IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[Silkk]

Play this every time I knock one down

 

[xXMASHERXx]

This is why leaning into getting a MTA cert in Windows Server Administration. I notice Active Directory comes up a lot in job descriptions for IT Help desk jobs.

When they mean AD in helpdesk jobs they mean the very basic stuff like resetting passwords, enabling/disabling/moving objects, etc. All of which you can learn from watching a few Youtube videos. Yes getting a MTA would probably help you land a helpdesk job(never met anyone who has one so not sure valuable it is) but you would be better off focusing on a cert that carries more weight and tests knowledge on current technology.

 

[BaRRyG]

Active Directory really isn't hard to learn at all. You could do it in a day

Damn, why do companies require this shyt like it's some fascinating novelty.

 

[Silkk]

Damn, why do companies require this shyt like it's some fascinating novelty.

99% of companies run an Active Directory domain

 

[BaRRyG]

99% of companies run an Active Directory domain

Ok, so imma ask my professor to teach me AD I'm trying to leave School ready for employment. I'm pretty sure with a A+ and net+ and AD experience I should land a solid entry level position to kick-start my new career path.

 

[satam55]

I just found out that you literally only gotta pass 1 of the tests that go towards an MCSA to get your MCP (I previously thought you had to get a full MCSA, MCSD, or MCSE cert to be MCP-certified). What's the easiest MSCA test? I'm leaning towards the 70-697.

@Silkk @xXMASHERXx

 

[Silkk]

I just found out that you literally only gotta pass 1 of the tests that go towards an MCSA to get your MCP (I previously thought you had to get a full MCSA, MCSD, or MCSE cert to be MCP-certified). What's the easiest MSCA test? I'm leaning towards the 70-697.

@Silkk @xXMASHERXx

Probably but why, MCPs hold zero weight. May as well take three and get your MCSE

 

[xXMASHERXx]

I just found out that you literally only gotta pass 1 of the tests that go towards an MCSA to get your MCP (I previously thought you had to get a full MCSA, MCSD, or MCSE cert to be MCP-certified). What's the easiest MSCA test? I'm leaning towards the 70-697.

@Silkk @xXMASHERXx

I apologise if I missed it but what is your background? Me personally I would focus on Server 2016 or Azure.

 

[satam55]

I just found out that you literally only gotta pass 1 of the tests that go towards an MCSA to get your MCP (I previously thought you had to get a full MCSA, MCSD, or MCSE cert to be MCP-certified). What's the easiest MSCA test? I'm leaning towards the 70-697.

@Silkk @xXMASHERXx

Probably but why, MCPs hold zero weight. May as well take three and get your MCSE

You sure? I just did a Indeed.com search for "MCP" in Dallas, TX. 60 job listings just showed up. Also there was a poster early on in this thread heavily recommending folks to get their MCP over the A+/Net+..

I apologise if I missed it but what is your background? Me personally I would focus on Server 2016 or Azure.

I'm currently going to school right now for CompTIA/IT workforce training. I'm also trying to get certs (besides the CompTIA certs) on the side to bolster my resume.

 

[Silkk]

You sure? I just did a Indeed.com search for "MCP" in Dallas, TX. 60 job listings just showed up. Also there was a poster early on in this thread heavily recommending folks to get their MCP over the A+/Net+..

Yeah, but I mean why stop at just one?

MCSA -> MCSE has a lot more clout

 

[satam55]

You sure? I just did a Indeed.com search for "MCP" in Dallas, TX. 60 job listings just showed up. Also there was a poster early on in this thread heavily recommending folks to get their MCP over the A+/Net+..

Yeah, but I mean why stop at just one?

MCSA -> MCSE has a lot more clout

Just from reading this thread, A full MCSA (let alone a MCSE) is worthless to somebody who doesn't have any IT experience. I'll worry about completing the MCSA after i get the first job.

 

[Silkk]

Just from reading this thread, A full MCSA (let alone a MCSE) is worthless to somebody who doesn't have any IT experience. I'll worry about completing the MCSA after i get the first job.

That counts as experience to some companies

 

[xXMASHERXx]

You sure? I just did a Indeed.com search for "MCP" in Dallas, TX. 60 job listings just showed up. Also there was a poster early on in this thread heavily recommending folks to get their MCP over the A+/Net+..


I'm currently going to school right now for CompTIA/IT workforce training. I'm also trying to get certs (besides the CompTIA certs) on the side to bolster my resume.

For now I would focus on completing the training and then whatever certs they prepare you for. If you're in the Dallas area I would be very surprised if you couldn't find an entry level position with a A+ and Net+.

 

[StretfordRed]

cancelled my CISSP exam after figuring out it was BS.

I been had my MSc from Royal Holloway/University of London and figured out that is going to be my “get through HR screening” part of my CV

I’ve just got my Reverse Engineering Malware books from SANS and potentially got Advanced Forensics (GCFA) Course coming this week so going to settle for that.

Luckily I have alternatives than the CISSP but I studied that Syngress book so much and just realised it wasn’t worth my time anymore.

 

[Silkk]

cancelled my CISSP exam after figuring out it was BS.

I been had my MSc from Royal Holloway/University of London and figured out that is going to be my “get through HR screening” part of my CV

I’ve just got my Reverse Engineering Malware books from SANS and potentially got Advanced Forensics (GCFA) Course coming this week so going to settle for that.

Luckily I have alternatives than the CISSP but I studied that Syngress book so much and just realised it wasn’t worth my time anymore.

You cancelled after spending $600 on it?