CYBERSECURITY JOB HUNTING GUIDE
Comptia A+
Short review
Author: Stefan Waldvogel
Overview
A+ is a beginner certification and will prepare you for a help desk position. If you work in a help desk position, you do not need this cert anymore. To get the certification, you need to pass two exams.
How to prepare
The easiest way to long is this: Download the exam objectives and prepare your exam with Prof Messer's YouTube Videos.
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How long do you need to get exam ready?
This is related to your experience and free study time. It can be everything between 2 weeks and 6 months.
Advantages
It is a beginner certification and you learn how to take exams. One very positive point is, you do not have to spend money to get the knowledge for these exams. If you want, you can support Prof. Messer and buy his very good notes.
Disadvantages
You have to take two exams and therefore it is not a cheap option.
Most CompTIA's certifications are valid for 3 years. There are multiple ways to renew but all cost money.
Price
$232 for each exam. (You need two)
What next?
CompTIA's Network+ and Security+ are common next steps.
Conclusion
A+ is a first certification. You learn the absolute basics and it is a good starting point for people without experience in IT. If you have experience, I would go for Network+ or Security+.
A+ is a beginner certification and will prepare you for a help desk position. If you work in a help desk position, you do not need this cert anymore. To get the certification, you need to pass two exams.
How to prepare
The easiest way to long is this: Download the exam objectives and prepare your exam with Prof Messer's YouTube Videos.
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnmlC1ZsppuM7yleDuYCMHrv
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnmsZ5J7lwbS4o7a3YtljNuI
How long do you need to get exam ready?
This is related to your experience and free study time. It can be everything between 2 weeks and 6 months.
Advantages
It is a beginner certification and you learn how to take exams. One very positive point is, you do not have to spend money to get the knowledge for these exams. If you want, you can support Prof. Messer and buy his very good notes.
Disadvantages
You have to take two exams and therefore it is not a cheap option.
Most CompTIA's certifications are valid for 3 years. There are multiple ways to renew but all cost money.
Price
$232 for each exam. (You need two)
What next?
CompTIA's Network+ and Security+ are common next steps.
Conclusion
A+ is a first certification. You learn the absolute basics and it is a good starting point for people without experience in IT. If you have experience, I would go for Network+ or Security+.
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