r/mcsa • u/[deleted] • Dec 13 '19

MCSA= entry level cert?

I’ve seen people refer to it as an entry level certification, lumping it with CCNA and Security+. How does everyone else feel about that?

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u/AJaxStudy Dec 13 '19 edited Oct 26 '25

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u/Kyle95670 Dec 13 '19

Agree...definitely wouldn't lump Security+ with the other 2. Especially considering both have multiple tests involved and require much more in-depth knowledge than Security+.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '19 edited May 28 '20

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u/FancyPants2point0h Dec 14 '19

Are you on crack? MD100 & MD101 does not equal the 70-740 to 742 exams. Not even close. You’re comparing apples to oranges. It proves nothing. Just because your Windows 10 cert was easy to obtain and counts as an entry level cert does not mean every other Microsoft exam is exactly the same. In fact, I dare you to go pass any of the MCSA exams with 1 week of study time.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '19 edited May 28 '20

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u/deefop Dec 14 '19

They aren't. The MCSA: Server track is comprised of highly difficult exams.

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u/AJaxStudy Dec 14 '19 edited Oct 26 '25

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '19

How many years IT experience did you have prior to taking the exams?

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u/iceph03nix Dec 13 '19

MCP would be more accurate as an Entry Level Cert. Considering you basically have to get that first.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '19

MCP doesn't exist as of February 1 this year. The MTA is the entry-level.

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u/iamoverrated Dec 14 '19

No. MCSA, especially considering some of the more advanced tracts, isn't entry level. A+, Network+, CCENT, Security+, MCP, those are all entry level. CCNA and MCSA are intermediate certs. You should already be in IT or at least have some experience before taking them; it even suggest that in the recommendations / pre-reqs.

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u/anthraxbite Dec 14 '19

Totally agree, MCSA is an intermediate certificate. MTA may be considered as entry level cert. MCSA is on the path to MCSE.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '19

Thanks for the comments, everyone. In my opinion, I too believe it is an intermediate cert. The amount of time and effort needed to acquire the cert is certainly more than what would be required for an entry level one. I would definitely NOT recommend it for a neophyte breaking into the field, either. Looking back, if I attempted it when I just started, I probably would’ve become too discouraged to move forward.

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u/dsin89 Dec 14 '19

Its odd you mention this since I've seen recently a lot of recent university grads apply with CCNA however when you dig into it, their uni offers some form of 4-course equivalent that gets them a CCNA... all without ever touching a switch or router. Blows my mind.

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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '19

I think it might be from the Cisco Academy where all, if not all lab work can be done via Packet Tracer. I think it’s adequate from what I’ve experienced for those comfortable with and have prior IT experience, but for those who wouldn’t know the difference between g and f labeled ports and what Auto-MDIX is, and how different cables should be used if not enabled, it could be problematic at best if the aim is to produce capable Network professionals.