just joined and looking for possible advice

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hi i've just joined and was wandering if any one can help with this.

i have just been made redundant from my old job as a steel fabricator, and have decided to finally go into the career i shoulda done.

i already have my a+ and i am looking to do my mcsa with pitman training scotland, they also provide the training for the n+ as part of the course. i have an interview/meeting with them a week tomorrow and was wondering if any one had any experiance with them, and also if going for my cert this way is the best way to do it as i currently have plenty of time on my hands.

sorry should of said that the course is classroom based and online, and is flexable as to when i can make it to class (you book them)

thanks for any help recieved

lewis

 

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Hi Welcome

How about self studying for the certs you want then you don't have to pay loads of dosh out and it show employers that your a committed person by self studying.

 

I would also recommend the self-study route.

In addition, you shouldn't pursue the MCSA until you have some real-world IT experience. Microsoft itself recommends that you have 6 to 12 months of experience administering client and network operating systems in mid-to-large-sized companies (not just 6 months of working in IT, but actually doing that specific job): link

With the A+, you've already got what you need to get an entry-level IT job. Other than perhaps the Network+ and MCDST certifications, more certifications aren't going to help you get your foot in the door any faster.

 

Welcome to CF!

I would also recommend the self study route and I definitely agree with BM and GBL.

 

yep can't really add more......what he said!

 

Yeah me to.......... but you know self study is not for everyone!

If you can do it you will save a your self a fortune

 

Welcome to CF, I agree with whats already been said

 

G'day and welcome to CF

 

Hiya

 

Hi there and welcome

 

thanks everyone for youre advice! think i'm going to go with the self study route for my network+ and see how i get on while doing the old job hunt routine, so be prepared for the odd stupid question .

and what a wealth of information is held by the people on these pages very impressed.

 

Im also self studying for the Network+ at the moment, so your not alone!

Hope all goes well and if you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask!

 

Welcome to CF, lewis

 

Greetings and welcome.