Getting an A+ cert just takes understanding of the concepts and common sense. Be careful not to overthink the subject or you'll just work harder than you have to.
Update: I passed the CompTIA N10-007 Network+ exam this January. This video I made was for the CompTIA A+ 900 series. As of July 2019 they were updated to the 1000 series. The study tips in this video are essentially all the same. For the Objectives of the 1000 series here are the official links for both exam cores from comptia's website: www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-a-220-1001-exam-objectives.pdf www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-a-220-1002-exam-objectives.pdf
SinX4Lyfe Hi, I work as an IT Support Engineer Tier 1/2 for the internal company. I am actually getting laid off today due to the Coronavirus causing redundancies in my company. So now I am actively looking for remote work.
Great work passing the A+ certification. I just started studying for the test myself but already have over a decade of experience fixing computers and building them for family/friends, etc... so just going to make it official by getting the certification. I'm already several chapters into the book and online training and I have found that most of the things I already knew, and learned some things I didn't. Still got plenty ways to go yet. Would love to hear from you in a future video how the career goes. Best of luck! :-)
I'm in the same boat you were in a year ago. I just started studying and found out the same there's a lot I already know and learning things I didn't know. Was the exam as simple as it looks or is there some complication to it ?
Mike Meyers broadcasts live every MWF at 2:00p (CST) and answers questions on the Total Seminars UA-cam channel. - Thanks for posting this video.....you have some sources that you shared that I had not known about.
Thanks for the video! I am trying to get certified soon, and I was immediately scared of the cost of entry. But thanks to you, I have a ton of resources at my disposal and feel more confident than ever about this!
Thanks for the video, some questions: 1. How long did it take you to study and get the CompTIA certification? 2. How much study time did you do every day? 3. Are you working in IT?
From the video, all I heard is: - He read a chapter from the book every day. - He studied one whole section of objectives every day. So I guess it's however long that takes.
I'm glad I stumbled across this video because I plan not to go to school as well due to low income. I'm very happy to see this is obtainable and obtainable with a good set of scores too.
Congratulations!!! Thanks for posting this video, it really helps to guide me how to start from cero learning about ComptiA+. I bought Mike Meyers book, subscribed to his video, bought Professor Messer's notes and watching his videos from his site. No computer experience but love to be around them.
Your organization skills are super on point. What helped me pass my Sec+ and A+ were the core objectives printed out. These are super important to judging whether you are ready to take the test or not by going through each objective and see if you have a handle on the info it covers. For study materials you listed all the good ones. Messer videos are very good and UDEMY has some great resources for cheap lectures and practice tests as well. Any news on passing your Net+?? I took sec+ and A+ in Sept and will probably take all of oct to study for net+.
Congrats on the certs. I've been studying self-taught coding a little bit at a time for years. But I've been thinking of just getting back into IT altogether doing A+ and network stuff. From there, I can always continue my coding studies. Thanks for all the information in this video. I think I will follow it.
Awesome vid sir; glad I found this. This is discussion is exactly what I was looking: concise, relevant, informative. Most other folk just ramble on about obvious stuff everyone already knows, like “make time to study.”
Thanks for taking the time. I'm about a month away from taking the exam. Mostly I've been reading Mike Meyers book and writing note cards to test my knowledge. Good luck on your Network +.
I congratulate you on your perseverance, your excellent method of study and all the advice that you wisely give us. With this methodology you will undoubtedly go very far. I just started preparing for the exam. You earned a subscriber, you're the best. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thanks for posting this my friend , I’m a tree trimming wanting to join this industry. Feel like it’s very intimating since I barely know anything when it comes to tech or computers other than the basics 😅
@@LOSTGPS same here bro I’m doing my research, to get into cyber security without going to school. So far some people have been able to point me in the right direction.
Very helpful info, I finally saved a decent amount for the test, but might need even less than I thought, was going to buy the $700 bundle but I can probably cut that in half now. Need to study phones and other OS rather than windows. I could effectively troubleshoot anything windows 10- all the way back to 98.
