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Our 5 top entry level certifications for HelpDesk, Security, Networking, Ethical Hacking, and Cloud! We show you what type of job in the industry you can get into, income, how much the certification will cost you and more!!







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0:00 ⏩ Intro
0:25 ⏩ The 5 Categories!
0:39 ⏩ Criteria for Our favorite Certs!!
1:07 ⏩ Our Top HelpDesk Certification
2:48 ⏩ The best Security Certification
4:09 ⏩ Top Networking Certification
5:28 ⏩ The Cloud Certification
6:19 ⏩ The Ethical hacking Best Certification
7:37 ⏩ What you need to break into the IT industry!
7:58 ⏩ How to study for these certs!!
8:34 ⏩ Outro

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[NetworkChuck]

Our 5 top entry level certifications for HelpDesk, Security, Networking, Ethical Hacking, and Cloud! We show you what type of job in the industry you can get into, income, how much the certification will cost you and more!!



0:00 ⏩ Intro
0:25 ⏩ The 5 Categories!
0:39 ⏩ Criteria for Our favorite Certs!!
1:07 ⏩ Our Top HelpDesk Certification
2:48 ⏩ The best Security Certification
4:09 ⏩ Top Networking Certification
5:28 ⏩ The Cloud Certification
6:19 ⏩ The Ethical hacking Best Certification
7:37 ⏩ What you need to break into the IT industry!
7:58 ⏩ How to study for these certs!!
8:34 ⏩ Outro

[gumgum]

1. ComptiaA+
2. Security+
3. CCNA
4. Aws Cloud Pactitioner
5. PenTest+

[popacap]

Cloud is def a must. Landed my current gig, having basically 0 Azure experience, I'm now an Azure Administrator, I've learned to really enjoy Azure. IT is great field, I had to move out of my home town to find a better opportunity but it was so worth it. My current company lets me choose my own training/conferences/pays for certs. This year (2022) I will have been to vegas 2 times, within a year for training all paid for by my company.

Said that to say, I have 0 college degrees, 0 student loan debt, I actually got out of the Aviation Maintenance field to get into IT.. You can do it, as long as you have ambition and a willingness to work through obstacles

[CptPatch]

Security+ is really so valuable for starting your career in the US. If you're a warm body without a criminal record and a Security+ you can get paid $50k+ to fill a chair on a US military contract.

[chamopunkp]

Chuck, thanks to your advice, in 1 year I went from Help Desk to Network Administrator. I am on my way to becoming a Network Engineer but I am also loving the Security/Hacking content you are putting out which is making me re-think my end goal. I will maybe move into the Security field since I am really interested in it. Thank you!

[SuperFEX]

I like how honest these dudes have always been. Thanks for all the vids chuck you were a huge help in my life and I believe many others also.

[SIMULATAN]

love you two together, its just so sympathic and fun to watch your vids!

[tinyhaydes]

This video is so oddly catered to me. I literally found you 3 days ago and can't stop watching you content. You're amazing chuck. Thank you for making this!

[mscir]

CCNA is great for networking. I took the classes, and some CCNP, at a community college, and learned a ton. The labs were tough but you learned a lot very quickly.

[stevenhendrixiii]

First video I've seen and I have to say you guys really did point me in the right direction. I knew I wanted to get into security and the cloud so now I feel like I have a good starting point! heading over to IT pro TV right now to see what I can pick up on before going after the certs. Much appreciated!!

[LuisHernandez-mruw]

Chuck and Cameron thank you guys so much for this video. Such an awesome freaking video man. Been looking for a video like this. The internet send you to 8 different places and cant find one answer. Just a bit frustrating. Your five category we straight and to the point. Answered all my question in 8 min fast then search the web for hours.

[christophersharp]

I really appreciate your videos. I am a medically retired firefighter and paramedic that is now looking at a total career path change. the way you teach in your videos and talk about the IT career it has inspired me to start self-educating myself and now I'm about ready to test.

[danielcraven]

Seeing a "Basics of Active Directory" video/series from you would be awesome! I feel like no one really talks about Active Directory until you see it on a "preferred experience" section of a job listing. I would be happy to re-learn Active Directory from you :D

[blakerhyan]

Thank you for this video!
I’m 3 weeks into a Cert III in ICT and I’m already stressing about where to go afterwards. This video has given me some clear goals to aim towards and makes me excited for the future!

[davesand]

I'm really excited to start exploring the 5 programs mentioned. I'm not an expert of any of the programs mentioned, but I think I know just enough to be able to get my foot in the door. Hopefully with a little hard work, and a lot of luck, I'll complete my first course. Thanks for the point in the right direction.

[nateribelinmusic]

Thank you as always Chuck! To anyone who might be reading this and feeling overwhelmed making the transition into IT (like me, 2 years ago), don’t worry about it. If you have a willingness to learn and enjoy learning, IT is hands down the best career path for you because it never stays the same. Things are always changing, but you can still be valuable so long as you keep learning. And there’s simply too much good information on the internet for free today (like Chucks CCNA series).

I started barely 2 years ago as a help desk associate while getting Cybersecurity degree at WGU online (sidenote, I would not be where I am today if not for WGU - they are simply incredible and please look into them if you are struggling to find a good education AND certifications). It was a grueling 2 years but god damn was it worth it.

Fast forward to today and I am now a cloud support engineer for a world leading e-commerce company, graduated with my Bachelors, and looking to make the transition into full-time DevOps in the near future.

I just want to say, don’t stress too hard about being good enough or being super “good at computers” before a job in IT, because I just kept my head low, studied, shadowed team mates, kept good communication skills, and things eventually panned out. I was by no means an IT expert before starting this journey and honestly still have a long ways to go. But don’t worry about choosing the right path in IT, try everything and don’t be afraid to change courses. See what opportunities come up, weigh them out, and see which areas excite you the most. You cannot go wrong with this mentality. It is what has allowed me to go from help desk, networking, security and now DevOps (Ie. Cloud) in a really short amount of time (and to be honest I’m really thinking about going full developer).

Also, and this is critical, make sure you understand your value and don’t be afraid to push for things you want. If you have the drive and willpower to learn things quickly and grow overqualified for your current role, then by god do not be afraid to look for new opportunities. You can SEVERELY stunt your personal growth by being too committed to one company or organization when they do not have the capacity to grow with you. I’m not saying axe your employer whenever you can, but do not be afraid to find what you deserve. I made a scary jump from a major company to a relatively smaller one, but it was the best decision I ever made in terms of career growth. The amount of skills I have learned in this new environment is stupid compared to my last job, and I am given leadership opportunities that were simply not possible before.

Sorry for the essay, but I really do hope anyone reading this gets into IT and sticks with it because it is so rewarding. Stay motivated and keep learning.

And keep watching Network Chuck, he’s the real deal.

[Meuzzie]

Chuck, you're kind of an IT hero of mine, and hearing you recommend the A+ makes me feel a lot more solid in my studies. I passed my A+ 1001 last Wednesday, and my 1002 is scheduled for April. Thanks Chuck, I'm breaking into IT this year, and finally starting the career I've dreamed of

[djmaymay]

This video came at the perfect time for me. I've been working in Help Desk for almost a year now and i've been feeling like I just want to do more than what I'm doing. So thank you for this video because I am 100% going to start studying to get that Security+ cert and move on up!

[ZachGibson]

Started with A+, then Network and Security+. Just got my Jamf 200, and work as an Apple Endpoint Engineer. CompTIA helped me get my foot in the door 3 years ago. Grateful for the opportunity

[jadedelohim]

Thank you for the advice! I’be been wondering which certs to prioritize, this information helps a bunch.