Will the CompTIA A+ Certification Get You a Job? | 3 Years After Passing - Was it Worth It?
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- Will the CompTIA A+ certification get you a job? I've had this certification for about 3 years and I want to let you know if the CompTIA A+ helped my career or hurt it? What has been my experience during job interview with it?
The CompTIA A+ is a popular entry level certification recommendation. However, will it actually get you a job? In this video I talk about it's affect on my career certification and if I would recommend it to people looking to break into IT.
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Proud to have you in the CompTIA family, Dom. Thanks for this review!
That's very creepy for a corporation to call others "family".
@@Freakazoid12345 not really tbh
@@arronjoseph5962 what if you come from an abusive family?
It's 100% creepy for companies to refer to people as their, "family".
@@Freakazoid12345 your comment is creepy
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I love seeing a black woman talking tech. I’ve been working in geek squad for the past 6 years and thinking about getting comptia because I have years of experience and no certs. So I’m glad I ran across your video it gave me more confidence.
I feel certs are a great way to test yourself, to ensure you understand the information. I love to see people breaking into IT! Welcome to the party and Good luck!!
Thank you!
Neat.
Cool to hear your story and what it's actually like after getting the cert.
Thank so much. This is the breakdown I needed .
Great video thank you! This will be my first time trying for a certification/studying with a kid, I am nervous ect. This video has encouraged me to move forward with this certification. Thanks a bunch!
That was a great perspective, thank you.
So helpful! Thank you for the breakdown. Appreciate knowing that once learning CompTIA A+ you get a taste of different avenues and can choose what area you liked best to progress in the direction you prefer. Finally someone shared the info I wanted to know.😊
I just got my Azure 900 cert the other day and working on A+ now. Your video is def motivating me to get it even more. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. :) Working on my A+ cert right now. The amount of information that needs to be memorized is crazy! Your story on the linux commands made me feel like it's really worth it to soak in what I'm learning.
Thank you so much for this info!! Very helpful.
Thank you. Exactly the information I was looking for.
Thank you for making this video !
This def gave me hope! Taking my A+ exam at the end of February, Thank You ! *new subscriber*
Great Video. Thanks a lot for your useful insight!
This is a great video...you an excellent communicator.
Thank you for your honesty. I'm going for my CompTIA soon.
Hello! Thank you so much for making this video. It's very reassuring to see black people in tech roles, and your channel is so resourceful. I'm so glad I came across you.
great video! thanks for this❤️
I really enjoyed your presentation. I feel you provided some great information. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
Great video and info.
Awesome video! I am interested in breaking into the tech industry myself, so I am currently in the process of consuming as much information as possible to see if it a fit for me at this point in time. This video is so helpful in making that decision. Thank you so much for your insight and sharing your experience!
did you ever break into tech??
Thanks for the info!!!😄
This video helped me so much!
Thanks Queen. Very helpful information.
Glad it was helpful!
Informative and beautiful, thanks 🙏
Thank you!
Thank you for the video. I just received my Comp TIA & Security + certifications. I have been super nervous because I don't have the hands on experience. Since I would coming in the entry level I'm not really sure what to do or how they will go about it. These videos help give me an idea of what to expect and what to put on my resume as well
This video is giving me so much confidence that I can do this!!
I’m so happy it helped!
Great video! I’m about to take the CompTIA A+ 1&2 exams. Studying hard! Thanks again!
How is it?
This is an awesome review I appreciate it. I just started the A+ from CompTIA
I am excited that I am doing this my company is reimbursing me. I have worked an I.T and Networking for a long time just no certs now I am barely getting them done now my goal is to get into CEH Ethical Hacking. I just need the A+ to move into the I.T position at my new job. I am going for the trifecta.
Hey there beautiful lady! Thank you for doing this video. It's very informative. Ul just subscribed
Thanks for this video....currently doing my Comptia A+, so this is very helpful!! Wish you all the best with your career path :) #subscribed
Wow so glad I found your page . I’m just starting off in IT as well . I’ve been studying for the Azure 900 but I think it’s extremely difficult because I don’t know the basics . I’m going to to get the compTIA A+. Thanks girlfriend ❤️
I’m currently studying for CompTIA and trying to document the journey. Any subs/views will help motivate me to complete this course many thanks
Im soooo happy i found you! I'm 36 and JUST now decided on a new career so I'm studying for the COMPTIA.... THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO
You’re welcome! I hope your exam goes well!
