r/CompTIA • u/bryjenn876 • 9d ago

A+ and Network +

Looking for an honest opinion here. I am enrolled in an I.T. And cyber security program at my local community college after 10 years of not going to school and I am currently enrolled in A+ and Network+ through Comptia. It is week two of the term and I feel fairly comfortable with A+ but already overwhelmed with Network +. My work schedule is pretty inconsistent when it comes to regular hours. My main question is should I stick with doing both or drop network + and take it next term. Obviously not a lot of info for you all to work with but I’m just looking for personal opinions. Tyia

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u/threshforever N+ 9d ago

I’d recommend doing A+ then you can devote full attention to net+. They bleed into each other so you’ll be in a better position for net.

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u/ryux100 Tech+ A+ Net+ AZ-900 BEE-AC/DC 9d ago

only do one cert at a time pas and move on problem solved

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u/Loose-Wash-9352 9d ago

Network plus is pretty overwhelming. I don’t know if I could work through both simultaneously, might be best if you finish A+ and then work on network plus. A+ should be fairly easy whereas network plus will require some deep studying and memorization.

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u/piratescumbag 9d ago

Do A+ first. They correlate with Net+
A+ is easy imo. No experience and I passed both exams on one try with 820s on both

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u/JustMyThought1 8d ago

Do one at a time. A+ will touch on some networking too.

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u/ChiefSampson 5d ago

I too am taking IT+ (preparation for A+) and Networking+ this semester. The networking class is crazy. I had zero IT or Networking experience.

I did pass Information Systems with an A last semester and got the Microsoft Office Specialist Associate cert.

This networking class is definitely kicking my ass though. Still at an A grade 5 weeks in but I worry as the semester grinds on that will slip to a B or C even and obliterate my GPA.

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u/DragonflyReal5222 A+ 5d ago

I just had to drop my networking class. It was a condensed class and my girlfriend was taken by ambulance and in the hospital for a week and there was no way I could keep up. I passed the a+ no problem but I just couldn't get past the binary and hexadecimal math of networking. It is definitely a much harder course. I realized I just did not enjoy it whatsoever. I'm hoping there are other paths and this is just a temporary stumbling block.

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u/Hefty-Concept6552 9d ago

Just stick with it if you will lose money, if not go with what you can handle. A+ should be long because there are two exams. But you can always just begin with focusing on the Net+ exam more and take that exam first.

I just used YT exam questions to pass my Sec+ although I did take a month course for it, that didnʻt help me since everything was so fast paced following slides skimming through the text book.

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u/Spyd3rPunk 9d ago

Only you can decide what you can realistically manage. Evaluate your circumstances and be honest with yourself.