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KMR Stitch · 04-27-2006, 04:10 PM

Just seeing if anyone on gfy has certs..

And not the mint.

CyberHustler · 04-27-2006, 04:10 PM

not me...

MrIzzz · 04-27-2006, 04:13 PM

i used to have A+, but now i have about a dozen telecom certs...nothing important though

crockett · 04-27-2006, 04:16 PM

I have a A+ but it's kind useless IMO.. I'd never pay to get one.. other than what the test cost.

KMR Stitch · 04-27-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

I have a A+ but it's kind useless IMO.. I'd never pay to get one.. other than what the test cost.

I went for my CCNA but I never took the test...and I am almost done with A+ hardware (easy as hell)

I plan on finishing my CCNA then taking Net+,MCP,MCDST,MCT,Security+

pstation · 04-27-2006, 04:24 PM

heh, i picked up an A+ cert about 3 years ago. i'm sure it's mostly outdated and useless now

Juicy D. Links · 04-27-2006, 04:29 PM

I have my CCNA

BigBen · 04-27-2006, 04:31 PM

A+ and MCSE. That was about 5 years ago though so not sure if they're still valid.

wdsguy · 04-27-2006, 04:44 PM

I got a CCNA about 4 yrs ago.

fuzebox · 04-27-2006, 05:07 PM

CCNA and RHCE like 6 years ago.

Snake Doctor · 04-27-2006, 05:13 PM

Are any of the lower level certs (A+ N+) worth anything really?
Or do you need something like CCNA or MCSE to get a job?

KMR Stitch · 04-27-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenny2

Are any of the lower level certs (A+ N+) worth anything really?
Or do you need something like CCNA or MCSE to get a job?

Those certs are like Foundation classes.. Pre requeists if you will...

If you don't know A+ hardware/OS and Basis networking you will Die in the CCNA class and MCSE

Sosa · 04-27-2006, 06:44 PM

i got my a+ but only because where I graduated from they paid 75% of it. Easy as fuck. Didn't both going after anothing else. Around here no jobs require it, and most people don't know what the hell they are.

Big Fish 47 · 04-27-2006, 08:19 PM

I'm A+ certified

Gerco · 04-27-2006, 08:24 PM

CNE and MCSE here.. (CNE was Novells Cert but I got mine back in version 2.11) MCSE is Like 8 yeasr old, not sure if it's valid anymore either..

BUT, with both those certs in hand and a dollar... you can buy a soda just about anywhere!

goodgirl · 04-27-2006, 08:25 PM

MCSE but that was awhile ago.

dixymax · 04-27-2006, 09:01 PM

I have gone for the course mcse but not completed exams

Spunky · 04-27-2006, 09:03 PM

Wintergreen or peppermint?

woj · 04-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Does getting any of those actually do you any good? What's a good in demand certification now a days? and what's the expected salary one can get with a cert like that?

onlineriches · 04-27-2006, 09:21 PM

CCNA, not much of an accomplishment.

toddler · 04-27-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMR Stitch

Those certs are like Foundation classes.. Pre requeists if you will...

If you don't know A+ hardware/OS and Basis networking you will Die in the CCNA class and MCSE

Bullshit. As a hiring manager, you were almost always disqualified if you came in with A+ or Net+ on your resume and you thought it meant a damn thing.

CCNA is _almost_ as bad, though we'll actually listen to your answers vs just blowing you off like we fo the A+ people.

toddler · 04-27-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

Does getting any of those actually do you any good? What's a good in demand certification now a days? and what's the expected salary one can get with a cert like that?

A cert is a dessert topping, nothing more. It may help you get in the door for an interview, but thats really about it. Degrees carry more weight then certs when doing salary negotiation, but the question you've asked is mostly bogus.

In what field do you want to work, what experience do you have in an enterprise, how long have you been doing X, etc.

Good in demand? RHCE, CCISP, CCIE(and the variants), etc. MCSE is probably still useful to some.

I've an AIX cert and a solaris cert. Started doing the RHCE but it has very little relevance in my current world.

