If I get Comptia A+, MCSA do you think this would be enough?

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By enough I mean by atleast getting me an interview? because I'm debating on college courses.. one course I found that costs 1600 has a course outline off the following units:


Dimploma in Desktop Support
This course is an introduction to the exciting world of IT support allowing you to achieve the industry standard A+ qualification alongside a PROMCOM Diploma, BTEC First Certificate and studying the CISCO ITE. The course is a mixture of practical and theory-based lessons with a big emphasis on giving you the skills needed to be successful in the IT support environment.

CISCO ITE
Health and Safety in the IT industry
CompTIA A+
First Certificate in IT
Hardware Troubleshooting
Network Administration

I was thinking of doing this course as you get your A+ and a desktop cert but the price is menacing.. but then again it would cost me near enough the same to get my A+ and MCSA through college.. so I guess question is.. is MCSA worth more than this desktop support diploma... and is MCSA worth a great deal?

 

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Hi,

it's rude, I know, to answer a question with a question but, on this occasion, rather necessary...

Which 'desktop cert'? I don't see one listed...

Which MCSA are you referring to?

 

Sorry Im just not good at this cert business.. its the windows install and configure 2012 (70-410 & 70-412) and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Administration 70-411. and the desktop course isnt a cert its a BTEC Diploma

 

I wouldn't worry too much, it's confusing enough for those of us that think they understand it!

Personally, I'd stick to A+ and N+ and, as for MS certs, at the most go for a Desktop Cert such as 70-680 when you are not in a situation to have much if any experience.

The MCSA, especially for Server tech., is really only of use if backed up by experience - at least 18 months to 2 years.

Remember, experience first, certs later. I personally wouldn't be spending thousands on certs, but for someone thinking of college, then a good grounding in all aspects (desktop, networking, server admin, etc...) is better than taking one aspect and studying it to it's greatest extent even before having real-world experience of the tech.

HTH