Hey man great video, I'm using Mike Meyers videos, are the questions similar to the ones in the quiz? Also when you built computers is there cheap parts you reccomend? I want to buy one but Im on a budget.
Just passed the 1001 today but honestly I was VERY disappointed in the test. Barely passed with a sad 689 when I was expecting to crush it due to watching the videos by Meyers and Messer, the Udemy vids by Meyers plus practice tests and tips and studying almost a month. The test had literally NO port questions yet was 90% networking, virtualization and laptop troubleshooting questions with barely anything else and practically no PC hardware questions. Felt more like "gotcha" questions instead of testing actual knowledge. But on to the 1002.
@@mre2164 Thank you. Actually come to find out during the test I was super anemic due to internal bleeding somewhere and had lost about 3 pints of blood lol. I'm MUCH better now but should have been in the ER instead of taking a test haha.
Hey congratulations on passing your certification!! I got my A+ certification back in 2019. I want to know what did you do after passing your certification? Did you get a job?
I wanna blow my brains out (not really)! I studied for the a plus this year, and barely starting taking is seriously in August. So I reviewed for the core 1 using professor messer and testout labs. I was fortunate enough to pass on my first attempt. I've waited almost a full month to start reviewing for the core 2, which has fucked me over in the ass so bad, because a lot of the things that I had memorized easily, I have completely forgotten 🤦🏽♂️ I blame it on my lack of self discipline but also due to full time work (physical labor job kicks my ass everyday), and school (in studying network pro in school but I should have just dropped it and studied for the core 2)... Ugh idk where else to vent my frustration but I hope to sometime come back to this comment and tell you guys that I finally passed
"I liked Professor Messer's Udemy course notes so much I bought his book" *Reveals Mike Meyers book* Did you mean Mike's Udemy course, or does Professor Messer have one as well?
Right?!? This is the problem I'm having now. I'm pretty well-versed in wired and mobile devices, but the technical info behind all of this is just SO OVERWHELMING. But I guess it's a good way to weed out those who are serious from those who aren't.
Nice man.! I really needed this vídeo. I am currently finishing the compTIA A+ course by mike myers on UDEMY and I would also watch a professor messer video on UA-cam. The one and only problem is the windows OS. Since I am studying from my MacBook and I have a raspberry pi4 with Linux. I don’t really have any experience with windows os. Do you think downloading a virtual box and install windows in it would be a good idea ?. Thanks man. Congratulations on your cert.
Congratulations! And when you downloaded the different operating system to try out; did you download them to another PC or to the PC that you currently work on?
M J hello :) it’s up to you. I downloaded the trial versions from Microsoft, and the free distro from Linux and just installed them in my Laptop that had VMware. So all on the same laptop, running as virtual machines. So if Professor Messer or a book showed an example on a certain O.S, I would just fire it up and try to replicate what they did. I hope you found this helpful
I work as a CompTIA technician with no studies 😮 I told them I build gaming computers from scratch and I got hired on the spot. now that I got the job I see anyone can do it with out studies. the pay is bad in Texas is $13hr. Currently self learning programming c++ to land a new job
I know this sounds very lazy of me but I have been looking for like a syllabus for a+ and haven't found one. This is my first time and I feel like I'd work better with some guild or directions for every week or something. I know you made your own but do you know where I can find one? I just bought Mike's 1001 and 1002 and I also have messer loaded up for when I'm going to start. This video also helped me a lot
My current update is that I passed the Network+ a few weeks ago. And I am currently studying the network+. As far as jobs go I just moved to London recently and started applying to a few places.
@@KevtechITSupport Thanks buddy, I appreciate that. I wanted to make more videos, going over the exam topics since passing the A+ and network+ and all but since I haven't found a job yet, I have a bit of imposter syndrome.
