Took A+ in 2003 and failed it. Never try and after years of being tired of doing dead end job I Went back to get myself certified. Got My A+, Network+, Server+ Security+ and CCNA. Got job at Data center which pay way more and now I am doing Network monitoring. It is not too let to go back where you left off and stand up again. I graduate High school in 2004 and I was totally committed in 2016. Yes, that long but I am happy where I am now. Now the problem with some people is that they do not know how to leverage their IT and Certification to moved to next level. Learn everything at your first IT job and leverage that to move to the next level. English is my Second language which make people think that I was not qualified but I made it. So if English is your first language you got more clout then other people. Most of the job posted are more about if those people are comfortable talking to you. With English being second I understand those people passing me over for people who were not qualified but English was their first language. Some of those people have no clue about IP addressing or computers for that matter but they were preferred hire. So learn how to leverage your skills for the next job. I am now old and my mind sometime wonder but my job is so easy I can even study while working but my brain is on vacation most of the time. So get in while young. If you are older you are still better off getting that job.
@@chriss2082 Try O'Reilly. They give you 10 days and all you need is email. If you are smart enough and committed you will figure out how to keep using it. David Prowse A+ is really good.
nice dude, thanks. I graduated in 2000, screwed up my ccna back then, dead end jobs until 2020, now work support. I am pretty much on the same track. I needed time to grow. I could never have done this when I was 18-20. I was just too dumb :)
I just passed my 1101 2 weeks ago. Now I'm working on getting my 1102. My goal is to earn the A+ and Network+ certifications before the end of the year.
I use to work for a school system that used TestOut as its curriculum for a computer course. I never used TestOut personally but the teacher over the program had nothing but positive things to say about it.
@@ITLumberjack I am actually back in school. I just finished my AS Computer Science, and now I am focusing on getting into Cyber. TestOut is very complete. It has labs, videos, quizes, and practice exams. I enjoyed it. I haven't taken the A+, so I don't know how accurate it is. I also got the CompTIA A+ (220-1101) Core 1 Practice Exams *New for 2023* in Udemy. Some things are easy, but there are some things that are pretty new. That is why we need to get in as much practice as possible.
@raul_d2747 it sound like your on the right track. I always tell people that you have to find what works for you. What works for me may not work for someone else. If you see results then keep going! I have used Udemy practice test before but only on Project+, ITIL, and an AWS certification. I was please with the practices test I used.
I just passed literally yesterday. Remember your acronyms, the malware removal method, WPA stuff, and run thru troubleshooting as a help desk tech. I used TOTAL SEMINAR from udemy and prof messer (for free) on CZcams. Good luck 👍🏼
working on my a+, but i used to troubleshoot in a network control center in early 90s and got laid off from EDS, pushing me to AV production which I have loved for 20 years now being Video Engineer in Charge for Major corporate events taking care of clients solutions live and virtual. Now I am switching back to IT , which will be my 3rd career move because AV is great but takes me away from Home for Days and Weeks ,and I want to be with my family more so, doing this will allow me to do that after I finish my AV Production life.... Im working on CompTIA A+, Then Networking, Then Sec.......Im still doing AV Full time at the time so all good!
I don’t know why this keeps getting recommended to me but I managed to pass Pentest+ last week. I already have Network+ and Security+ I didn’t bother to take Comptia A+ since it’s no longer on demand. I plan to get Linux certified in the coming months or before the end of the year.
Yesterday was my first day of Electronics Tech. The department wants me to get certified in A+ and Network+. Don’t know much about the IT world but I am prepping myself for this challenge. Goal is to take the A+ exam in November and be certified.
Currently studying for my 1101 at the moment. I took all of them back in 2010, 11. Barely failed the 602 but passed the 601, network + and security +. There way old and retired 😆. Trying to find a better carrer 👍. Nothing wrong with hearing other peoples experiences with the tests and getting some feedback
In 2003 it was only one test and Windows XP was not even in my book. We have to get appendix to the book. I really wish I took it seriously then. It was easy getting It job if you got any certification. Now more people are fighting for the same jobs but if you got certificate you got more clout than others. Take cabling jobs if you are near data centers. I am in Virginia and it look like we are Data Centerville down here. I used my Data center to get Network Monitoring job which will open door for real Network Engineering.
Most definitely @chriss2082 . That’s the motivation behind these videos. We all learn in different ways and we all come from different backgrounds. Sometime it’s helpful to hear someone else’s experience. Thank you for sharing your story.
@generalsifr2995 I know guys who have adopted a similar mentality and have ultimately been pretty successful in their careers. The guys I know who start off on a cabling crew and would start learning networking. Shortly after they would earn a CCNA and that would be all she wrote. In most cases I’ve seen it doesn’t take long to move up if your motivated.
im studying comptia A+ rn and im taking notes on everything tbh. even though i know a lot of it. theres definitely some terms in there and just things in general that i did not know anything about. im studying from jason dions comptia a+ 1101-1102 course. i begin section 4 out of 26 tomorrow this is my first week gonna be done.
