COMPTIA A+ vs. Google IT Support Professional Certificate | Which has more value?

Comptia A+ and Google IT support professional certificate are two of most well known entry level IT certifications. But which one is better? Which entry level I.T. certification carries more value? The Comptia A+ certification or the Google IT Support Professional certification? In this video, I will compare these 2 entry level certifications and tell you about some situations where one or the other is the better choice if you want to get into IT. #COMPTIA #COMPATIAA+ #GOOGLEITSUPPORT

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0:00 Start
2:55 Comparison Comptia A+ and Google IT Support Professional certification
5:21 IT Career with no experience
5:29 Which IT certification offers more value
5:50 Is the Google IT Support Professional for you

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[byronmiller]

I just completed the Google IT technical support fundamental course through Coursera, having no background in technology at all, I was most proud of the fact that I did complete the course and obtain my certificate, now I can seriously look at changing careers and by the way, I’m 65 years old it’s not over until it’s over !😊

[akin]

I'd say Google IT support certificate is a good fundamental starting point, but it isn't a standalone certification. It is a great way for people to get a taste of IT and decide if they want to make it a career.

[Acheron.]

Finishing up the A+ at the moment, but I also did the Google certificate. If you have time, they both have value. Google's was more hands on and went more into depth in certain areas I found. Lots of command line both Windows and Linux (you really get a feel for it). A+ is a wider breadth of material, but not as deep in each topic. Google's isn't much value for employers compared to A+, but it definitely was a good choice for me to start with.

[jdrodrigues]

I earned the Google IT Support Certification in 2 days of the 7 Day Free Trial on Coursera without a college degree or IT experience. I completed every task including the optional ones as well. Doing that helped fill in my knowledge gap. Now my friend is doing it too! I’m currently preparing for A+ and can clearly see A+ is more valuable, harder to learn, and more thorough. Good luck passing whichever exam you try.

[missdesireindependance]

The google cert can help you prep for A plus certification.

[senseiSinclair]

For me i am doing both. I believe both have something to add to my understanding and credentials.

[cv]

In my research i found that when you read the fine print on the google it certificate it is a prep course for the comptia A +

[eliasramirez]

Thank you so much for this video! I am currently doing the Google IT certification and my plan is to use that to get my first job, then go straight into the comptia A+. I think the Google cert is providing value and knowledge that I didn't previously have and will end up being helpful for when I take the A+ exam. Lets see how it goes.

[larnizzo]

I’m starting from NOTHING. Zero knowledge. I think google IT is a great place to start from scratch.

[pjduhamel]

I have the Google certification, and found it isn't as sought after as the A+. Did that stop me from getting my foot in the door at a help desk? No, but it took me a lot longer to find a job and showcase myself as equally capable of doing the work, compared to those with the A+. I do still plan on getting the A+ alongside it (more of a personal goal), but I did find the Google cert helpful.

[JoshuaRyanDoesStuff]

I'm working on both! Started with Google's certification and now also working on IBM's comptia prep course!

[johnlarkin]

This video change my direction to compTIA, thank you so much and I appreciate your work! 😊

[eschaton]

I would think having both is a good look. You can add the hands-on stuff Google has you do to your resume as a boost.

[smisfit]

While some might say save your time and just do Comptia. I strongly disagree. The google cert is a lot shorter and can prepare you for A+. Also Google/Comptia have dual credential badges available through Credly that really elevate your resume.

[mzunicorn]

He really helped me out with my decision!!! Very informative!!! Thanks!

[truekinggreed]

I'm wanting to get the knowledge base to be successful in the IT field. I'm on the fence still if I should do the Google cert because while I do have minimal (honestly) prior knowledge it feels like taking the Google Cert and then transitioning to the CompTIA A+ course would make the most sense for empowering me with the confidence to be fully successful, but I honestly don't know haha.

[Vahid_Isaac]

I think, companies take Comptia Certs more seriously cuz Google IT support can be done easily without any observation.

[fireleather]

I have taken both, i found better real world skills value add in the Google certificate. I have used more skills with the Google certificate and felt better prepared for MSP work with the Google cert.

[seangworld]

im one of those attempting to make a career change. i used to build computers way back when, always been interested in it and self-taught. now im finally making a move to get some certs to back up what i know. I'm working on Google's IT Pro Cert at moment, I'm flying thru it. Next up I was planning to take the CompTia+ and then Google's Cybersecurity, but after talking with someone, it'd be better to skip the Comp class and go straight into the CyberSecurity program next. At some point, maybe after CS I'll circle back and get the A+.

[hereticwife]

I was working on an aas and took an entire course that had instruction and labs for CompTIA A+ 901 and 902. There were extenuating circumstances that disallowed me to to retake the test after missing the second exam by 7 points. Beyond that they were moving to 1001 and 1002 in the next couple weeks and to have my school cover it with a discount I would have needed to wait I would have needed to wait just about the same amount of time to retake it. The other outside circumstances left me with no choice but to take my 4.0 and drop out for a while. I'm looking to enroll again and have been offered an opportunity to join a higher degree path and I am encouraged to take the Google IT Support Professional certification.

All of that to ask, with a working knowledge and understanding, as well as dedicated education with proven aptitude, is the Google IT Support Professional certification going to be easy? I don't know why I'm intimidated. I'm actually quite terrified in a way. Excited but terrified.