Happy for you thanks for the video
Thank you for watching!
This is a very helpful video for me.
Congrats!
Great Video!!
YASS!! Been looking for a current video exactly like this. Been truck driving and want to get into the tech industry. I have ZEEEERRROOO knowledge but am studying to leave the trucking industry. Any advice?🙏 Keep dropping the videos! 🔥🔥
I’ve worked Helpdesk and graduated under a totally different field. I find it very useful to obtain CompTia A+ as an overall professional seeking a leadership role in the workforce.
Just getting into the field. Thanks for the information and wow your beautiful.
I'm looking to get into IT for Cloud computing and I'm currently researching the best path. Came across your video because I don't have any prior experience. Great vid. Liked the video and u have a new subscriber.
Thank you!
Good review
Thanks for this video I needed to hear this. I've been studying hard for the 220-1101 and I think I'm ready to take the exam just saving up the funds to get the voucher, the positive reinforcement in this video is a big motivator. Thank you.
Which country are you studying?
Have you joined the discord server? It’s very helpful.
Good video!
I meant to say I just subscribed to your channel. Lol!! I look forward to watching your videos. Thank you.
Thanks for subscribing!
This has nothing to do with the video but you have a very calming voice ☺️
Thank you so much for this! I was majoring in IT at a local cc and almost gave up on the field altogether, seeing how I lost the motivation after not being able to keep up with a course that was moving a bit too fast for me, and I honestly really didn't have the convenience of time to keep up with school anyway. Fast forward today, I've been telling myself 'don't give up just yet', so I did my research and found a few online courses that are specifically for passing the Comptia A+, and at my own pace. Right up my alley! No prerequisites, no jibberish, just straight forward courses to help pass the exam. Also, girl you are beautiful! I kept staring at your makeup, And I can listen to you talk all day, you have a calming and soothing voice lol. Thanks again for sharing! I subscribed, and look forward to more of your content 😊
I’m so happy it helped! I hope the studying is going well and if you ever have questions about your resume/LinkedIn when you’re ready to start applying just DM me on Instagram I’d be happy to help! And thank you so much!
I’m currently studying for CompTIA and trying to document the journey. Any subs/views will help motivate me to complete this course many thanks
@@DomsTechChat I need your help too
I am taking this course now!
Great content keep them coming your got a new subscriber 💯
Thank you!
I’m currently studying for CompTIA and trying to document the journey. Any subs/views will help motivate me to complete this course many thanks
Nicely done.
Thanks!
How the A+ will take someone like me who does have no IT knowledge at all? Great video btw thank you.
my very first cert, it helped me a lot with jobs, not sure if its still the premier hardware cert but its really nice
Kudos for you and your video! Most people and businesses do not realize that CS and IT are really far apart from each other, whether it's cyber security, repairing computers or a system analyst. If one wants to be a software engineer or in other words create computer programs, then a CS degree will do wonders but not for anyother part of the computer industry. Thank for the accurate clarification on a CS degree!
It definitely needs to be discussed more. A lot of time “tech” is just all rolled together which makes people waste time on things they don’t need
Did A+ recently working on Network+ right now and I plan to do Cisco CCNA after that.
i like your channel you should do a video on the interview process like what kind of questions they ask
That’s definitely on my list!! It’s on the schedule for next month!
@@DomsTechChat yes!
Hey, good advice. You can also try to improve by including closed captions on your vids. Yes you have an amazing voice, but to cast a wider net, perhaps you can have CC on your vids.
Awesome 👍
Thank you!
Im Half way through it rn gonna do Network aswell to make sure everything’s good
Can you do a video on how you studied and prepared for the A+ Certification....
Great video!! Where did you do your comptia course? What company/ online school?
I am 46 years old and was taking CIS back in 1994 at DeVry but never finished due to life. I am now back interested to take Comp TIA certification course. I'm so glad I came across your channel!!! It's been so long, it's like a whole other language lol, but I want to gain something I know I will always be employed & can advance.
So glad you found my channel! If you have any questions please let me know!
How is your journey going?
@@justrok79 Life again, lost my mom, surgery & wreck! Back on to try again! Will enroll next month but taking class with an actual teacher, which I think would be best for me.
I have question can I do this course and will I get any job after completion like what is the scope of this course
@@rayshar7822hope you reach your goals girl!!
Nice video!
