To become certified?

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Hi there everyone, new to the site although have been browsing the threads for a little while now, there are some decent threads!

I've over 10 years IT Support exp in the City, last 5 years supervising a helpdesk. It's time for a change so i'm thinking of specialising in a technical area, something completely different to what i've done before.

I have my ITIL foundation, practitioner and Managers certificates but have no IT certs. I'm thinking of going into Windows networking with a view to supporting wireless networks eventually.

Question is do you think i should learn about networks and build my own small network or study a generic MCSA first? I have nothing against certs but i believe demonstrating that you can do something is much more desirable.

Cheers

 

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Experience is always preferred over certifications... but that doesn't eliminate the need for certifications. Anything that gives you an advantage over your competition is worth doing.

I would also recommend the A+ and Network+ to start. They shouldn't be difficult for you. Plus, remember, certification isn't about showing employers what you WANT to be doing... certification is about showing employers what you can ALREADY do.

 

You'd probably be better off posting in your own thread instead of hijacking someone else's.

 

Thanks for some excellent advice, very motivating. Good point about studying certs for which you can demonstrate experience and also about setting up a lab for the MCSA. Had a look at the contents for A+ but seems like a lot of unnessary information but could be wrong. Might just do the MCSA!

I'm just eager to learn something else but want to stay ahead of the game. Do you think Wireless Technology will grow in the future? I want to specialise in something eventually, not just sys admin type work (not that there is anything wrong with sys admin).

Will keep you updated on my progress.

Cheers

 

It likely will grow. But I would encourage you to pursue a field because you enjoy it... not because it might become the "next big thing".