I got CompTIA Security+ first. I am preparing for the 2nd A+ exam, and the only resources I have been using for the A+ is prior knowledge gathered from hobbies and the big A+ all in one textbook. I know a lot about Windows, Linux, and Android systems. However, I don't know anything about Apple systems besides what I have read in the book.
Okay guys this is my situation: I just got my BS double majored in Business and CIS. Had an internship, helped run a business club at school. Just received my CompTIA A+ . Had years of customer service experience and can't land a freaking entry level job in the tech or business world. Like what else do these people want from me. Like I can't get more experience without a job or a job with having more experience. How's everyone else doing? Good? Same? Anyways Merry Christmas guys!! IHML :/
congratulations brother. I'm planning on taking my test next month. problem is I really don't have time to study cause I work fulltime and might have to keep a partime job too in order to keep up with bills cause I have nobody to room with. I try to study as much as I can but many times I lose focus and or get distracted. how can I do better
Interesting. I planned on just reading the mike myers book two or 3 times, and watch messers videos all the way through until I consistently ace mike myers practice questions. It seems even that won't be enough ( I have no computer experience).
mooreryo i think you can do it that way too. I recommended making a lab at home with virtual machines just to practice and reinforce what you are learning. But some people have a great memory from watching videos too. Best of luck :)
Well, like I said in the video, making a home lab is important and getting your hands dirty especially with configuring things like email accounts and some command prompt practice will help you understand if you are actually ready to do this in the real world. But that being said, many people have passed just by reading and learning.
I hope everyone who commented on this video has passed the Exam! Let me know in the comments. I am currently almost done studying for the CompTIA Network+ Exam using all the same teachers plus Jason Dion on Udemy. Anyone else studying for the Network+ as well?
Do you currently have a job working in IT? Were you working in IT while studying for your A+? I'm wanting to get into IT as well, I just have a 4 year General Studies degree and I'm a licensed life and health insurance agent.
One of the most difficult exams I've ever took, nevertheless I am much more confident now, now I am doing the Security + which is so intertwined with the Network +
Thanks for the video! One question. Do you read a chapter in the book and find what core objectives it covers, or do you look at your core objectives and go read it in the book? I'm not sure which way I should do it. Thank you
Nevermind, I listened closely. It looks like you read the chapters in order then just marked it on your objectives. And that makes sense to me because you said you need to learn certain things early in the book before you get to the later chapters. Thank you for your video again, it helped a lot.
Hey I know I'm a bit late but is there any possibility of you providing links to the study guide/person dr messer that you are referring to in the video
Hi, hope you are good ! I have a question about your mix and match game ,it looks really interesting out of the boredsome study journey ,Can you please specify it a little bit more ? I'd like to apply it onto my study too ! thanks man .
Did you make those packets? Or can I find them online? Would like to get a copy... I want to get into It field and will follow these religiously lol cuz I’m tired of my current life situation
I failed 1001 so miserably today! I was studying it for over six months, the I did study Mike Mayer is book I learn nothing from that, his Udemy video was really good, I did watch professor Maser is videos, I took Mike Mayer is practice exams so many times, o took exams compass so many times, still failed, guys help?
6 months is way too long because you'll start forgetting information and then having to relearn it. Try to set enough time aside every day without distractions to be able to finish your studies within a month for each exam. Ie get the cert within 2 months. I personally haven't taken the Meyers course but the fact that you said you learned *nothing* from it is a tad concerning. Often I hear that his course gives you not only the info you need on the exam, but also stuff that goes beyond the objectives. Try looking at that again and make sure you're actually learning and not just skimming over the material. Doing the same exams over and over again is also likely to cause problems. This is because you're simply training yourself to memorize the questions and answers instead of actually understanding the concepts involved. To combat this, I recommend trying to understand not only why a certain answer is the right one, but also trying to understand why the wrong answers were wrong. If you want more exam material I recommend David L. Prowse's book and Dion's Udemy course Assuming you're still on the ball, don't ever give up!! I know you can do this. Good luck. 🙂
Getting an A+ cert just takes understanding of the concepts and common sense. Be careful not to overthink the subject or you'll just work harder than you have to.
