[nfbcs] A+ Certification

[Chris Nestrud]

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Chris

On Thu, Jul 27, 2017 at 12:13:24PM -0400, Robert Spangler via nfbcs wrote:
> I believe there is a blind Cisco Academy which might be a viable option for
> reviewing for the exams.  I would like to hear from people who have any
> experience with this.
> 
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> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz via
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 11:57 PM
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> Cc: Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] A+ Certification
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Basically yes, I'm considering ccent, security+, perhaps ccna.
> Bryan
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> via nfbcs
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> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] A+ Certification
> 
> Are you saying that it was just ignored when you applied for jobs?  It was a
> requirement for me to obtain a year after working my current job.  I'm
> hoping to use it (and maybe get the network one too) to move into server
> admin perhaps in the IT department at the university where I work someday.
> Of course there's also the Windows Server Microsoft certification,
> networking associates degree, and other options.  I'm always thinking about
> the future, though.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz via
> nfbcs
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> Cc: Bryan Schulz <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [nfbcs] A+ Certification
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Congrats, I hope it will help you.
> It didn't help me gain employment one bit.
> Bryan
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbcs [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Spangler
> via nfbcs
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 9:47 PM
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> Cc: Robert Spangler
> Subject: [nfbcs] A+ Certification
> 
> Hello all, thought I would let everyone know that I took and passed the A+
> certification.  And to Bryan Schulz, you were right about the simulation
> questions; I used a reader of course and just had them click on stuff.
> Again, in a world where I'm used to having most things provided to me in an
> accessible format, I was not pleased with the reader option, but I just
> decided to deal with it this time since I needed the certification for work.
> It wasn't too bad, I just felt a little uncomfortable when I had to ask them
> to read multiple questions further on in the test because I was getting
> tired.  The proctor allowed us to take breaks which was OK because I didn't
> even use most of the time provided me.  When I sensed that the reader needed
> a break for some water (they wouldn't let her bring any in the testing room)
> I would ask her if she needed a break.  I do wish, though, that they would
> come up with a different way for us to do this.  It would be a little tough
> for the recovery simulation questions (since we don't have speech in that
> environment anyway) but for the Windows stuff at least I think there could
> be some alternatives.  Either way, all that matters is that I am now A+
> certified!
> 
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