggestions on where to go to prepare for the exam?
I graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's in graphic design, ive had a hard time landing jobs so i want to to get into IT. Would my degree help?
GOOD thing, that I have been studying to take the A+, NET+, and SEC+ roughly at the same time.😁
How actually though? Can you share your study routines and resources you are using coz even I thinking of the same
I would suggest skipping network+ and go for CCNA. Cisco products are very much still out in the world and many of my interviews I’ve failed require more hands on w/ Cisco. Network+ is great but Cisco is more valued
Hi there! I am currently enrolled in school for a BS in Cybersecurity. Do you know of any companies that allow any type of work -study opportunities?
I just finished comptia a+ core and core 2. How can I do to get a job in los Angeles California.
It would be best to learn the A+ material and lab often ( about 3 months of study time) Next, skip straight to Net+ and Sec +
Even entry level help desk jobs on sites like indeed are requiring a bachelors and/or x months or x years of "i.t. support experience" at @ ~$16/hr pay. So they want experienced I.T. Techs they can pay just above minimum wage? sounds like it. I've been struggling to find anything for the year since I was certified (Feb 2022). I'm slowly learning security+ from online courses. I started studying network+ but I just couldn't comprehend the OSI model, no matter how many courses or teachers i watched explain it.
Where did you go to study for the exam?
If I want to get a job in cyber security, do I need a degree like computer science or cyber security? I only have other degree
Hello there, I have two people that graduated this year and I would like more help with the getting them involved with this. Is it possible for you to help.
Do these two Certifications have to be taken together?
Can you do a video on the Sec+? I am studying for it currently and have had no luck with getting any role/interviews in cybersecurity. I have a Masters and bachelor in cybersecurity with about 2 years of IT experience so I am just hoping it helps with getting an interview.
Do you have any experience in IT? If not then I highly recommend working help desk . If you have SOME experience then definitely start with getting your sec+. After sec+ work towards the GSEC. If you have pretty much no experience in IT, start with a+, net+, sec+, in that order.
@@Philitron128 I have about a 1 years of experience as IT Support Specialist and 6 months as a SOC Analyst
Thanks for the advice I will look into the GSEC as well
@@Philitron128 i have no knowledge or experience in IT. I should start with studying for an A plus, and then can I move to security plus?
@@b-41subject57 yes you can do that but I would recommend you move to net+ after.
Starting over at 43. Thank you for the info.
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how many hours did you spend weekly to study?
How hard is entry level security roll?
I just got my A+ 1 month before my 6 month review. Looks like im getting a raise!
Depends.
Hi im preparing for A+ and want to if there is any chance for me to land a job in IT in europe despite having only english as my lang. ?
I'd like to know this as well
Certifications may work or not get you a role. Depends on experience and whom you know at times through referrals.
A+ will comfortably get you a help desk job. I have an issue with your comment though. Certs and experience are everything, but if someone manages to get their CCNA (just an example) it's almost a guarantee that you can get a job.
Yea I keep hearing to avoid it and just take the ccna..but if you're new to the industry it might be good to take this first.
No. Sorry, anyone who tells you your first IT certification should be the CCNA is sandbagging you. I'm an IT professional with several years of experience, and I hold the Network+, A+, and ITF+ certifications, as well as the Aruba Certified Network Technician cert, and several manufacturer certifications for firewalls and UTMs. Even with that background I can tell you that CCNA is hard. I'm working on it, but it's not what I would call entry level. A+ is entry level but it has good name recognition, and is well respected in the marketplace.
Would you recommend paying for the eLearning course for the A+ or Security+? Or do you think it’s better to just find free material and learn on your own?
Was wondering this too
I think it depends on how you learn. If you are a self-starter and can learn through various sources, learning on your own may be a good option. However, if you need a more structured learning environment online classes may be a better choice.
@@JJFlores197 thank you for that, do you know of any free structured programs that we can find online?
@@bosniasbigfoot3164 There's a channel called Professor Messer. He has many CompTIA lessons and videos. His videos are free on YT but he sells resources and study guides. You don't necessarily need to buy the study guides if you watch the videos and can learn from them. I'm sure there are other resources out there, but this the one that I can think of at the moment.
@@JJFlores197 thanks dude
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the CompTIA certificate is different from the compTIA exam?
How about taking the course just to learn something?
Did you take the A+ or dived right into SEC+?
