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by fixmeup

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Just passed my A+ on the 19th! What a relief! This was my first cert and it was definately worth it. I didnt ace the tests but scores were at least 100 pts over pass/fail score.

Its a huge load off of your mind when you know its done and you've passed.

I will probably take the summer off and then start studying for the Network +. The objectives change in another month I think anyway.

I'm not sure how much value an A+ holds anymore; some employers like it, some think its just paper, but I'm glad its done!

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by notsochiguy

"I'm not sure how much value an A+ holds anymore"

You seem pretty pleased to have passed. As such, I'd say it still holds a pretty significant value. Just maybe not the one you were originally considering!

;)

by ksoniat

People are always asking the best way to prepare for a cert test.

How did you prepare?

by fixmeup

I actually used the complete kit (3 books) that sybex but out and preplogic had a deal where they gave me mock exam questions when I bought a voucher from them.

The practice test stuff really helped because I could track my progress and the test format was similar to the comptia format.

I couldnt see spending a bunch of money on bootcamps or classes. So I went the self-paced route and it paid off

by maevinn

After years of putting it off, I recently got mine as well. Employer decided to pay for it, training and testing, so figured why not.

Can't hurt. :)

by deadly ernest

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by dadspad

Now you have the confidence to go on for more certs.

Good Luck on your Network +

by fixmeup

A few months, just studying here and there. Then about a month until the test, it was crunch time, and I just focused on the things I was not so sure on like device speeds etc.

by caverdog

I started with my A+ in 1997, and now I'm a Security Analyst for GSA. Keep working, keep studying, keep learning and keep your eyes open. If you are of a technical, problem solving bent this is a wonderful field.

How was your experience with PrepLogic? I liked their audiobooks (updating my NT & 2000 MCSE to 2003), but I tried their Video Training and had a horrible experience.
They offered me a deal, and then tried to trap me into a contracts ($99 for 30 days training). Their video training is DVD-Rom, not DVD. Which means you have to install thier software and give it internet connectivity. I'm a Security Analyst so that seems like a bad idea. I used their audiobooks, which weren't bad. I just spent 2 days with their tech support blowing me off. They only have an online message system, not a customer support phone #. My 30 days was the day I called at 8:30a.m. They blew me off until 4:30, and then didn't respond until the next day with "it's past your 30 days", you are locked into a $1,300 deal. Expecially with those business practices, I'd NEVER trust their software on my system.

by fixmeup

I have heard mixed reviews with them. I have heard that their customer service/support is terrible and for the most part non-existent.

I used their practice testing software which was actually very beneficial. They weren't brain dumps but the questions did cover the objectives very well and there was a progress tracker so you could see your strenghts and weaknesses. I had a deal where you bought the practice test software and got a free test voucher. It worked out pretty well.

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