It is a lot of material for sure but it is passable. As far as difficulty I have taken certification test that are much worst. In my experience with CompTIA I have never come across an answer that I didn’t think was fair. That meaning there Q & A are pretty clear if you know the material. Also they follow the exam objectives to a T. That’s why I always stress getting printing them off and making notes of strengths and weaknesses. Here are my top tips for CompTIA test taking. - Flag questions your unsure of - Do the labs last. I don’t even read them. They can be intimidating and I always like to go into multiple choice with confidence. You can flag the labs and go back. - Take all of the time you need. That’s what works for me. Everyone is different. Good luck on Wednesday! If you don’t mind let me know how it goes.
Im curious to know, if my fulfillment status for a certificate says shipped and given date is 24 August for example, is that the exact date i can expect my kit to arrive? Its exactly 2 weeks from when i processed my application after passing
I personally have not used it. My local high schools uses TestOut as a curriculum base for students and it’s my understanding that they see positive results from using it. If you have it available to you then give it a shot.
@believeume122 Retrospectively I could see how one may feel like it’s bragging but that wasn’t my intention. I wanted to convey the message that although this certification is an entry level exam, it’s still challenging regardless of your skill level. A+ has a reputation of being easy and it’s not. Again thank you for the feedback. It’s truly appreciated.
I passed 1101 and 1102 last week. I prepared for 3 months knowing nothing about tech.
That is awesome! Congratulations!
So how did you prepare for it
i joined a free tech fundamental program called npower and instructor taught us. the test is free when u join the program. @@Jordan-ff6mc
It's these kinda testimonials that made me go and it myself. But I've been a techie since middle school.
I’m in the same boat now … prep for A+ right now with no tech background.. congrats 🎉
Took A+ in 2003 and failed it. Never try and after years of being tired of doing dead end job I Went back to get myself certified. Got My A+, Network+, Server+ Security+ and CCNA. Got job at Data center which pay way more and now I am doing Network monitoring. It is not too let to go back where you left off and stand up again. I graduate High school in 2004 and I was totally committed in 2016. Yes, that long but I am happy where I am now. Now the problem with some people is that they do not know how to leverage their IT and Certification to moved to next level. Learn everything at your first IT job and leverage that to move to the next level. English is my Second language which make people think that I was not qualified but I made it. So if English is your first language you got more clout then other people. Most of the job posted are more about if those people are comfortable talking to you. With English being second I understand those people passing me over for people who were not qualified but English was their first language. Some of those people have no clue about IP addressing or computers for that matter but they were preferred hire. So learn how to leverage your skills for the next job. I am now old and my mind sometime wonder but my job is so easy I can even study while working but my brain is on vacation most of the time. So get in while young. If you are older you are still better off getting that job.
I'm like you. Tired of a dead end job. The reason I'm going back to take mines
@@chriss2082 Try O'Reilly. They give you 10 days and all you need is email. If you are smart enough and committed you will figure out how to keep using it. David Prowse A+ is really good.
2004 grad here as well! Jumped around jobs and was in the Army for 10 years. Now I'm getting out and working toward my Trifecta!
@@V3n0m151 Don't feel like it is too late. Do it. Finish it. Back then we did not have the resources like we do now.
nice dude, thanks. I graduated in 2000, screwed up my ccna back then, dead end jobs until 2020, now work support. I am pretty much on the same track. I needed time to grow. I could never have done this when I was 18-20. I was just too dumb :)
I just passed my 1101 2 weeks ago. Now I'm working on getting my 1102. My goal is to earn the A+ and Network+ certifications before the end of the year.
@chewpa_Miverga_786 Congratulations! You got it!
@@ITLumberjack Exactly! Never quit; also, setbacks are a part of the process.
you can do it before the end of the year. dont give yourself so much time or it will take that long.
@@Chompylol I passed 1102 on Monday. On to Network+. Thanks for the support!
@Chewpa_Miverga_786 - any study tips you can share. Feel quite overwhelmed learning core 1. Thanks 😊
Congrats on passing. I am preparing for the A+ right now. I am using Testout to prepare. It is a lot of information to absorb.
I use to work for a school system that used TestOut as its curriculum for a computer course. I never used TestOut personally but the teacher over the program had nothing but positive things to say about it.
@@ITLumberjack I am actually back in school. I just finished my AS Computer Science, and now I am focusing on getting into Cyber. TestOut is very complete. It has labs, videos, quizes, and practice exams. I enjoyed it. I haven't taken the A+, so I don't know how accurate it is. I also got the CompTIA A+ (220-1101) Core 1 Practice Exams *New for 2023* in Udemy. Some things are easy, but there are some things that are pretty new. That is why we need to get in as much practice as possible.
@raul_d2747 it sound like your on the right track. I always tell people that you have to find what works for you. What works for me may not work for someone else. If you see results then keep going!
I have used Udemy practice test before but only on Project+, ITIL, and an AWS certification. I was please with the practices test I used.
