I will be graduating with a computer science degree this next school year, and I want to start studying for certifications. Which order do you think I should complete them in?
I was thinking of doing CCNA first followed by any one microsoft cert for MCP, followed by A+, then net+ and then MCSA. What do you guys think?
2006-07-31 12:36:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I want to start off with easy and short followed by the harder and longer certs.
2006-07-31 12:40:42 · update #1
What does kennethgatesjr mean by A+ through microsoft?
2006-07-31 12:45:46 · update #2
If you have a BS in computer science, you don't need A+. It is basically a product knowledge certification. It covers the characteristics of motherboards, processors, ports, modems, etc... All that stuff is covered in computer science. As a matter of fact, the computer science degree should be more impressive than a certification.
2006-08-02 15:29:17 · answer #1 · answered by Clifton M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a number of these certs - 25 in total. The main benefit of getting the A+ is that it is an easy way to learn how IT cert tests work. If you remain in the IT career realm you will probably be taking more tests throughout your career that are either required by your employer or to prove your proficiency in a particular area. So Yes the A+ and others certs have value but be realistic on what that value is.
The sequence you take these in is up to you. There is no right or wrong on that. I agree with Clifton that a Computer Science Bachelors degree is more important than certs. I'm not sure if any of the jobs I have had in IT were gained by my many certs but my Bachelors degree has come through for me many times.
2013-09-20 01:54:52 · answer #2 · answered by Richard L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience when I was in computer science classes.... A+ for repairing computers is total and separate of all the others you mentioned and not required for MCSA. MCSA is the biggie in order to work with microsoft products. Net+ if you're going to work on networks and I don't know what CCNA is. I do know my instructors suggested I get IC3 Certs before I went for the MCSA. Each of those certs are for different areas of computer science. I'm not sure why you haven't taken the tests for these certs already...the curriculum is almost always included in your studies.
2006-07-31 12:42:28 · answer #3 · answered by rainysnana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-31 13:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Grateful2NA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First do Network Engineering containing LAN and WAn leading to certification in MCSE CCNA and CCNP.Without this there is no scope of getting any job. See the details http://www.logicindia.net/course/network-engineering-2/
2014-10-06 18:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by Biju J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my A+ as well as my computing levels in New Zealand. I have been asked to do my Network+ as well as adult teaching in computing but no I'm in no hurry. If it was me wanting to get my qualifications up, I'd do A+, Net+, Security+ and my MCP in Database/Windows XP. At the mo with my A+ I'm looking at starting up my business, I already do callouts to fix and help people with their pc's in the home.
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2006-07-31 12:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by technigalnz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which ever ones you are most comfortable with doing first. The order really doesn't matter. Just make sure to do a lot of studying and take some of the sample tests that are out there.
2006-07-31 12:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by malkier8567 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i took the MCSE, my opinion is to take the MCSE then the CCNA cuz when you will get the MCSE u will be very familiar with cisco devices and you'l find it easier to take the CCNA cuz u've build a solid background into networking by taking the MCSE
2006-07-31 14:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by tariq khumra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always go for the vendor-neutral certs first.
A+
Network
these will lay the groundwork for the the vendor-specific certs
MCSA(i would'nt bother with the MCP cert)
CCNA
here's a couple of sites for reference and practice tests.
http://www.passitnow.com
http://www.certiguide.com
2006-07-31 13:18:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alphabetically.
I got my MCSE (Minesweeper Certified Solitare Expert) first.
2006-07-31 12:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