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by reedmb 1 view

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I am currently pursuing my A+ Certification. I don't know exactly what I can do with it, but I am a recent college grad (Marketing major) who wants a career in IT.

Can I do anything more than helpdesk. I was told that I would need my A+ Certification before I could pursue other IT certifications.

Any suggestions or comments?

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by dcosgrove

It's not necessary but it is a great place to start. Not to insult help desk folks, but yes, there is a lot more that you will be qualified for. It depends on your area and market demands as to what you may find. I used to hire A+ equivalent techs to assmble and configure workstations for a large network. You may also look into providing waranty service for large companies or the like. Basically, any step is a good step.

by dean

First of all, it sure will not hurt you to put A+ certified on your resume. I got my A+ about a year ago and this is the view I have on this cert. If you truly study and learn the material and not dump your way through the exam, it shows you a good basic knowledge of how a computer works and a few trouble shooting skills. I am a MCSE and find that I fall back on what I learned from A+ to identify problems with the computer or if the problem is not with the computer.

Bottom line, understand the material and study. And this cert will serve you well.

Hope this helps and good luck,
Dean

by bookemdono

The A+ cert is a great place to start and working a help desk will give you the best type of experience to start an IT career, since it will give you exposure to the end-users as well as the technical side. An A+ cert is not a prerequisite to obtaining additional certifications.

by it151

I have been A+ certified for 4 years, It has helped me get where i am today. A+ certification is the ground floor so to speak of the IT world. A+ will help you understand the basics of computers and how to properly toubleshoot the more common problems that you'll encounter. From there you can only go up into networking Programming etc... its endless. Go for it and good luck.

by freetech

as the others have said, the a+ is a way to get your foot in the door. how far you go in the it world will depend more on your skills and experience. certifications will help you get that interview, your own abilities will give you the job security.

by donmars

I have read all these answers and also being MCSE and A+ certified (year and a half now) a can only agree with each of them. since you are a marketing major I would recomend you target e-commerce and web site administration areas of IT. Why waste 4 years of college studies? A+ provides a good technical foundation.

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