Dominican Expat Tips change my mind
@@sylviaholman830 well then what's your point of view?
Exactly what this guy did lmao
Not really a lot of the stuff is esoteric, you really have to grind and memorise every details.
Learning the basics is never a waste of time
Update: I passed the CompTIA N10-007 Network+ exam this January. This video I made was for the CompTIA A+ 900 series. As of July 2019 they were updated to the 1000 series. The study tips in this video are essentially all the same. For the Objectives of the 1000 series here are the official links for both exam cores from comptia's website:
www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-a-220-1001-exam-objectives.pdf
www.comptia.jp/pdf/comptia-a-220-1002-exam-objectives.pdf
Congratulations on passing the Network+ exam :)
@@schan263 Thanks! Now I'm studying the Security+. Each Exam seems to be getting easier.
Eye of the Tech Guy Hi, what specific career are you pursuing? I’m into computer hardware so I’m doing server+ and A+
@@mre2164 Would love to know what career you are pursuing as well!
SinX4Lyfe Hi, I work as an IT Support Engineer Tier 1/2 for the internal company. I am actually getting laid off today due to the Coronavirus causing redundancies in my company. So now I am actively looking for remote work.
Great work passing the A+ certification. I just started studying for the test myself but already have over a decade of experience fixing computers and building them for family/friends, etc... so just going to make it official by getting the certification. I'm already several chapters into the book and online training and I have found that most of the things I already knew, and learned some things I didn't. Still got plenty ways to go yet. Would love to hear from you in a future video how the career goes. Best of luck! :-)
I'm in the same boat you were in a year ago. I just started studying and found out the same there's a lot I already know and learning things I didn't know. Was the exam as simple as it looks or is there some complication to it ?
Thanks for the advice. I’m studying for my A+ cert now. I’ll be applying some of your methods to mine as well🙏🏾 Good luck to you.
Mike Meyers broadcasts live every MWF at 2:00p (CST) and answers questions on the Total Seminars UA-cam channel. - Thanks for posting this video.....you have some sources that you shared that I had not known about.
Thanks for the video! I am trying to get certified soon, and I was immediately scared of the cost of entry. But thanks to you, I have a ton of resources at my disposal and feel more confident than ever about this!
Thanks for the video, some questions:
1. How long did it take you to study and get the CompTIA certification?
2. How much study time did you do every day?
3. Are you working in IT?
From the video, all I heard is:
- He read a chapter from the book every day.
- He studied one whole section of objectives every day.
So I guess it's however long that takes.
I'm glad I stumbled across this video because I plan not to go to school as well due to low income. I'm very happy to see this is obtainable and obtainable with a good set of scores too.
Congratulations!! and thanks for the info!
Congratulations!!! Thanks for posting this video, it really helps to guide me how to start from cero learning about ComptiA+.
I bought Mike Meyers book, subscribed to his video, bought Professor Messer's notes and watching his videos from his site. No computer experience but love to be around them.
You’re great man! Nice well articulated presentation.
Thanks for your time money and energy in helping educate us .Cheers!
Your organization skills are super on point. What helped me pass my Sec+ and A+ were the core objectives printed out. These are super important to judging whether you are ready to take the test or not by going through each objective and see if you have a handle on the info it covers. For study materials you listed all the good ones. Messer videos are very good and UDEMY has some great resources for cheap lectures and practice tests as well. Any news on passing your Net+?? I took sec+ and A+ in Sept and will probably take all of oct to study for net+.
Congrats on the certs. I've been studying self-taught coding a little bit at a time for years. But I've been thinking of just getting back into IT altogether doing A+ and network stuff. From there, I can always continue my coding studies. Thanks for all the information in this video. I think I will follow it.
No one gonna question the punisher masks hanging by a power rack dude only took the compTIA to hide the fact he's a masked murderer/vigilante
Hahaha This is my favorite comment so far!
