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    Quote Originally Posted by duster View Post
    If you have a bit of experience i would say do none! I'm serious! think outside the box... everyone in IT doing the same 3 certs go for something that no one is doing so u set urself apart from the other 300000 techies fighting for the same lab technician job at utech. Have you thought of linux, programming cert, project management, security, virtualization/cloud, business analysis etc...
    I actually partially agree with you on this lol, A+, CCNA is, i think, the most common cert in JA, doing 1 or 2 diffrent certs would be a good way to stand out from the rest. But i would say be carfull what you choose. Virtulization expecially;the 2 top contenders are VMware and HyperV both have certs availble, but if you go one way it may be difficult to go the other, although some of the concepts are the same.

    Linux is a definate thing you can look into, Cisco has a cource called IT essentials which touches on A+, N+ and Linux.

    Programming now, this is completely diffrent area of IT...whole nother beast...when people normally ask me about going into IT, i tell them there are basically three areas, Networking (CCNA, N+ ect), Programming (Java, PHP .NET ect), and Server Administration/implimentation (MCSE, MCSA, MCITP). Pick an area and focus on it until your proficent then maybe pick up other areas. Microsoft has a few certs for programming, the more notable ones are the ones for database management (SQL).

    For the security track, it can fall under several categories, hardware security (Cisco PIX) or locking down a windows network, or even Linux network, again pretty big topic and is a pretty good cert to have in your backpocket, certs like Comptia's Security + is a good start, if you want to go more into that certs from EC-council are pretty good (certified ethical hacker, computer Forensics)

    Quote Originally Posted by FuzionR View Post
    Ye that kinda sucks for the A+ re-certy every three years from what am just finding out.

    @ Duster, I have thought of Project Management as Well. what about Progamming Certs, where can I get more info on these

    With the three year A+ certification though, other than you have to re-certify what else would be different from the whole A+ concept

    @ Scarface hit me up with a IM Re: A+ book.
    project management now you have a few good ones like Project + which is fairly easy to get, PMP, which requires credit hours. There are also certs like ITEL, whcih is relitively new (few years old) and is coming into main stream. basically that cert gives you the knowledge on how a helpdesk operates. it has a few diffrent levels to it, highest one will give your the info on running a Helpdesk shop.

    I havnt looked up a+ stuff in a long time but they did make a few changes to it over the years, last i checked you can specialise in diffrent areas within a+. Check out there site for that info.
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    Thanks kilaj1 will definately look into that..

    Ok So now i got my hands on a A+ Book.... whats the next step

    how do I find out when is the next exam sitting

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    i not yet certified,i guess i'd only recertify if i'm not in an IT job
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    I agree with most people here....just wanted to clarify though....network + plus syllabus the new one (2009) is so close to ccna its not funny...except its not as deep just touches surface. A+ is great to have but it takes 2 exams to acquire...remember that.
    Its honestly one of the exams that you can stay home read and take and get a perfect score. Not hard.

    A+ and CCNA carry more weight than Network +. CCNA carries weight but locally by itself is not as appreciated as abroad. If you want a job at a telecom like Digicel its a good start. If you want a shoe in there then CCNA voice or CCDA will set you apart as a prospective IP Engineer or Network Engineer. Dont just think mainstream like digicel, lime and claro. Ever wonder who sets up or upgrades networks for banks, large corporations etc
    There are a good deal of companies out there which are overlooked (such as Medianet, Syncon, Innovative Corporate, and the list goes on and on)

    A lot of these companies earn millions per year in US$ locally. There is opportunity here but they dont advertise and more than likely you would only know of them if you are connected to a client.

    My advice is study A+ (its the best cert for you first baby step into IT) and then think about doing a microsoft cert then do cisco
    why? though they have a unique value cisco certs dont get as much bang for your buck as microsoft

    you should try and get those ...ok? everything in network + you will get bits and peices in other certs

    Best of luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by druhan View Post
    I agree with most people here....just wanted to clarify though....network + plus syllabus the new one (2009) is so close to ccna its not funny...except its not as deep just touches surface. A+ is great to have but it takes 2 exams to acquire...remember that.
    Its honestly one of the exams that you can stay home read and take and get a perfect score. Not hard.

