Extra certs

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This time next year, i will have my degree and i will be applying for jobs, im already applying for volunteer work to get my foot in the door. As ive got spare time on my hands, should i go for the MCSA and MCSE certs?? If so how should i go about this, i mean should i use a college, or the self certificate way which some people have done on this forum. I have been looking at the books/kits on amazon and whilst they are expensive, they may prove their worth in the long run ?? Or would it be pointless in having the certs because i have the degree??

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Come now, you've been here long enough to know that the defacto standard recommendation on the forum is to not do the MCSA/E until you have the relevant commercial experience...

 

Although that's not the Forums standard recommendation, that's Microsofts standard recommendation but I happen to agree with them.

Wait until you have the experience to do them, use them as proof of experience rather than as a way to get a job.

 

Microsoft do not do any certs for people with no experience, I would recommend the A+ and N+ but if you are looking at getting certs to help with a job then these will not be a great help I feel

 

JUst because you will have a degree doesn't mean that you are beyond the normal entry level certs. A+,N+ and MCDST plut the upgrades if you wish and no further until you have XP points.