OG LennyT · 04-27-2006, 09:43 PM

A+, Network+, multiple certs with Microsoft Office stuff, AAS degree in Networking....

skinnay · 04-27-2006, 09:44 PM

almost done with a comp sci BS

biftek · 04-27-2006, 09:51 PM

msce here , ham radio ticket and a advance electronics cert

Snake Doctor · 04-27-2006, 09:54 PM

You people who say the certs are worthless are off your rocker.

Sure they're not the be all end all, but you can't really get your foot in the door for an entry level job without one (or several)

Experience is of course the major determining factor when it comes to salary but you can't get experience without a job, and you probably can't get a job without some certifications.

biftek · 04-27-2006, 09:56 PM

i think what makes them worthless is that every men and his dog has one , compared to a few years ago when if you had a cert you were thrown to the front of the line with a good chance at the position

Snake Doctor · 04-28-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by biftek

i think what makes them worthless is that every men and his dog has one , compared to a few years ago when if you had a cert you were thrown to the front of the line with a good chance at the position

I'm guessing that having a cert is alot like passing the bar exam or the cpa exam or whatever.
It doesn't guarantee you a job but it's going to be damn near impossible to find a job without passing those tests.

I'd like to see more discussion here about this from some people "in the know"
I have alot of free time these days and was thinking of taking some classes in this area to beef up my skill set and possibly have something to fall back on in case adult implodes one day.

Manowar · 04-28-2006, 02:34 PM

i'm an FBI

a female booty inspector

NoHassleSteve · 04-28-2006, 02:39 PM

I had CCNA, CCDA, and CCNP from Cisco.
I didn't bother to keep them current, they probably lapsed by now.

dodger21 · 04-28-2006, 02:40 PM

A+, Mcse, Ccnp

SinisterStudios · 04-28-2006, 02:44 PM

I have my Checkpoint Firewall Certifications, MCSE, And a few other Certifications, but to tell you the truth they really dont mean shit anymore. Expereince rules , the certs are just pieces of paper

04-27-2006, 04:10 PM	#1
KMR Stitch I am cool Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 14,494	Anyone on GFY have any Certs? (A+/Net+/CCNA/DBA/Ect... Just seeing if anyone on gfy has certs.. And not the mint.

04-27-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
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04-27-2006, 04:16 PM	#4
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Snake Doctor I'm Lenny2 Bitch Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: On top of my soapbox Posts: 13,449	Are any of the lower level certs (A+ N+) worth anything really? Or do you need something like CCNA or MCSE to get a job? __________________ sig too big

04-27-2006, 08:19 PM	#14
Big Fish 47 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,035	I'm A+ certified __________________

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pstation Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 1,135	heh, i picked up an A+ cert about 3 years ago. i'm sure it's mostly outdated and useless now

04-27-2006, 04:29 PM	#7
Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	I have my CCNA

04-27-2006, 04:31 PM	#8
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	A+ and MCSE. That was about 5 years ago though so not sure if they're still valid.

04-27-2006, 04:44 PM	#9
wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	I got a CCNA about 4 yrs ago.

04-27-2006, 05:07 PM	#10
fuzebox making it rain Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: seattle Posts: 22,123	CCNA and RHCE like 6 years ago.

04-27-2006, 06:44 PM	#13
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	i got my a+ but only because where I graduated from they paid 75% of it. Easy as fuck. Didn't both going after anothing else. Around here no jobs require it, and most people don't know what the hell they are.

04-27-2006, 08:24 PM	#15
Gerco Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,052	CNE and MCSE here.. (CNE was Novells Cert but I got mine back in version 2.11) MCSE is Like 8 yeasr old, not sure if it's valid anymore either.. BUT, with both those certs in hand and a dollar... you can buy a soda just about anywhere! __________________ Http://www.extremehole.com ** CLOSED ** 400 HOURS of exclusive custom extreme content, already on external HD in Raw DV ready to encode. over 150,000 exclusive images and more.

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04-27-2006, 09:01 PM	#17
dixymax New owner of GFY Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 40	I have gone for the course mcse but not completed exams

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onlineriches Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 308	CCNA, not much of an accomplishment.

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biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	msce here , ham radio ticket and a advance electronics cert

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biftek So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,030	i think what makes them worthless is that every men and his dog has one , compared to a few years ago when if you had a cert you were thrown to the front of the line with a good chance at the position

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