MCDST or A+

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Hi all,

I would appreciate your thoughts on which is the best course for me, MCDST or A+ OS as a foundation.

I am looking to pursue a career starting in desktop support so the obvious course I'm assuming would be MCDST; but I'm just wondering if taking the A+ would be beneficial since I have a good understanding in XP but not the older OS's.

Regards

 

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Hi King_ran. Firstly - hello and welcome to the forums! You may wish to create an introductory post in the new members section. Manners and all that eh?

Just because I don't feel like typing out another essay please see this link. It should contain all of the information you require with regards to studying/experience etc etc, else check the relevant forum sections

Qs

 

Do you have any IT experience in a commercial environment?

 

Both are helpful. However, I would recommend the A+ before the MCDST.

 

Sorry for the late reply but no Wizard, I have no commercial experience; my current role involves providing field support to PDA devices (windows mobile based devices supporting hardware and software) but I want to break into I.T (more money and greater knowledge). I do however have a useless degree in BSc Information Systems :S

Thanks Boston, I've looked around for a while now and am going to study both certifications (probably A+ first).

And Qs - haven't got round to it but will do and introductory thing now

 

I know this thread is a little dated, but i wonted to say this , from a post i made today

 

Thanks for the info though mate

 

I would agree that both complement each other well, but I'd definately go for the A+ first, its a much better foundation in my opinion. Plus the Mike Meyers guide is a better read than the dryness of the MSPress books!

 

SO true.

The plus side of the MS book is that it's clear, comprehensive and well laid out, much like the Oxford dictionary; unfortunately it's about as enjoyable to read.

 

To be honest they take getting used to, i think in on my 6th book now and im fine with it, I guess you have to train your brain to take in that format.

I remember the early days it was a struggle lol

 

Thanks, I'll look into the Mike Meyers book; at the moment I've just started watching the CBT Nuggets A+ 2006 certification package and finding it is going well