Never Stop After You Start

There is more than one certification that fits one job, no matter what job you have in the world of IT. Let's look at my job, working on office equipment and three certifications for me.

There's the new PDI+ for the machines (like copies, faxes & printers)

There's A+ for the computers at sends your work to the copiers, etc

And there's Network+ to keep them connected together.

(This is just a start, there are so many others.)

Too often members think all that's needed is that “almighty A+”. Well, maybe if you never do anything but repair PC's and work as a bench tech your whole career. There was a post today from a member who had a B.S. degree in computers but the employer still required A+. I don't get it, is CompTIA becoming the new benchmark for the IT world? Don't think so, but at times it looks that way.

What I am trying to say is, why stop at one. If A+ can get your foot in the door, what would happen if you added Network+ or CCNA. All this and I have not touched on the Microsoft certifications. Knowledge is power and a higher paycheck. If you stop, there will always be someone waiting in the wings to run you over for that next step up.

In short, the learning never stops. Websites like PassGuide is here to help. There's always a member or moderator to help answer that question that can put you over the top to your next certification.

Never be a one cert wonder. Keep on. Study on!!!