Need A+ Cert ASAP (help)

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Hey everyone I'm a newbie to the certification world. Fresh out of college after this semester and really want some certifications to go along with my IT degree. Been told from several people that two of the big certs to first have are CCNA and A+. I figured I'd start with the A+ and was looking at an online course that starts next monday and lasts 6 weeks. Definitely in my time-frame. I know the self-study option is also available, but I feel like online classroom learning might be easier (both for me and in general).

What do ya'll think? Should I take the class? It's all online and is offered by George Mason University. Other option is self study, but I feel like I'm risking not passing the exam (right away at least) if I go that method. Unfortunately I have to make a decision soon, as the last day to register for the course is next Monday.

 

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In my honest opinion you should be able to self study the A+ in no time at all, I wouldn't spend money on that cert at all. Now the CCNA is a different thing completely from multiple angles.
1. It's not a fresh out of college cert, it's aim is for an already existing Networking engineer proving their experience (you aren't and don't have the experience).
2. It's not something that you can self study for over night (where as the A+ depending on your abilities can be done in a couple of weeks).

 

I agree with SimonD, the A+ is pretty easy to do

 

what book you guys recommend for a+ with questions and answers?

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CompTIA-Cer...TF8&qid=1439769043&sr=8-2&keywords=CompTia+A+

also

www.professormessor.com

 

thanks kopite