I skipped A+ and got Sec +. Is it worth to get now?
Soooo, basically the Alison Courses CompTIA A+ $35 certificate ain't worth shit?
I’ve been studying for the A+ after getting my Network+ around a year ago. Is it it worth? I do already have a job as an IT field support, is it true that A+ is only good for entry level? Should I be focusing on something else.
I'm by no means an authority on the subject, but I would say that depends on your career direction. Since you already have field support experience I'd say A+ at your point would just be more helpful if you want to stay in that field and broaden your knowledge on hardware and OS troubleshooting, etc and getting you through the gatekeeper if those positions require A+ to get hired. If you were going another direction like networking or cyber security I doubt it would be that helpful. I earned my Google IT Support cert and A+, and am currently finishing up Prof. Messer's video series on Net+ (but won't sit for the exam). So much of that stuff was already covered in A+ and the Google Cert, with only the nitty gritty details of subnetting and higher level network troubleshooting that I didn't already know. So you probably will have already known a lot of the A+ content anyway.
@@Acheron.426 I see... thanks for the reply. I just hear mixed things a lot, like A+ is really valuable or it's kinda pointless if you already have a few years of experience. I'm pretty confident in the 1011 portion and do well on the practice exams, i'm thinking i might as well take it and see what happens.
It definitely won't hurt to have it, and you have nothing to lose other than time spent studying and the exam fee if it's an easy pass for you. But if time and money is an issue and you need to be laser focused, I would probably do the Security+ unless you were super duper into networking then Cisco seems to be the way.
Just curious, is the "security +" course the .. COMPTIA Security+ course? I'm trying to find this in Udemy.
Yes
hi sandra
You dont need certs to get into a tier one role. Projects are probably going to hold more weight than certs tbh. Whenever I talk about my IT projects, employers eyes light up with interest.
The COMPTIA trifecta can be had when ALREADY working at a tier one IT role since there are elements of security, networking, and basic computer troubleshooting at every level of IT.
I just started working at an MSP, and barely finishing my second COMPTIA core test tomorrow then off to network+ and then sec+. I was hired with zero certs. However, I am in a Cybersecurity college program, was a web developer, and worked at geeksquad once upon a time so that helped.
I've been a cook for years & am 50, have a disability that made me have to stop. Basic skills but not much. What steps would you take if you were me to get enough skills to be able to work remotely (rural)? I just want to get employed then work on more later, thank you if you take your time to respond!
@@nickname2678you can get your A+. Maybe look at your local job boards or see what community level programs they have for people looking to get into IT. I started at a non profit after I graduated high school and most recently got my A+ again through my college degree program. I plan to go back in the fall to complete the cyber defense degree which comes with the trifecta. I also have a disability(mental health) but we are strong and can get through this is we keep trying.
Im taking my exam for A+ Part 1 this upcoming Friday. I was shook seeing this video in my timeline.
How did you do?
@@davidduffield1713 I passed it, but im not taking the certs anymore they are too hard
@@fromthemoonandmybedif it was easy everyone would do it
@@jerk_berk that’s the thing I’ve watched countless videos of CZcamsrs and I went to a school. That specializes in that and they claim you can get them in 6 months and literally it’s not possible. They make them unbelievably hard to do.
I have my Google IT support professional certificate...do you think its worth it to still get my A+?
I got it too but i feel like its not enough, im taking my a+ this summer hoping to get more job offers
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My school is paying for the exam for me for free 😊 two tries after that I have to pay for it if I fail
Please i want to ask. I am a cyber security degree student. I am currently on my first year at the University. But i would like to take this certification CompTIA Security+ I saw where it is said that the recommendrd experience is at least 2 years. Is that compulsory,? Can anyone prepare for the exam and take it without meeting any of the requirements stated there. I would appreciate a response
It is not compulsory. You can take the exam with no experience. Once you hit 100% in simulation tests you may take the exam the next day.
@@berniemelo9673 thank you for your quick response. I appreciate you
Passed my Core 1 failed my Core 2 idk what to do now.
Don't despair, don't give up. Try it again. Go over the material again and really see where you went wrong. You already have part 1 in the bag, that to me proves you can do it.
I've been studying for it for about a Year now (I know it's way too long for an A+, got a newborn baby). Reading stories like yours inspires me not to give up, that it's possible, and failure is part of the process as long as I learn from it.
u gonna take it again or no?