IT Certifications

[ejohnny]

Hi I'm trying to break into IT, specifically networking and I found a IT bootcamp school that has 16 day specials on Cisco and Microsoft certs. Which special would be best for someone with no IT experience: CCENT, CCNA, CCNA SECURITY and CCDA. Or MCSA 2012, NET+ and A+..... Both have prices that are very similar.

 

[maddangerous]

I would start with NET+, A+, and CCNT or CCNA

 

[ejohnny]

That's not part of the special. I gotta chose one set or the other.

 

[maddangerous]

Oh ok, I misread then my apologies. Ok so...

1) when do classes start?

2) do you have ANY IT experience, even just fiddling around on your own?

 

[ejohnny]

No i have no IT experience. I chose this bootcamp because of their bundle price. with Cisco i will get 4 certs for a low price. If i go the MS route, i will get MCSA 2012, net+ and A+ for a low price.

 

[maddangerous]

Ok, but when do classes start? You may want to get a second opinion after me, bu I would say start wih the Microsoft, I have two of the three and need to take my test for CCNA, I would definitely recommend getting net+ and a+ first

 

[ejohnny]

Classes start in July 2013

 

[maddangerous]

Ok sweet so you have time to gather opinions.

I'll tell you now, CISCO? Go into that being serious about it. There is a ****load of work, and a good chunk of it isn't exactly easy. It's pretty awesome stuff though, definitely worth it.

 

[ejohnny]

Yes I have heard a lot about Cisco. My main goal is getting my foot in the door, then moving on to what I really wanna do in IT

 

[maddangerous]

It's a good move, what specifically do you want to do?