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My new job requires me to get either A+, SSCP, or Network+ cert. What is the best one that is the most future proof that I will actually be able to apply in real world scenario?

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I'm not really sure if any of those are really in the same category. Are you going into security? Or are you going to be working in a tech bench type of atmosphere.
 
SSCP or Network +

Honestly, A+ means you "know" the basics of assembly and troubleshooting of a desktop and that's about it. How are you networking skills? If you're just starting out, go for the Net+ first and then the SSCP. Net +, you'll be able to pass within a few weeks of study or sooner depending on your comfort with networking.
 
Nate7311 said:
SSCP or Network +

Honestly, A+ means you "know" the basics of assembly and troubleshooting of a desktop and that's about it. How are you networking skills? If you're just starting out, go for the Net+ first and then the SSCP. Net +, you'll be able to pass within a few weeks of study or sooner depending on your comfort with networking.
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I agree with this plan.
 
zyonuf79 said:
I agree with this plan.
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I just checked with work, and it has to be one of the following:

A+
Network+
SSCP

They said that MCDST 70-271/272 can replace the A+.

I guess the MCDST is the best one to do, then. About the networking, I'm definitely no novice, but not a wizard; I'm advanced. I want to take the cert that will give me the most worth in the future. A+ won't do that for me.
 
ajm786 said:
I just checked with work, and it has to be one of the following:

A+
Network+
SSCP

They said that MCDST 70-271/272 can replace the A+.

I guess the MCDST is the best one to do, then. About the networking, I'm definitely no novice, but not a wizard; I'm advanced. I want to take the cert that will give me the most worth in the future. A+ won't do that for me.
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the easiest is A+ but for future value, the SSCP
 
Depends on your knowledge level and the job requirements. A+ & Net+ get it before Jan. 1st and it will last a lifetime.

If you want to go into networking, I'd probably start with the Net+. Once you get into the industry and gain experience, the A+/Net+ will become worthless.

Just say you could get the MCDST. I'd do that. It has more long term potential, I think.
 
badboyeee said:
the easiest is A+ but for future value, the SSCP
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ShadowStriker said:
What's the job?
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Ur_Mom said:
Depends on your knowledge level and the job requirements. A+ & Net+ get it before Jan. 1st and it will last a lifetime.

If you want to go into networking, I'd probably start with the Net+. Once you get into the industry and gain experience, the A+/Net+ will become worthless.

Just say you could get the MCDST. I'd do that. It has more long term potential, I think.
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Sorry for not updating this thread earlier.

In the meantime I successfully got the MCDST 70-271 as well as my Security+ :). Apparently, there are 2 parts to the requirement; a technical as well as an IA cert. So this covers both. :D The job is with a federal contractor with DoD.
 
ajm786 said:
Sorry for not updating this thread earlier.

In the meantime I successfully got the MCDST 70-271 as well as my Security+ :). Apparently, there are 2 parts to the requirement; a technical as well as an IA cert. So this covers both. :D The job is with a federal contractor with DoD.
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Congrats on the accomplishments :cool: I got my Sec+ couple days before Christmas
 
MCDST isn't going to be updated like other certificates.. however you can upgrade to MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technican 7 (yes Windows 7) with only one exam.
 
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