I saw that. Didn’t know it was the punisher but when he mentioned Mike (Michael) Meyers I said HUH?!?! 😳
I think that's Casey's mask from TMNT? Hehe XD
CASEY JONES
Awesome vid sir; glad I found this. This is discussion is exactly what I was looking: concise, relevant, informative. Most other folk just ramble on about obvious stuff everyone already knows, like “make time to study.”
Thanks for taking the time. I'm about a month away from taking the exam. Mostly I've been reading Mike Meyers book and writing note cards to test my knowledge. Good luck on your Network +.
stokespaul11 thanks and good luck to you :)
I congratulate you on your perseverance, your excellent method of study and all the advice that you wisely give us. With this methodology you will undoubtedly go very far. I just started preparing for the exam. You earned a subscriber, you're the best. Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Thank you so much man, just found out about the exam objective pdfs and now studying for the exam is so much easier
That's exactly what I've been looking for.
Studying is a little hard when you have no clue where you should start or what you should focus on.
I'm taking my CompTIA 1001 exam this afternoon. I can relate to what you used. Linux, oracle, professor messer...
Cadence Walker good luck. I hope you passed
Thanks for posting this my friend , I’m a tree trimming wanting to join this industry. Feel like it’s very intimating since I barely know anything when it comes to tech or computers other than the basics 😅
I have a similar story, I’m
In security but I want to transition to cyber security since that actually has a future, I’m starting from ground 0
LOST GPS bro I’ve been eyeing a & v company with a partner myself💯
Mr. Benitez Himself did you take the CompTIA certificate exam yet?
@@LOSTGPS same here bro I’m doing my research, to get into cyber security without going to school. So far some people have been able to point me in the right direction.
Hey man hope all is well. Thank you for sharing! Lot of great tips I'm gonna steal from you for sure. How are you nowadays?
thank you for the help! good advice!!
Really good video man thanks
Great video, advices and structure! Thank you for the references and ideas!
You are really organized, I need to fasten my belt
Familiar with Mike Meyers, like his stuff but will definitely check out Messers videos and JasonClement thanks bud
I love Professor Messers videos. He's really amazing to watch! Been watching for over 4 years now...and Congrats on getting certified!
Professor Messer has great videos.
Wow i thought i was organized. Great video thanks for posting i will do my best to follow some of your examples.
My man you are a project management genius.
Phillip Young haha I wish that was true. I did pass the Network+ too recently. So it is a good plan that works for me
Thank you very much for your valuable inputs.
Thanks for the advise
Thanks man I appreciate your words of wisdom I am getting mike Meyers book September excited to study
Got all his umedy classes
Very helpful info, I finally saved a decent amount for the test, but might need even less than I thought, was going to buy the $700 bundle but I can probably cut that in half now. Need to study phones and other OS rather than windows. I could effectively troubleshoot anything windows 10- all the way back to 98.
great info thank you for the info
Hey man great video, I'm using Mike Meyers videos, are the questions similar to the ones in the quiz? Also when you built computers is there cheap parts you reccomend? I want to buy one but Im on a budget.
Passed my CCNA 1 and now I’m here trying for my first home taught ComptiaA+ 😊
Thank you. This was quite helpful. :D
Thank you for the information brother!!!
Congrats. I failed the 1001 twice, scored slightly better each time. Hoping third time is the charm.
Great video , just started studying for mine
This is very helpful, thank you
You’re a genius, must be because you’re Italian 😘 thanks for the tips!
Appreciate the straight fowards ness
Congrats bro, studying for mine now
Just passed the 1001 today but honestly I was VERY disappointed in the test. Barely passed with a sad 689 when I was expecting to crush it due to watching the videos by Meyers and Messer, the Udemy vids by Meyers plus practice tests and tips and studying almost a month. The test had literally NO port questions yet was 90% networking, virtualization and laptop troubleshooting questions with barely anything else and practically no PC hardware questions. Felt more like "gotcha" questions instead of testing actual knowledge. But on to the 1002.
