Is it worth getting an A+ Certificate?

[LeetViet]

It costs twice as much as a CCNA Certificate and I've talked to some people who say it's not worth it for the money.

 

[Mik3y]

i've been wondering that myself. i want to get one, but i wasnt sure if it's worth it for the $.

 

[ModemMix]

A+ is an outdated certification. The last time i reviewed the test for A+ it involved so much legacy BS that i havent seen in a real enviroment in ages. Its a waste in my opinion, but some employers still hold stock in it.... it goes either way and depends on what you wanna do.

 

[JBT]

From all the people I talk too, now adays A+ is worthless unless you want to work at Staples. CCNA is much better.

 

[zephyrprime]

Originally posted by: ModemMix
A+ is an outdated certification. The last time i reviewed the test for A+ it involved so much legacy BS that i havent seen in a real enviroment in ages. Its a waste in my opinion, but some employers still hold stock in it.... it goes either way and depends on what you wanna do.

They updated it.

 

[Zebo]

MBA is better.

 

[ethebubbeth]

*looks at A+ card in wallet* i dunno, it's never done me any good.

 

[Looney]

No, A+ is junk.

 

[CraigRT]

No, it really does nothing.
I went to go get mine and when I found out how much the tests were, I just dropped it.

 

[thorin]

Well if you take it then you help keep an instructor and maybe an admin person employed just a bit longer :roll:

 

[bluemax]

Originally posted by: JBT
From all the people I talk too, now adays A+ is worthless unless you want to work at Staples. CCNA is much better.

CCNA hasn't done me any good here in Winnipeg, Canada. Time to move!

 

[Kulprit4]

Originally posted by: JBT
From all the people I talk too, now adays A+ is worthless unless you want to work at Staples. CCNA is much better.

lol I work at staples i'm going to let that slide (i'm 18 in college by the way)

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: Kulprit4

Originally posted by: JBT
From all the people I talk too, now adays A+ is worthless unless you want to work at Staples. CCNA is much better.

lol I work at staples i'm going to let that slide (i'm 18 in college by the way)

No shame in that as long as you steer customers in the right direction for their needs.

Unlike BB salespeople, "Oh no, AMD can't run near as many programs as Intel"... but that's better left for another thread.

 

[ColdZero]

Where A+ ranks in the world:

3. A+
2. Tying shoes
1. Breathing

 

[piasabird]

Real experience is worth more.

 

[bluemax]

Originally posted by: ColdZero
Where A+ ranks in the world:

3. A+
2. Tying shoes
1. Breathing

That one is almost good enough to make it into the sig!

...though breathing could be considered IMPORTANT, unlike A+.

 

[LeetViet]

Originally posted by: zephyrprime

Originally posted by: ModemMix
A+ is an outdated certification. The last time i reviewed the test for A+ it involved so much legacy BS that i havent seen in a real enviroment in ages. Its a waste in my opinion, but some employers still hold stock in it.... it goes either way and depends on what you wanna do.

They updated it.

I believe they're on their third revision.

Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: bluemax

Originally posted by: ColdZero
Where A+ ranks in the world:

3. A+
2. Tying shoes
1. Breathing

That one is almost good enough to make it into the sig!

...though breathing could be considered IMPORTANT, unlike A+.

I believe he meant in simplicity, not importance.

 

[gwai lo]

It might not be worth it...but it gets your foot in the door to some employers. You can't really just put down "experience" and have everyone take that as a fact.

 

[BlvdKing]

The A+ is worth nothing by itself. When combined with even a small amount of tech experience it can help get your foot in the door. My A+ cert not only helped me get a job, but I got my wife a job with it as well.

If you get an A+ and then let it sit in your wallet or you rely solely on it without combining it with some experience, then it is a waste of time.

 

[imported_Cooch]

Originally posted by: BlvdKing
The A+ is worth nothing by itself. When combined with even a small amount of tech experience it can help get your foot in the door. My A+ cert not only helped me get a job, but I got my wife a job with it as well.

If you get an A+ and then let it sit in your wallet or you rely solely on it without combining it with some experience, then it is a waste of time.

That's probably the most sensible comment i've read on this thread thus far.

 

[TechnoPro]

I am surprised that people have such low opinions of the A+. It is advertised as an entry-level cert, basically the equivalent of 6 months on the job as a tech. Nothing more. No promises of riches, or guaranteed hiring by big businesses. It can be a good starting point for those seeking formal training and for those who will benefit from such training.

Personally, the A+ training I had gave me more tools in my professional arsenal. For me, that is always worth something.

As for the comment that A+ is behind in technology and addresses obsolete technogies... you're right, it does. But these dead technologies exist in full force in the business world and the need to support them is as strong as ever.

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: Kulprit4

Originally posted by: JBT
From all the people I talk too, now adays A+ is worthless unless you want to work at Staples. CCNA is much better.

lol I work at staples i'm going to let that slide (i'm 18 in college by the way)

I wasn't trying to slam staples employee's by any means. I was just saying they like people with A+ certs.

To the other guy I didn't say CCNA was good either I just think its better than A+.

 

[Oyeve]

The 18+ years on my resume is A+ enough for any employer.

 

[JCE10]

So what "certs" do you guys recommend?