Anyone A+ certified?

usp8riot · Oct 9, 2005

I've took a college course plus and am an intermediate, maybe advanced PC user compared to the average joe but still weary of taking the test. I've held off a year, for one, because of the $300 I have to spend on it and don't know if I'll ever be ready. I guess saying I'm ready is to think I can pass it, which I never try to get big-headed about a test and am always hesitant. Anyhow, does anyone know the average success rate and/or want to share their experience taking the test?

Lionsault_100 · Oct 9, 2005

A+ not worth the paper it's printed on if you live anywhere with a population over 100,000

It was a pretty easy test, if you're not taking any classes pick up a sybex, it will give you a good idea of whats going to be on it (general computer knowlege isn't enough to pass, but once you know what's on it you will do ok)

i found software to be a tad tougher than hardware , but thats just me that speed read through the book during a family reunion.

if you're in college anyway i wouldn't bother, i sure wouldn't have.

WingsofGOD · Oct 9, 2005

I took it, was pretty simple. It has done me zero good since taking it...

TollhouseFrank · Oct 9, 2005

i've got 2 associate's degrees and my A+. What are people lookin' for right now? (at least in my area) Unix Admins, COBOL programmers, and SQL programmers. There is no, 0, zip, nada, zilch want/need for IT here in WV. I'm still here because my wife is going to college to become a medical assistant/phlebotimist (if she decides to dual-degree like i did). She'll have a better job in state than I ever will. There is a HIGH demand for medical professionals on all levels.

However, this may be different in other areas of hte country.

usp8riot · Oct 9, 2005

The reason I ask is I asked three of the local computer repair shops and two asked if I had my A+ and the third couldn't give a crap. So I assume it would do me some good. I've been doing carpentry for about 8 years since out of high school and almost the whole time a computer geek also. Carpentry sucks *** sometimes and computers are where it's at to me. I couldn't care if I make minimum wage and sweeping the place at first, atleast it's something to do with pc's. Anyhow, thanks for the opinions.

squasher · Oct 9, 2005

I would do it just to put another thing on your resume(sp?). It might not really matter, but it does show that you care.

telexen · Oct 9, 2005

The A+ certification has always been, and will always be 100% useless.

It consists 100% of either common knowledge you should have before even opening a computer, or knowledge that has no value whatsoever.

I feel bad for anyone who wastes the money they could be using towards education for a real cerification - or better yet - a degree.

z0n3 · Oct 9, 2005

You guys seem to dislike the A+ ? What certification would you recommend getting then?

kayson · Oct 9, 2005

Honestly, us people that know computers so well should make a real certification program... Not this A+ crap...

Elif Tymes · Oct 9, 2005

something like "Have you overclocked?"

if the answers no, they fail

Lionsault_100 · Oct 10, 2005

z0n3 said:
You guys seem to dislike the A+ ? What certification would you recommend getting then?

College Degree ?

jack222 · Oct 10, 2005

I figure just get a A+ and Net+ as basic stuff...get a simple job to get by while working to get your other, better cert's ala CCNA, etc. etc.

Lionsault_100 · Oct 10, 2005

its all worthless. comptia isn't worth squat, and it isn't worth credit in the SUNY system, or any other credible college.

jack222 · Oct 10, 2005

Cert's are worthless to college Lionsault...It's worth it to a job recruiter. Some people skip college and get cert's instead...

9mmCensor · Oct 10, 2005

TollhouseFrank said:
i've got 2 associate's degrees and my A+. What are people lookin' for right now? (at least in my area) Unix Admins, COBOL programmers, and SQL programmers. There is no, 0, zip, nada, zilch want/need for IT here in WV. I'm still here because my wife is going to college to become a medical assistant/phlebotimist (if she decides to dual-degree like i did). She'll have a better job in state than I ever will. There is a HIGH demand for medical professionals on all levels.

However, this may be different in other areas of hte country.

HAHA. COBOL. I think I have a cobol book around here somewhere. Its like a freaking antique though.

A+ is good if your a kid and want a tech support or computer service job.

Lionsault_100 · Oct 10, 2005

Comptia is making a killing off of these bogus certs.

Steveo989 · Oct 10, 2005

The only thing really good about it is that you can work on a computer without voiding the warrenty.

Lionsault_100 · Oct 10, 2005

^ not on a laptop, which is really the only piece of hardware that would be "worked on" that anyone that knows about computers would need a warranty for anyway.

Crash893 · Oct 10, 2005

a+ = crap

CrystalMethod · Oct 10, 2005

kayson said:
Honestly, us people that know computers so well should make a real certification program... Not this A+ crap...

I fully agree. BUT! The a+ isn't completely useless. It's more like it's an investment into the future. A lot of large companies like to see it on paper even before they let you in the door.

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