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Hi I am wanting to do my A+ network+ Security+, MCDST,CCNA,MCSA/MCSE, CCNP,CCSP & MCSE:security. In that particular order. I hope to have that completed in a year. What order would any of you recommend. I have all my training material CBT nuggets and train signal ;).

Basically I wanna be specialized initially in networks and security.

I wanna do linux also wot certification would once recommend

 

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A miracle.


Seriously though... there's some high level qualifications in there and you need to study appropriately for each and every one!

Slow and steady wins the race...


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I'm assuming you're not yet in IT, as you mention that you want to be "specialized initially in networks and security".

That's quite an ambitious plan. And, with a lot of work, you might be able to pass the exams. But without the relevant amount of real-world experience, those higher-level certifications aren't going to do your career any good. In fact, having them can actually HURT your chances of getting into IT. You'll be way overcertified for entry-level positions, and you'll be underexperienced for anything beyond entry-level.

My advice would be to start looking for an entry-level IT job now, while you're studying for the A+. After you get the A+, add it to your resume/CV and keep looking. Continue onward with the Network+ and MCDST certifications... but no farther until you've gotten into IT and have started to build some solid real-world experience.

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Hi and welcome to CF

 

Thats like 20 odd exams

 

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Welcome to CF!

***Cough*** I've been in and around IT for 18 years now, and I'm moving slowly towards MCSA and possibly MCSE... but, given I don't work in the areas that allow me access to the users and kit that MS recommends, I am taking my time studying at home after work.

As GBL says that's a lot of exams. You're talking one exam every two or three weeks.

Plus the ComPTIA exams are £110 plus each, and the MS exams are £88 per shot. Not sure what the Cisco exams cost, but you're talking serious money.

Plus any study materials: books, kit, software (although you can get trial MS software you can download).