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  1. 04-06-2009, 10:32 PM #1
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    *Four* tests out of the way, *Four* certifications in the bag.

    I passed 2 Comp TIA A+ tests today, essentials and technician.

    Next up are the N+ (network) and S+ (security) certifications.

    Finaly turning a hobby into an employment opportunity in an effort to get out of construction work.

    I guess I am finaly certafiable.
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    Congrats! I need to get off my butt and get my certs too...there are so many tech jobs out there even now.
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    Congratulations!
    I know the hard work that goes behind passing those tests to get the certifications.
    Hubby has all those and others.
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    Congratulations! Well done!!!
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    Congratulations. The more training you have, the better the jobs.
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    Way to go Dan! Now, after you finish all the TIA tests, go for a Microsoft cert. I suggest starting with the new Vista test. Taking the desktop OS courses first teaches you the basics of Windows architecture. Knowing THAT really enables you to diagnose problems because you can actually decipher those cryptic error messages.

    But be warned... The new Microsoft tests are really difficult as they are "adaptive". When you get something wrong, the test keeps pounding you on that particular subject. They are also difficult in that several of the answers might actually work, but only one of them would be the "best practice" answer.

    After that, learn TCP/IP. Knowing how IP traffic routs and troubleshooting routing problems is a way to the big $$ jobs.

    Good Luck!!!

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    Got my Comp TIA N+ certification today!

    Should have my S+ by this time next month.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blue View Post
    Got my Comp TIA N+ certification today!

    Should have my S+ by this time next month.
    What do those acronyms stand for?

    In my field, TIA stands for Transient Ischemic Attack.
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    I'm in IT but I am all mainframe. This is some sort of network certification, is it cisco?

    Congratulations on your accomplishment.
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    Computer tech courses, nothing as specific as Cisco. The N+ is basic networking and more.

    Mainly trying to get the heck out of construction work.
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    Yep a sit down job can be better as we age...or maybe not I don't know construction probably gets you in shape but I am working from home while injured I sure couldn't do that if I had a physical job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by caseysmom View Post
    Yep a sit down job can be better as we age...or maybe not I don't know construction probably gets you in shape but I am working from home while injured I sure couldn't do that if I had a physical job.
    Ild like more of a system wide IT dude type job, troubleshooting workstation or setting up new workstation type thing. Or just fixing comps.
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    Yeah I don't see the demand for that type of job going away any time soon.
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    After 14 years of dealing with whiney homeowners I cant see how bad dealing with whiney cube dwellers can be, I could be asking for a deathwish here.
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