WHAT IS THE COMPTIA A+ AND SHOULD YOU GET IT?

In this video, we will break down the CompTIA A+ certification and talk about how useful this can be to getting started in an IT Career.

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[Itcareerquestions]

Would it be helpful to see more videos breaking down other CompTIA certifications?

How about more videos where I break down more information on the different domains within CompTIA exams?

Let me know!

[pelosuelto]

I will be the first to say yes. I just got mine in March and now after 4 interviews I'm signing up for a job that pays 45k. 🙌

[driZZle_NA]

I’m in community college going for my AA in Computer Information Systems, and just got my first full time job as Tier 1 help desk with no certs but a lot of customer service experience, and 8 years of building + using computers. I didn’t know that this role existed beforehand, and while it is basic in scope (Printer issues, Password changes, o365 account creation among others) it is so much more fulfilling in my day to day than doing basic dead end jobs. Appreciate the videos, keep it up!

[PatShun]

I passed the A+ a month ago. I was making $40K pre A+. Post A+ I’ve entertained numerous job opportunities and have two potential opportunities making between $45 - $56K. It’s definitely worth it! Currently studying for the Network +.

[dericmederos]

I have zero background in tech other than passing my Comptia A+ certification. I recently got hired at the help desk and while it was years of customer service in retail that attracted them it was the certification that showed them "ok, this guy invested time and money to learn this trade, he's serious"

[djdwiz]

I am Proof A+ is still valuable! I come from no IT background, just building computers as a kid/teenager and went into something totally different. I have been the banking advertising. At age 32, I managed to pass my CompTia A+, put it up on LinkedIn and the day after I had a recruiter contact me for a Level 2 IT role that has to do mostly with MDMs and using Microsoft Intune. I've been here 1.5 years and currently studying for my Network+ then Security+ to up my skills and get a new higher paying job. All thanks to A+!

[GentlemenMonkey]

I passed both part 1 and 2 for A+ last December. My advice for part 1 is to make sure you know your RAID and port numbers. For part 2 make sure you know the troubleshooting steps Comptia outlines, lot of questions are easily answered if you just have their process memorized. Also know your virus/malware/etc, lots of questions about those came up. For the rest of both of the exams it was pretty much stuff you'll know or be able to bring down to a 50/50 chance if you're the average computer nerd.

[gankus_aurelius]

I work with a guy that says the A+ is the easiest and most worthless cert you can get, waste of time, and if you can't pass it you are and idiot that does not belong in IT... I have my A+ and the exam is challenging, there is a couple of things on there that should be second nature but it is a hefty exam covering a broad range of topics. This cert opened a path to a livable wage for someone that has had a difficult life with no college degree, it will get you in the search engines and help find what you like to do in the industry. Be aware there is gatekeeping and elitism in almost any IT job, when you get hired. Do the opposite, share knowledge, help open doors, and bring people up.

[imaclassicman]

Another pro tip if you are in college you qualify for a discount on the exam vouchers. That’s what I did personally and ended up paying $109 for each exam voucher instead of the regular $239

[mrcoollu]

this is a huge blessings 43 yrs old hope i have time to start a career.

[kyledodsen]

I am on Chapter 24 of The CompTIA A+ Study Guide. ONLY about 4 chapters to finnish in the book that I am studying from! I believe that I WILL PASS BOTH THE 1001 and 1002 Portions of the A+ exam.
I like this Video!!😀😎

[jacobpotter]

Got my core 1 scheduled for the 4th of April, been studying my ass off. Trying to get my life together at 29 years of age lol.

[awesometulips]

Thank you for making it so approachable. I was under the impression it was going to be beyond understanding, but actually it is at a very basic level. You just made my life so much easier, you are amazing!

[dominicscott]

Just wanted to say thank you so much this video was very helpful for me. Just laying all that I can expect from this certification exam IN PLAIN ENGLISH lol. Also the extra tidbits of information you provided was amazing. As a young blk male breaking into this industry all on my own I really can't express how much this helped me get my journey started. Here's to 2023!

[svka]

You give me hope man. I hope I get into this field.

[almightysmoosh]

I would agree with the Professor Messer comment. I utilized both him and the Comptia training program. The comptia training program was fine, but the whole thing cost around 2k. I feel like I learned more with Professor Messer than I did with the Comptia program. I was able to pass on my first try. I also have a Bachelors in Computer Science so that did help. I would put Professor Messer over the Comptia program hand over fist.

[deitybnb]

Passed my 1002 today! Got my A+ before it retires in October!

[geekdomo]

The funny part is I got mine in 1998 and its a lifetime cert. Back then we were doing Token Ring networks and ISA ports on motherboards. I still build PCs to this day but if I had stopped in 1998 I don't really think my cert would be worth anything today.

[michaelschimming]

Passed my core 1 today and I have never worked in IT

You videos are a major factor in my decision.

Thank you 🙏🏽

[ericstrat]

CompTIA website currently shows the sunset date for the A+ 220-1001/1002 to be October 20, 2022.