IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[Obreh Winfrey]

I have a cousin who is majoring in computer science would it be wise for him get some certs to be very attractive in the job market?

Encourage him to work on side projects and build a portfolio on Github. As far as certs, I've seen mixeed reviews of whether or not they're necessary.

 

[Ice_MF_Mike]

Encourage him to work on side projects and build a portfolio on Github. As far as certs, I've seen mixeed reviews of whether or not they're necessary.

If the job you want asks for certs, then they will give you a big advantage. It not, then not necessary.

 

[Silkk]

Learning this linux shyt. Phish game bout to be nasty

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

If the job you want asks for certs, then they will give you a big advantage. It not, then not necessary.

Thing is, I don't recall seeing a coding job asking for certs, so it seems to be an "at your leisure" sort of thing.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Thing is, I don't recall seeing a coding job asking for certs, so it seems to be an "at your leisure" sort of thing.

they dont.

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

they dont.

Should I use the 10% off voucher that came with my book. Or is there somewhere I can purchase taking the Comptia A+ exam cheaper than that?

 

[Silkk]

Should I use the 10% off voucher that came with my book. Or is there somewhere I can purchase taking the Comptia A+ exam cheaper than that?

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But you'll probably come out cheaper with the 10% discount since its two seperate tests vouchers you need

 

[Apollo Creed]

Should I use the 10% off voucher that came with my book. Or is there somewhere I can purchase taking the Comptia A+ exam cheaper than that?

Never took it so i cant answer.

 

[Ice_MF_Mike]

Thing is, I don't recall seeing a coding job asking for certs, so it seems to be an "at your leisure" sort of thing.

Exactly so if they dont ask for them then dont worry about them.

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Exactly so if they dont ask for them then dont worry about them.

Only reason I'd chase a cert is to learn about more obscure language features

 

[Ice_MF_Mike]

Only reason I'd chase a cert is to learn about more obscure language features

Thats called learning. You should do that anyway. You dont need a cert to learn.

 

[ViShawn]

Finally got my second portion of my severance pay. Paid in full and frankly more than I anticipated

Then getting paid by my current employer during the next pay period.

 

[J.E.T.S]

To get started, what should be the initial certs I should obtain for a ENTRY level support and/or networking position.

I went to ITT. shyt got shut down in my first quarter. They had us fukking around with some dated Linux distro, databases, and Python.

I don't want to go to school. No time and I run a small business. Which I'm tired of doing...

Certs!!! Help nikkas.

 

[J.E.T.S]

A little less than 2 months if you're dedicated. Go through the Mike Myers book twice and supplement that with Prof Messor's videos and quiz questions. After you have read the book find some practice exams.

Here are some useful sites:

A+ Practical Application
CompTIA A+ Glossary of Terms A - D flashcards | Quizlet
CompTIA A+ Practice Test Questions (Exams 220-701 & 220-702)

Professor Messer's Free 220-70x CompTIA A+ Training Course | Professor Messer - CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Certification Training

Just what I need. Thank you Lord!

 

[Ice_MF_Mike]

To get started, what should be the initial certs I should obtain for a ENTRY level support and/or networking position.

I went to ITT. shyt got shut down in my first quarter. They had us fukking around with some dated Linux distro, databases, and Python.

I don't want to go to school. No time and I run a small business. Which I'm tired of doing...

Certs!!! Help nikkas.