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UB3R 1337 H4X · 08-09-2008, 09:44 PM

Do you have an A+ certification? If so, what age did you get it at? If you don't have it do you ever plan on getting it?

Wiki for info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%2B_certification#A.2B

Bourkster · 08-09-2008, 09:51 PM

Well I'm 17 and have an advanced diploma in computer systems engineering. Does that count?

UB3R 1337 H4X · 08-09-2008, 10:01 PM

yes and no... A+ certification is more official im pretty sure

sanddeath · 08-09-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bourkster

Well I'm 17 and have an advanced diploma in computer systems engineering. Does that count?

im below 18 and i almost have a certification in avionics.

Bourkster · 08-09-2008, 10:02 PM

Who knows, my Cert. is from the the Victorian Schooling Commission (As in, uni/tafe)

johnfoe · 08-09-2008, 10:09 PM

A+ certification is kind of worthless. Only good thing about it is that it forfills one requirement to get the MCSE or MCSA.

Frost · 08-09-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by johnfoe

A+ certification is kind of worthless. Only good thing about it is that it forfills one requirement to get the MCSE or MCSA.

Yeah.
And its the easiest test you will ever take.

UB3R 1337 H4X · 08-09-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by johnfoe

A+ certification is kind of worthless. Only good thing about it is that it forfills one requirement to get the MCSE or MCSA.

Good IT jobs require A+ cert. sometimes. I think. lol

ReadyForTakeoff · 08-09-2008, 10:24 PM

My friend got it at 12, I'm looking into it

Slash · 08-09-2008, 10:25 PM

I got mine at 11. Piece of cake.

johnfoe · 08-09-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UB3R 1337 H4X

Good IT jobs require A+ cert. sometimes. I think. lol

No, working at a job such as a PC repair shop will require it. They only require it as a form of advertising such as "All of our technicians are A+ certified!".

In my mind IT is not just about what is covered in the A+. A+ is sort of like a trivia test. Does it matter that you know what is the maximum size that a partition can be made on FAT?

IT jobs around here want you to be able to troubleshoot the whole network. Such as printers, routers, switches, servers, group policies, SQL optimization, report building (crystal), and anything else that can be done on a network.

A+ will not hurt you at all. However, I wouldn't apply for a systems administrator job putting all your money on the certification. Experience around here is more valuable than even an MCSE. If you are struggling to get experience then the certification is there to help you show that you are worthy.

The economy is very horrible right now in the US. IT jobs are growing overall, but in my state some people have said the field has shrunk. It will grow in the long run, but right now is hard times in some places so do whatever is best for you in your area.

Back the the subject, A+ won't hurt, but it might not help for some places. It will show that you are at least smart. A+ is an easy test, but from what I've read online the failure rate is over 50% lately.

Gocartnathan · 08-11-2008, 11:02 PM

Hmm, I was really thinking about taking it, thanks for the info.

theguy200 · 08-11-2008, 11:14 PM

I'm taking the class for it this year in high school(senior), I'll be 18 by graduation

dragonz2444 · 08-11-2008, 11:16 PM

i might get it to get a better chance of best buy hiring me

Tobososlow · 08-12-2008, 12:32 AM

I got certified back in February, it didn't cost me anything and wasn't too hard to pass. It was during my senior year too.

C4RB0N · 08-12-2008, 12:40 AM

I might get it this summer. i took a class during the school year but i've forgotten most of it now. but most of it is pointless but it will be something else to throw on my resume.

assault14 · 08-12-2008, 12:40 AM

im takeing it at school

MBS · 08-12-2008, 12:49 AM

I will prob just do alot of certs maybe summer before jr or senior year before i get my bachelors in Computer Science

fscrp · 08-12-2008, 08:17 AM

If you can get it for free go for it. I have been in the IT industry for 10 years and do not have a single cert. Each job change in that time has been a promotion and I am at a management level now. My success is because at each level I became very good at what I was doing not taking generic tests that are not a true indicator of practical knowledge.

If you are wondering wtf I am doing here - I am not filthy rich and have to work to make a living

EDIT: I do have a Bachelors in CS

Commodore Stocker · 08-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Being a systems administrator has allowed me to get that cert 3 times. Dos/windows, Mac and the 2006 version. The first two were out of the middle 90's and Apple no longer has A+.

If you get a chance at taking it free, go for it. It helps on the resume, especially if you are a young IT go getter.

BSRdr · 08-17-2008, 12:32 PM

I don't find techs with A+ are any better than techs without it. It's all about personality and learning curve.

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UB3R 1337 H4X Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 268 Reputation: 8	yes and no... A+ certification is more official im pretty sure

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ReadyForTakeoff CN Coder Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 833 Reputation: 59	My friend got it at 12, I'm looking into it

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Gocartnathan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 27 Reputation: 1	Hmm, I was really thinking about taking it, thanks for the info.

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theguy200 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 248 Reputation: 7	I'm taking the class for it this year in high school(senior), I'll be 18 by graduation

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dragonz2444 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 418 Reputation: 19	i might get it to get a better chance of best buy hiring me

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Tobososlow Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Reputation: 0	I got certified back in February, it didn't cost me anything and wasn't too hard to pass. It was during my senior year too.

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C4RB0N Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 33 Reputation: 0	I might get it this summer. i took a class during the school year but i've forgotten most of it now. but most of it is pointless but it will be something else to throw on my resume. __________________

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fscrp Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: A pollen-infested place Posts: 237 Reputation: 9	If you can get it for free go for it. I have been in the IT industry for 10 years and do not have a single cert. Each job change in that time has been a promotion and I am at a management level now. My success is because at each level I became very good at what I was doing not taking generic tests that are not a true indicator of practical knowledge. If you are wondering wtf I am doing here - I am not filthy rich and have to work to make a living EDIT: I do have a Bachelors in CS

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Commodore Stocker Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,489 Reputation: 72	Being a systems administrator has allowed me to get that cert 3 times. Dos/windows, Mac and the 2006 version. The first two were out of the middle 90's and Apple no longer has A+. If you get a chance at taking it free, go for it. It helps on the resume, especially if you are a young IT go getter. __________________ There are three types of people. Those that can count and those that can not. Cookies, Cookies, Cookies, Cookies and more Cookies!

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