Congrats! A pass is a pass. Yeah CompTIA is tricky.
@@mre2164 Thank you. Actually come to find out during the test I was super anemic due to internal bleeding somewhere and had lost about 3 pints of blood lol. I'm MUCH better now but should have been in the ER instead of taking a test haha.
Akihito007 talk about blood, sweat and tears to pass an exam. Hope you are feeling better
Hi, fisrt congratulations for your certification, my question is, how long did you take to prepare yourself ?
Thanks for the video!!!
Super late but congrats!!!!!! What cert are you going after these days?
Hey thanks man! I like your vids btw. I passed the Network+ and now I'm studying for the Security+. What about you?
@@mre2164 My man! Currently building a ITF and cloud course. Good luck on Security+
Great content here. Thank you. Also Carl from Workaholics
Hey congratulations on passing your certification!! I got my A+ certification back in 2019. I want to know what did you do after passing your certification? Did you get a job?
you have amazing focus dude
Excellent advice
Great advice
I wanna blow my brains out (not really)! I studied for the a plus this year, and barely starting taking is seriously in August. So I reviewed for the core 1 using professor messer and testout labs. I was fortunate enough to pass on my first attempt. I've waited almost a full month to start reviewing for the core 2, which has fucked me over in the ass so bad, because a lot of the things that I had memorized easily, I have completely forgotten 🤦🏽♂️ I blame it on my lack of self discipline but also due to full time work (physical labor job kicks my ass everyday), and school (in studying network pro in school but I should have just dropped it and studied for the core 2)... Ugh idk where else to vent my frustration but I hope to sometime come back to this comment and tell you guys that I finally passed
"I liked Professor Messer's Udemy course notes so much I bought his book"
*Reveals Mike Meyers book*
Did you mean Mike's Udemy course, or does Professor Messer have one as well?
Mike Meyers is the GOAT
he meant mike uDemy course.
Good job. I don't think you mentioned your timeline. What was your start study time to test and how much time did you dedicate to study a day roughly?
HOW DO YOU MEMORIZE ALL THIS INFO? someone pls help 😭
Use the peg system and after studying take notes and put on the side and try to explained it to others what you have learned.
Right?!? This is the problem I'm having now. I'm pretty well-versed in wired and mobile devices, but the technical info behind all of this is just SO OVERWHELMING. But I guess it's a good way to weed out those who are serious from those who aren't.
Well, that's not Messer's book that's Mike Meyer's lol but everyone does seem to recommend Messer's channel alot for his free study content
Home learning and home gym... This guy really is on the save that money lifestyle
Nice man.! I really needed this vídeo. I am currently finishing the compTIA A+ course by mike myers on UDEMY and I would also watch a professor messer video on UA-cam.
The one and only problem is the windows OS. Since I am studying from my MacBook and I have a raspberry pi4 with Linux. I don’t really have any experience with windows os.
Do you think downloading a virtual box and install windows in it would be a good idea ?.
Thanks man.
Congratulations on your cert.
Congratulations! And when you downloaded the different operating system to try out; did you download them to another PC or to the PC that you currently work on?
M J hello :) it’s up to you. I downloaded the trial versions from Microsoft, and the free distro from Linux and just installed them in my Laptop that had VMware. So all on the same laptop, running as virtual machines. So if Professor Messer or a book showed an example on a certain O.S, I would just fire it up and try to replicate what they did. I hope you found this helpful
@@mre2164 sounds great! You're very smart and your learning techniques are awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙂
M J 🙂 Thank you for the kind comment 🙏
One more question, where can I download vmware from? I don't have it on my system.