I just passed literally yesterday. Remember your acronyms, the malware removal method, WPA stuff, and run thru troubleshooting as a help desk tech. I used TOTAL SEMINAR from udemy and prof messer (for free) on CZcams. Good luck 👍🏼
I just signed up for testout A+ 2 days ago, how did it go for you?
working on my a+, but i used to troubleshoot in a network control center in early 90s and got laid off from EDS, pushing me to AV production which I have loved for 20 years now being Video Engineer in Charge for Major corporate events taking care of clients solutions live and virtual.
Now I am switching back to IT , which will be my 3rd career move because AV is great but takes me away from Home for Days and Weeks ,and I want to be with my family more so, doing this will allow me to do that after I finish my AV Production life.... Im working on CompTIA A+, Then Networking, Then Sec.......Im still doing AV Full time at the time so all good!
That’s awesome! If you ever had to deal with NDI or Dante you should feel right at home with networking.
You are the best❤️❤️
Thank you!
Thanks for the information.
Any time!
I don’t know why this keeps getting recommended to me but I managed to pass Pentest+ last week. I already have Network+ and Security+ I didn’t bother to take Comptia A+ since it’s no longer on demand. I plan to get Linux certified in the coming months or before the end of the year.
That’s awesome. PenTest+ is on my to-do list. How was it? Any tips?
Am writing soon
Yesterday was my first day of Electronics Tech. The department wants me to get certified in A+ and Network+. Don’t know much about the IT world but I am prepping myself for this challenge. Goal is to take the A+ exam in November and be certified.
You got it!
Currently studying for my 1101 at the moment. I took all of them back in 2010, 11. Barely failed the 602 but passed the 601, network + and security +. There way old and retired 😆. Trying to find a better carrer 👍. Nothing wrong with hearing other peoples experiences with the tests and getting some feedback
In 2003 it was only one test and Windows XP was not even in my book. We have to get appendix to the book. I really wish I took it seriously then. It was easy getting It job if you got any certification. Now more people are fighting for the same jobs but if you got certificate you got more clout than others. Take cabling jobs if you are near data centers. I am in Virginia and it look like we are Data Centerville down here. I used my Data center to get Network Monitoring job which will open door for real Network Engineering.
Most definitely @chriss2082 . That’s the motivation behind these videos. We all learn in different ways and we all come from different backgrounds. Sometime it’s helpful to hear someone else’s experience. Thank you for sharing your story.
@generalsifr2995 I know guys who have adopted a similar mentality and have ultimately been pretty successful in their careers. The guys I know who start off on a cabling crew and would start learning networking. Shortly after they would earn a CCNA and that would be all she wrote.
In most cases I’ve seen it doesn’t take long to move up if your motivated.
im studying comptia A+ rn and im taking notes on everything tbh. even though i know a lot of it.
theres definitely some terms in there and just things in general that i did not know anything about.
im studying from jason dions comptia a+ 1101-1102 course. i begin section 4 out of 26 tomorrow this is my first week gonna be done.
You got it! Stay consistent and just keep going. You got it!
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Was the core 1 very difficult? I take core 1 next Wednesday. There seems to be an insane amount of material to learn
It is a lot of material for sure but it is passable. As far as difficulty I have taken certification test that are much worst. In my experience with CompTIA I have never come across an answer that I didn’t think was fair. That meaning there Q & A are pretty clear if you know the material. Also they follow the exam objectives to a T. That’s why I always stress getting printing them off and making notes of strengths and weaknesses.
Here are my top tips for CompTIA test taking.
- Flag questions your unsure of
- Do the labs last. I don’t even read them. They can be intimidating and I always like to go into multiple choice with confidence. You can flag the labs and go back.
- Take all of the time you need.
That’s what works for me. Everyone is different.
Good luck on Wednesday! If you don’t mind let me know how it goes.
I started study to get A+ Cert.. right now im trying to study 1hr daily annd maybe 2 o 3hr weekends...i hope i get the exam in 2 months..🙏🙏
Sounds like a good plan. Stay consistent. You got it!
Im curious to know, if my fulfillment status for a certificate says shipped and given date is 24 August for example, is that the exact date i can expect my kit to arrive? Its exactly 2 weeks from when i processed my application after passing
Im not entirely sure.
What do you recommend on practice exams on the Net + I’m aiming for February to take the test.
I like PocketPrep. Also CyberVista is good if you have a subscription to something like CBT Nuggets or ITPro.TV.
Funny enough, I am working on the A+ core 2
Thats awesome! You got it!
do you recommend testout?
I personally have not used it. My local high schools uses TestOut as a curriculum base for students and it’s my understanding that they see positive results from using it. If you have it available to you then give it a shot.
So you didn't really prepare.. This sounds like bragging. A better video would be on what the test was actually about and what to focus on.
@believeume122 Retrospectively I could see how one may feel like it’s bragging but that wasn’t my intention. I wanted to convey the message that although this certification is an entry level exam, it’s still challenging regardless of your skill level. A+ has a reputation of being easy and it’s not.
Again thank you for the feedback. It’s truly appreciated.
Not very helpful. Sounds like bragging. Sorry, not sorry!
Thank you for the feedback.