Hmm...N+ 2009 then A+ 2009, or A+ 2006 first?

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Hi

I know there is no date set for the A+ 2009 yet so, I am wondering whether to do the N+ 2009 first then wait for the new A+......or just do they A+ 2006.

My main questions are:

How much harder is N+ without doing the A+ first?

Is there any overlap/assumptions made by CompTIA that most people would do the A+ first?

any advice appreciated

P.S bit of background: I have been in IT for 18 years and am about to be made redundant, so I am trying to get a few formal certs to made myself more appealing to employers.

 

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If you have been in IT 18 years I doubt you will need to study much for either exam you will probably be able to do both in a week or two.

I didn't notice any overlap apart from the A+ introduces you to basic networking and the N+ goes into it more.

the N+ 2009 has a higher pass mark than the 2007 one

 

In addition to GBL, Comptia exams are for life, so you do not neet to retake the exam. You can just take the 2007/2006 versions and be fine. You do not need to update to 2009.

 

thanks for the advice you guys. I have cracked on with the A+.

I have Mike Meyers A+ Passport, which seems to have good reviews.

Any tips on study (i.e just read it or make plenty of notes etc)