bilbus said:I would get
A+ and network + Both are fairly easy and are god starter certs.
Next MCSA if you have both A+ and network + you only need t take 3 MS tests (4 if you dont)
Next is MCSE, its MCSA + 3 more tests.
If you get MCSA you can problay get a job faster, and then work on MCSE on the job's dime.
If you want MCSE + messaging you need to take 1 more exchange test (if you took the first exchange test as a elective)
A+ 2 tests
Network + Done know dont have it
MCSA 4 tests
MCSE 7 tests
MCSE + messaging 8 tests
I paid 125$ per test for mcse, i am currently working on messaging spec.
I paid 150$ for each of the 2 A+ tests
Un_Colombiano said:Anyhow, I read up the posts here. I am in a similiar situation. I recently graduated with a Bachelors in IT and recently a position as opened where I work. Unfortuantly, I do not meet ther requirements of "7-10 yrs experience, MCSE, Novell, and Cisco CNA certifications, ect.".
Un_Colombiano said:Well I could see the moving/implementiong of 1K+ machines would yeild big bucks, but unforutantly I don't think that happens often. I am currently planning to become a Network Administrator. Of course sitting in a helpdesk answering calls and doing minor stuff. Doing things like creating/monitoring networks, upgrading software on server, moving from Novell <-> MS Network, using Cisco, stuff like that. Currently I am doing a helpdesk type of job, thats why I was planning to get certs so I could move up (either another company or this one I am currently at).
Way back when I started college (I was 17) I didnt really know about certs, just since everyone is going for bachelors I thought I might as well in Telecommunications IT. If I knew the stuff I know now 4 yrs later, I would of screwed the bachelors (just Assoc probably) and go straight for the certs. Too late for that now though, so I'll just have to get the certs after getting my bachs.