    A+ and CCNA carry more weight than Network +. CCNA carries weight but locally by itself is not as appreciated as abroad. If you want a job at a telecom like Digicel its a good start. If you want a shoe in there then CCNA voice or CCDA will set you apart as a prospective IP Engineer or Network Engineer. Dont just think mainstream like digicel, lime and claro. Ever wonder who sets up or upgrades networks for banks, large corporations etc
    There are a good deal of companies out there which are overlooked (such as Medianet, Syncon, Innovative Corporate, and the list goes on and on)

    A lot of these companies earn millions per year in US$ locally. There is opportunity here but they dont advertise and more than likely you would only know of them if you are connected to a client.

    My advice is study A+ (its the best cert for you first baby step into IT) and then think about doing a microsoft cert then do cisco
    why? though they have a unique value cisco certs dont get as much bang for your buck as microsoft

    you should try and get those ...ok? everything in network + you will get bits and peices in other certs

    Best of luck
    imo if your doing CCNA dont do N+, the cert that is, you can do it to get a intro into CCNA. The N+ syllabus has always been very close to CCNA, specifically the first semester.

    The other thing is since all comptia exams require re certification you may as well go with CCNA instead of N+

    Quote Originally Posted by FuzionR View Post
    Thanks kilaj1 will definately look into that..

    Ok So now i got my hands on a A+ Book.... whats the next step

    how do I find out when is the next exam sitting
    next step would be to read it lol, get a old PC and break it apart and put it back together. Check on prometric's website, they have a test center locator and it doe register for JA.

    BTW be sure the book you have is the most current one the a+ material can change pretty quickly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kilaj1 View Post
    imo if your doing CCNA dont do N+, the cert that is, you can do it to get a intro into CCNA. The N+ syllabus has always been very close to CCNA, specifically the first semester.

    The other thing is since all comptia exams require re certification you may as well go with CCNA instead of N+



    next step would be to read it lol, get a old PC and break it apart and put it back together. Check on prometric's website, they have a test center locator and it doe register for JA.

    BTW be sure the book you have is the most current one the a+ material can change pretty quickly.
    Thanks Guys Really Appreciate the response

    Definately going to look into some of these options...

    i like that idea of not just thinking Mainstream

    The book I have is the All-In-One A+ Certification Exam guide Fourth Edition by Michael Meyers..... link shows exact copy

    http://images.bookbyte.com/isbn.aspx?isbn=9780072222746

    is this one good enough or do I need to change it

    Quote Originally Posted by kilaj1 View Post
    Check on prometric's website, they have a test center locator and it doe register for JA.
    Just checked Prometric and they say its 168.00 USD per exam and I can do it @ Dot tech in New Kingston
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    Quote Originally Posted by FuzionR View Post
    Just checked Prometric and they say its 168.00 USD per exam and I can do it @ Dot tech in New Kingston
    Seriously?!?! i need to come back to JA to do my exams, over $200 for it in Canada, MS ones cost $150

    Well good luck!
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    good insight,,,just need to get things in perspective now

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    Here's a question

    Anyone knows where I can get these items:


    • Grounding Pad

    • Anti Static Wrist Strap (ESD Bracelet or Ground Bracelet)

    And cost assoicated maybe

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    Quote Originally Posted by FuzionR View Post
    Here's a question

    Anyone knows where I can get these items:


    • Grounding Pad

    • Anti Static Wrist Strap (ESD Bracelet or Ground Bracelet)

    And cost assoicated maybe
    Sry for the late response, but those are standard items found in most PC repair kits...honestly, i only used them maybe once in my life, just touching the metal case of a computer removes the static charge on your hands.
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