Thanks so much! I love your page! You’re one of the people that inspired me to start this one
@@DomsTechChat awesome, keep going!
Hey .I really enjoyed your video . I have gotten a help desk job without getting the A+ certification . I did study for it though. However, given that I am already working in help desk I am wondering if I should go on to a higher cert.
Yes! I would definitely suggest getting a higher cert. Generally I suggest a networking certification because most of the next steps will require a solid networking foundation. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Nice video.
Thank you!
i agree, i have aa degree in computer networking and i gotta say i haven't learned 50% getting that degree of what i learned studying for comptia exams.
Great video! I have 10 yrs in govt customer service & a Bachelors Degree. I just want a change in careers. Ive been watching sooo many videos and have read so many comments that it's been hard to make a decision. Some people say Yes the A+ will land u ur first job and some people say that No. Certifications aren't worth it that these companies want experience. I was recommended to get my Security Plus Cert first. But after further research, without me having any IT 💻 experience it seems a if A+ would be my best bet to try to get my foot in the door 🚪 and get a Help Desk job without any experience. I just don't want to get it and I end up having a hard time getting a job because i don't have any experience.
I had the same dilemma when I was deciding on mine! I’ve noticed a lot of the people who say it’s not worth it have been in the industry for years and are in more senior positions. When you are first transitioning the A+ is so helpful! Especially since it gives you something technical to include on your resume. You are definitely better off having the knowledge that comes with the A+ than without it. Of course while you’re studying you can still apply though! I’m going to do a video soon about how to market your LinkedIn and resume while transitioning since I’ve gotten questions on that lately so definitely keep an eye out for that.
@@DomsTechChat Thank u so much for respoding back. Yeah the past month ive been back and forth watching videos trying to decide if I want to switch careers & leave. the govt and go back to private companies to get into IT. Ooh ok I see what ur saying. Thats why they say it's not worth it because they been in it for long time making the big bucks so they think otherwise. But like they say u gotta crawl before u walk. You know what I was watching Network Chuck here on CZcams and he said the same thing u just said to apply while ur working on getting ur certification. I saw a short video that professor messer made and he said something that confused me he said "The A+ Cert might not get u a job but it can get ur foot in the door" 🤔 Okayy....🙄 but either way I'm go for it! I made a LinkedIn yrs ago but never took the time to explore the site. Thanks for the info. U did a good job on ur other video too. Ok I'll bw3 looking out for ur other videos.
I’m starting IT training after working as a social worker for three years. I have a sociology degree and 6 years military. Curious to learn from you!
I have my MSW and I am switching to IT as well.
How’s it going??
Did you take one of the CompTIA programs (Bootcamp or Academy)? My son is looking into A+ and evaluating options for prepping for the tests. Any advice is welcome! Thank you.
I'm here after months of studying and starting to lose motivation, thanks I appreciate that a lot
I studied hard for ccna and failed. Still studying for it. Don't give up! The moment you stop studying for it, is when you should realize the amount of time you have wasted. So don't be a quitter!
Thanks for making this video, I bought my vouchers yesterday so I am keen to know more. What are positions that are above Help Desk?
I’m currently studying for CompTIA and trying to document the journey. Any subs/views will help motivate me to complete this course many thanks
Hey what do you think about the Google IT certification course on Google.
I just passed my ITF+ and am studying for A+ now. I’m so nervous, because I’m lacking some of the practical parts of IT work. Thanks for the advice in this video.
You’re so welcome! Hope your studies goes well!
How was the ITF+ exam? Studying for that right now hoping I pass it soon as well!
What did you use to pass the ITF+ exam?
@@EmeraldGhost- Sorry I’m just seeing this! The test went well, it was pretty difficult though.
@@mrvegan1497 Hey there! My state had a program that lets people get free certifications as long as they didn’t have a degree. But there are so many resources out there!
Would you say the same opportunities apply without a C.S. Associates/Bachelors background
I want to get into tech and have no experience apart from basic IT in school and every day life. I wanted to know which certificate can get me a real job ASAP? I want to do my bachelors degree later on.
Does a Associates in Computer Science require you to get certified in any programming language?
Im interested in fixing computers
I have decided to do Pc repairs and also do compTIA A+ and network+ is worth it doing those courses without a degree like computer science or any of those I.T degree i dont want do certain courses but then be stuck cause i dont have a degree to go with it
nice! So did you renew your certification?