M J I downloaded the free version from VMware.com or if you use mac, there is one free called Oracle virtual box
I like this video
Hey thanks 🙏
I work as a CompTIA technician with no studies 😮 I told them I build gaming computers from scratch and I got hired on the spot. now that I got the job I see anyone can do it with out studies. the pay is bad in Texas is $13hr. Currently self learning programming c++ to land a new job
I know this sounds very lazy of me but I have been looking for like a syllabus for a+ and haven't found one. This is my first time and I feel like I'd work better with some guild or directions for every week or something. I know you made your own but do you know where I can find one? I just bought Mike's 1001 and 1002 and I also have messer loaded up for when I'm going to start. This video also helped me a lot
Thanks for asking the question! The syllabus is is going to be a great help!
Here is a link to the core 2 objectives - www.certblaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/A-plus-220-1002-pdf-Exam-Objectives-1.pdf
Thank for the video. It's pretty helpful and motivating. How is your progress in your IT career going? Have you gotten anymore certificates?
Hi. Where can I find the study/notes sheets you showed in this video?
www.nybi.org/documents/220-1002-exam-objectives.pdf Its provided by Certblaster by CompTIA really helpful in giving guidance on what to study
Union Prep and Pocket Master both explain why the answer is right and wrong. You can keep answering questions till you drop.
Pls are you going yo upload more? How do I get contact with you in Linkedin? Thanks for the advice.
Hey I'm currently studying for the CySA+. If I pass that, I might make another :) Send me your LinkedIn and I’ll add you! :)
Update us on the the job hunt and everything
My current update is that I passed the Network+ a few weeks ago. And I am currently studying the network+. As far as jobs go I just moved to London recently and started applying to a few places.
Update: I passed the Security+ exam in 2021. Now I am studying for the CySA+. Good luck with your exams everyone.
That container aspect you explained can you tell me more in detail what that actually involved what questions did you put in those small containers?
hello there! I didn't know you had a channel with a video on it. Cool video.
Thanks Kevin! This comment made my day!
@@mre2164 I didn't realize you had a video on this. It was pretty good.
@@KevtechITSupport Thanks buddy, I appreciate that. I wanted to make more videos, going over the exam topics since passing the A+ and network+ and all but since I haven't found a job yet, I have a bit of imposter syndrome.
@@mre2164 you will be just fine, don't worry. Everyone gets imposter syndrome.
I got CompTIA Security+ first. I am preparing for the 2nd A+ exam, and the only resources I have been using for the A+ is prior knowledge gathered from hobbies and the big A+ all in one textbook. I know a lot about Windows, Linux, and Android systems. However, I don't know anything about Apple systems besides what I have read in the book.
helpful Thank you!
The book is not Messer's it's Mike Meyers'
Congrats I prepare also!
How long did you study? How many hours per day average?
Okay guys this is my situation:
I just got my BS double majored in Business and CIS. Had an internship, helped run a business club at school. Just received my CompTIA A+ . Had years of customer service experience and can't land a freaking entry level job in the tech or business world. Like what else do these people want from me. Like I can't get more experience without a job or a job with having more experience.
How's everyone else doing? Good? Same?
Anyways Merry Christmas guys!! IHML :/
congratulations brother. I'm planning on taking my test next month. problem is I really don't have time to study cause I work fulltime and might have to keep a partime job too in order to keep up with bills cause I have nobody to room with. I try to study as much as I can but many times I lose focus and or get distracted. how can I do better
Interesting. I planned on just reading the mike myers book two or 3 times, and watch messers videos all the way through until I consistently ace mike myers practice questions. It seems even that won't be enough ( I have no computer experience).
mooreryo i think you can do it that way too. I recommended making a lab at home with virtual machines just to practice and reinforce what you are learning. But some people have a great memory from watching videos too. Best of luck :)
I.T. Kitchen how do you make a virtual lab?
So you don’t think hands on is important?
Well, like I said in the video, making a home lab is important and getting your hands dirty especially with configuring things like email accounts and some command prompt practice will help you understand if you are actually ready to do this in the real world. But that being said, many people have passed just by reading and learning.
I hope everyone who commented on this video has passed the Exam! Let me know in the comments. I am currently almost done studying for the CompTIA Network+ Exam using all the same teachers plus Jason Dion on Udemy. Anyone else studying for the Network+ as well?
