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by cp7212

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Well, I haven't been here in a while, but I see the same knowledgeable people are still here. I recently got laid off from my job and I was thinking about taking the Network+ cert test. I ordered a recent revision of the study kit and found the textbook is 700 pages long! My MCP text was only 400 pages long.

I find the text goes into miniscule detail for everything from electrical engineering to hardware function and UNIX to AppleTalk. Yet, the flash cards and software tests cover, what I think, is more general concepts/questions.

If anyone who has taken this, could you please let me know to what degree this test scrutinizes? It would sure help me with my studying. I am not looking for answers, so please don't misconstrue this as cheating. The kit says at least nine months of networking is required to study for this cert. From the content, I would say nine YEARS. Quite frankly, my head is starting to hurt.

Thank you for any feedback you can provide.

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by w2ktechman

or how many pages your new career will make you read/study. Being in IT is about constantly learning.
That said, if you read/study/understand the content in that guide, you will be much better off than just getting the cert. Do not try to cheat the profession because it is a little bit more work.

by cp7212

I have three years experience in the IT field, but not full-time in what I want to do. I have a degree in MIS/networking. I have my MCP and A+, but I thought a recent certification might "spruce up" my resume a bit. I see equal comments about certifications vs education and experience. Thank you again for your direction.

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