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Im 19 and want to start "collecting" different certifications for two reasons:
1) Actually review/learn the material. I have been on a computer for most of my life, built a few, and have done a lot of tech work for friends and family. The basic stuff is mostly review and the more advanced stuff is just information that I dont have yet.
2) Have the certifications for my resume so when I apply for different jobs my resume is much stronger. I have applied to places like geeksquad, circuitcity
, and mom and pop stores as an in store tech to get my feet wet but havnt heard anything.
I feel like certifications such as A+ and networking are stepping stones so as stupid as they may be, I still want to take them.
I am basically looking for a list of recommended certifications. Right now im focusing on PC Technician but may branch out into other areas. (comp sci major).
Thanks all!
P.S Any recommended books? I started reading the A+ Cert for dummys book which seemed pretty simple and easy. A+ is the first one I am planning on getting.
1) Actually review/learn the material. I have been on a computer for most of my life, built a few, and have done a lot of tech work for friends and family. The basic stuff is mostly review and the more advanced stuff is just information that I dont have yet.
2) Have the certifications for my resume so when I apply for different jobs my resume is much stronger. I have applied to places like geeksquad, circuitcity
, and mom and pop stores as an in store tech to get my feet wet but havnt heard anything.I feel like certifications such as A+ and networking are stepping stones so as stupid as they may be, I still want to take them.
I am basically looking for a list of recommended certifications. Right now im focusing on PC Technician but may branch out into other areas. (comp sci major).
Thanks all!
P.S Any recommended books? I started reading the A+ Cert for dummys book which seemed pretty simple and easy. A+ is the first one I am planning on getting.