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Wow! I think that's a good thing though! I want to be good at what Im doing.
A+ Cert and Beyond, with a degree in economics
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That's the idea and why they are difficult.
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So a+ than mcsa
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Sounds like a solid plan, do what you enjoy and you can't go wrong. A+ is a great start to that.
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So earlier you said Windows 7 cert...do they have that for Win 8 now?
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Yes.
Link: MCSA: Windows 8 Certification | Microsoft
And here's the list of MS certs:
Link: IT Certifications | MCP | Microsoft
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Thanks for that info. I would try for the MTA certification first....Im currently preparing for STRATA and IC(3) (I know, Im a complete newbie) do you think those will help prepare me for the MTA IT Infastructure certification?
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Well, MTA IT infrastructure is just the category - there are 4 certs under it. Network, security, server, and Windows OS.
I suppose that preparing for IC3 and Strata would help with the MTA, but you'll definitely need to know more. The MTAs are pretty basic, but something like the IC3 is just plain old computer literacy, like knowing the difference between RAM and ROM. The MTAs are going to be a cut above that.
If you're starting off at almost zero knowledge then IC3/Strata -> MTA -> A+/Net+ -> MCSA/vendor-specific-cert would be a good path. I personally think that any certs below A+ are worthless (A+ isn't all that, either), but you do want to have the knowledge and skills that those exams are supposed gauge.
I suppose that preparing for IC3 and Strata would help with the MTA, but you'll definitely need to know more. The MTAs are pretty basic, but something like the IC3 is just plain old computer literacy, like knowing the difference between RAM and ROM. The MTAs are going to be a cut above that.
If you're starting off at almost zero knowledge then IC3/Strata -> MTA -> A+/Net+ -> MCSA/vendor-specific-cert would be a good path. I personally think that any certs below A+ are worthless (A+ isn't all that, either), but you do want to have the knowledge and skills that those exams are supposed gauge.
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I'm not sure i would go as far as saying they are worthless, but anyone with a little IT knowledge can pass MTA and A+. They are definitely a starting point and i always suggest people get them anyways to get your feet wet.
As for them preparing you for an MCSA - absolutely NOT. These exams aren't even related in terms of content or subject matter. You need to either lab for months at a time or have real world experience to pass a Microsoft server exam (my experience and opinion).
As for them preparing you for an MCSA - absolutely NOT. These exams aren't even related in terms of content or subject matter. You need to either lab for months at a time or have real world experience to pass a Microsoft server exam (my experience and opinion).
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So is MTA the equivalent of A+ thru Comptia?