Another I love that you had on if that by getting a blood certification it does give you a foundation for different arenas which like you mentioned so you don’t have to focus on one IT area a different area meet interest you and you go in that direction thank you so much
Hi thanks for the video, did you do the comptia foundational certification before the A +
Hi! No I did not
Just got certified on compTIA A+. Please how do I go about the resume with no experience. I love your channel, help me out. Any sample for me. I will be grateful, just confused.
Hello! I just finished my associates degree on computer science too and I have a bachelors degree on business administration. What courses, videos or books do you recommend me to start my comptia a+ certification journey?
For videos Mike Myers on Udemy is great if you want a deeper dive or if you aren’t familiar with concepts. If you just need more of just a review or a quick lesson than Professor Messer is great! For books I used the Exam Cram book and I loved the practice test that came with them. You don’t have to read the whole book but if after doing the video course there’s concepts you want a better understanding of you can read the Exam cram chapter on it. Those were the resources I used for mine!
@@DomsTechChat Thank you so much! I'll let you know how it went when I take the test. I'll keep in contact. :D
Yes definitely do!! You’ve got this!
If I only study the exam objectives will I miss out on the basics??
3years of help desk is crazy
Hello can I ask a question em i allowed to do CompTIA certs ... because already about to complete my IT Degree
You can get whatever certs you feel like doing regardless of whether you have a college degree. Many people I work with have degrees and certs.
I have a question, I have a full time job, but I am looking for something on the side, that I can do remotely and with flexible hours, is the a+ a good way to go for what I am trying to do?
I think if u have already job now . But you want more . Work in freelance
I have years of Customer service, Now recently Administration (Auditing sales 10 months+).
I also didn't enjoy programming, and have a BSc In Computing (Programming heavy ).
I dont know what I want to do, I think Comptia A+ may help steer me in the right direction
I'm getting older (reached my 30s)
The A+ can definitely help if you want to go the technical route. But also with your background there's plenty of less technical jobs that your administration background could help with like program management
I am studying for A+ but i havent an universety education, is that a big problem with findig work if i get the exam?
Shouldn’t be a problem! Some places might require a degree but a lot of entry level positions do not. I only had a 2-year degree when I got my A+ and was able to get a job
I am in school right now for IT. I have talked to my success coordinator and my mentors and some of them have degrees and some just have certs. They said they look at the certs usually but there are them certain employers that do require degrees.
So what tech institution did you learn A+?
Hello what did you use to study and pass a+?
I used the Exam Cram book and Mike Meyers video course on Udemy. I used professor messer videos to review
i am trying to get my compTIA A+ but dont know where to start can you guide me to where i need to go?
I’m currently studying for CompTIA and trying to document the journey. Any subs/views will help motivate me to complete this course many thanks
Hi, I am a beginner, Can you guide me, where to start from, preparation of Comptia A+. Any institution or any paid or free online classes.
Best is searching bro . Searching is one the skilles that everyone work in thech need . So search you have everything on youtube . Googel . . And also in comptia website
hey what should you study to pass the test?
Hi! I made a whole video about how and what to study to pass: How to Pass the CompTIA A+ | Failproof Method for 1001 and 1002
czcams.com/video/ubPxfmmux6M/video.html
Is it okay to ask u for ur age?
My boyfriend doesn't have a comptia cert but he has worked at Best Buy for 5 years in Geek Squad as well. Can he get a job? He has a degree in Business Administration.
With that experience he could probably land a Help Desk Role without too many issues
Absolutely! I actually worked at Geek Squad for a few months before my first help desk job. I would suggest he look at desktop support roles in the area. With his experience he should be able to get call backs he might just need to fine tune his resume
All due respect, Computer Science it more related to coding than Comptia A+. So it makes sense. College is not needed to enter IT. In fact a lot of fields prefer experience over college degrees, with some exceptions.
Do you suggest not getting the trifecta?
You can definitely get it but I normally suggest still applying while studying
Where did you study for the CompTIA A+. Certification?
How much was the certification and how long does it take to finish this course?
So what is the salary for someone with just the Comptia A+?
It’s just to get in the door so on the lower end then u can grow and move up from there
It can vary depending on your area and the position. Where I am (Philadelphia area) it can range from 15-22. Of course there are always exceptions
@@DomsTechChat ok thank you for the reply. Much appreciated
Portland Oregon is $28-36/hour minimum. With 5 years experience easily add another $5-10/hour
too fine