Do you currently have a job working in IT? Were you working in IT while studying for your A+? I'm wanting to get into IT as well, I just have a 4 year General Studies degree and I'm a licensed life and health insurance agent.
I passed the Network + 10-007 last year 2019
One of the most difficult exams I've ever took, nevertheless I am much more confident now, now I am doing the Security + which is so intertwined with the Network +
Thanks for the video! One question. Do you read a chapter in the book and find what core objectives it covers, or do you look at your core objectives and go read it in the book? I'm not sure which way I should do it. Thank you
Nevermind, I listened closely. It looks like you read the chapters in order then just marked it on your objectives. And that makes sense to me because you said you need to learn certain things early in the book before you get to the later chapters. Thank you for your video again, it helped a lot.
That's the Mike Myers book lol. You mean you bought Mike Myers and total seminars coursework and their book
I got some names mixed up. Too many M’s lol
Congratulations!!! How long did you dedicate for each exam to study?
Thanks. I would do one section per day of videos and read 1 chapter a day on average.
Hey Thanks a lot :)
Nice, how long did it take you if you don't mind me asking?
Good job I.T Kitchen
Hey I know I'm a bit late but is there any possibility of you providing links to the study guide/person dr messer that you are referring to in the video
I'm currently a manager of a warehouse wanting to jump into my dream career luckily I'm pretty young 23 years old its time baby
Hi, hope you are good ! I have a question about your mix and match game ,it looks really interesting out of the boredsome study journey ,Can you please specify it a little bit more ? I'd like to apply it onto my study too ! thanks man .
Did you make those packets? Or can I find them online? Would like to get a copy... I want to get into It field and will follow these religiously lol cuz I’m tired of my current life situation
Thanks for the video too, helps out a lot
Yes I also did Comptia ITF+ - questions where like from devil, stopud ass shit as hell ass tricky that made me hell as mad
Hi just wondering what did you do following A+. Did you get any other certs or did you get a job
Hi! I passed the Network+ and am currently studying for the Security+ and yes I found a job in IT! I wish you well
@@mre2164 What job did you end up landing and what did you use to look for it? Thanks
Ha funny I am a UNIX and non Windows use but ya I wish they hadn't killed the Windows phone.
Hey congrats man, how did you get the chapter objectives print outs?
They are on the CompTIA website under training then select certification drop down menu
@@boukman02boule thanks bro
@@boukman02boule thanks too ✨✨✨🙌
What was kind of education background do you have?
An unrelated and completely useless Associates Degree in Criminal Justice that I got back in 2011.
Thanks SQLLIX
I failed 1001 so miserably today! I was studying it for over six months, the I did study Mike Mayer is book I learn nothing from that, his Udemy video was really good, I did watch professor Maser is videos, I took Mike Mayer is practice exams so many times, o took exams compass so many times, still failed, guys help?
I studied for it in three weeks. I went really hard on it and got 800. I think you just need proper guidance. I could send you my note if you need it.
6 months is way too long because you'll start forgetting information and then having to relearn it. Try to set enough time aside every day without distractions to be able to finish your studies within a month for each exam. Ie get the cert within 2 months.
I personally haven't taken the Meyers course but the fact that you said you learned *nothing* from it is a tad concerning. Often I hear that his course gives you not only the info you need on the exam, but also stuff that goes beyond the objectives. Try looking at that again and make sure you're actually learning and not just skimming over the material.
Doing the same exams over and over again is also likely to cause problems. This is because you're simply training yourself to memorize the questions and answers instead of actually understanding the concepts involved. To combat this, I recommend trying to understand not only why a certain answer is the right one, but also trying to understand why the wrong answers were wrong. If you want more exam material I recommend David L. Prowse's book and Dion's Udemy course
Assuming you're still on the ball, don't ever give up!! I know you can do this. Good luck. 🙂
eye of the tech guy, Did you use the book or objectives to map out how you would study?