Comptia or Microsoft Cert???

bvrider1 · 08-10-2007, 01:14 AM

OK, fellow riders and techs. I have to decide, should I pursue the A+ or a MS cert?

What's the benefit or downfall of one or the other?

Certs aren't free, so can't be jamming away at everything.

What's a good starting point?

Besides that I am a semester away from my associates degree in CIS/Net Admin. Should I just focus on that and go for a 4 yr ? Or 2 yrs w. Certificates?

coronadozx · 08-10-2007, 01:43 AM

try the cisco route.

as for the education, get your B.S. degree with these certificates, marketability will increase as well as your salary negotiating power. just my two cents.

edit: and your knowledge will increase.

lownuff · 08-10-2007, 08:34 AM

Start out with MS certs, and get your cisco certs

bvrider1 · 08-10-2007, 09:21 AM

thanks guys, seems like MS is more marketable then the Comptia

kevin_stevens · 08-10-2007, 01:55 PM

Comptia certifications are not, in general, highly regarded in the industry. They're effective as a minimum checkmark, but don't go bragging about them; you'll just look silly. I usually take them as a precursor to more accepted certifications, like Network+ prior to CCNA.

KeS

mikem317 · 08-12-2007, 11:16 AM

Depends on the CompTIA cert. E.g. Are you talking about A+ or Security+? Which CompTIA certification are you thinking about pursuing?

Oni · 08-12-2007, 01:42 PM

Do both and stay varied. Don't limit yourself to MS or any one tech area. Work on your BS and find a workplace that not only encourages but pays for training. My education didn't cost me a dime!

mikem317 · 08-12-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Oni

Do both and stay varied. Don't limit yourself to MS or any one tech area. Work on your BS and find a workplace that not only encourages but pays for training. My education didn't cost me a dime!

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