A+, MCSE, NET+, MCP - what are these?

casino · 09-04-2003, 09:45 PM

I was just curious what all these letters mean?
Are these degrees or certification?
Do they have meaning... like MBA or BBA?

Maybe they are like doctor as in Dr.
I have no clue (guess I could look them up)... but I thought I would get a better answer here.

thanks for your help (explaining to me)

Shakie · 09-04-2003, 09:51 PM

A+ is a certification by CompTIA. Focuses on Computer Software and Hardware.

MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Enginer. Easy definition is "everything Microsoft".

Net+ is another certification by CompTIA. Focuses on Network components and types.

MCP stands for Microsoft Certified Professional, one Microsoft test required to gain this title.

Hope this helps alittle.

dethangel · 09-05-2003, 09:38 AM

where is a good place to get amterials to study for mcse, mcp, and net+

Shakie · 09-05-2003, 10:50 AM

I can't find any online that I would recommend. I will keep looking.

If interested in spending a few bucks:

A+ All-In-One Certification 3rd Edition by Mike Meyers
approx. $60.00 US (you can find cheaper) ISBN 0-07-212679-5

Network+ All-In-One Certification 2nd Edition by Mike Meyers
approx. $60.00 US (you can find cheaper) ISBN 0-07-213164-0

MCSE is tougher, there are a bunch of tests involved to obtain this. I would start with the first tests you should take: 72-210 and 72-215 (Windows 2000 Pro and Server). I know some of you are saying, "that's not right, the tests are 70-210 and 70-215". They have been updated, the new version is 72-2**.

Hope this helps alittle. I will post URL if I find worthy online resources.

imported_Jack · 09-09-2003, 10:56 AM

If you are in the group that learns better by attending classes, Clark University provides some very focused classes:

PC and Networking Administration (A+, Net+, Linux+, MPC, MCSA Certifications)

PC & Networking Design (A+, Net+, Linux+, MCP, MCSA, MCSE Certifications)

PC & Networking Design w/ Security (A+, Net+, Linux+, MCSA, MCSE& SCNP Certifications)

Advanced Enterprise Applications Developer Master Certificate Program

PC & Networking Support (A+, Network+, Linux+, MCP Certifications) Master Certificate Program

Enterprise Applications Developer Master Certificate Program

Oracle Database Administration Master Certificate Program

More information can be obtained at Clark University Information Request

dethangel · 09-09-2003, 11:40 AM

i learn best by hands-on stuff, i wish they had separate schools for people like me, i cant stand sitting in class all day learning about the theories of networking or the theories of hardware, it drives me bonkers, id rather learn about how to set up a FDDI network or how to build a cheap, busniess computer, u know stuff like that that ill actually use

ajnabee · 09-15-2003, 07:04 PM

Hi,

Network security is the hottest presently, especially firewall and checkpoint.... i took my course at Epsolon Networks Inc in Houston, they have the best instructor and one of the best Lab.

Well guys if u need to take any Cisco certification, I will recommend you to go to them...

http://www.epsolon.com

Shakie · 09-15-2003, 07:43 PM

I met a CCIE the other day at work, he said that the CCNA was overated unless you were going to go all the way with CISCO.

He said that I was making a "smart move" with going for my MCSA/E first.

dethangel · 09-25-2003, 01:23 PM

most places dont really care about the mcse, BECAUSE you can go to a 5-day "boot camp" where you learn everything you need to know to pass the test, so it isnt really like getting an education, its more learning how to pass the test and get certified, the CCNA is a good start, but if youre doing anything network-intensive i would go with the CCNP, which is only another 4 classes (2 semesters) but its also 7 tests

uycire · 09-26-2003, 08:07 AM

Newhorizons offer the following certifications and more.

Microsoft
compTIA
oracle
cisco
Information Security
linux
lotus
Internet and Computing Core
novell
citrix

Call and ask for Angelie with New Horizons (newhorizons.com) at 732-767-1000 to get up to a 15% discount on all the training courses. You have to tell her Eric refer you.

09-04-2003, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
casino Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 8	A+, MCSE, NET+, MCP - what are these? I was just curious what all these letters mean? Are these degrees or certification? Do they have meaning... like MBA or BBA? Maybe they are like doctor as in Dr. I have no clue (guess I could look them up)... but I thought I would get a better answer here. thanks for your help (explaining to me)

09-04-2003, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	A+ is a certification by CompTIA. Focuses on Computer Software and Hardware. MCSE stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Enginer. Easy definition is "everything Microsoft". Net+ is another certification by CompTIA. Focuses on Network components and types. MCP stands for Microsoft Certified Professional, one Microsoft test required to gain this title. Hope this helps alittle. __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

09-05-2003, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	I can't find any online that I would recommend. I will keep looking. If interested in spending a few bucks: A+ All-In-One Certification 3rd Edition by Mike Meyers approx. $60.00 US (you can find cheaper) ISBN 0-07-212679-5 Network+ All-In-One Certification 2nd Edition by Mike Meyers approx. $60.00 US (you can find cheaper) ISBN 0-07-213164-0 MCSE is tougher, there are a bunch of tests involved to obtain this. I would start with the first tests you should take: 72-210 and 72-215 (Windows 2000 Pro and Server). I know some of you are saying, "that's not right, the tests are 70-210 and 70-215". They have been updated, the new version is 72-2**. Hope this helps alittle. I will post URL if I find worthy online resources. __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

09-09-2003, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
imported_Jack True Techie Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 105	If you are in the group that learns better by attending classes, Clark University provides some very focused classes: []PC and Networking Administration (A+, Net+, Linux+, MPC, MCSA Certifications) []PC & Networking Design (A+, Net+, Linux+, MCP, MCSA, MCSE Certifications) []PC & Networking Design w/ Security (A+, Net+, Linux+, MCSA, MCSE& SCNP Certifications) []Advanced Enterprise Applications Developer Master Certificate Program []PC & Networking Support (A+, Network+, Linux+, MCP Certifications) Master Certificate Program []Enterprise Applications Developer Master Certificate Program []Oracle Database Administration Master Certificate Program [/list] More information can be obtained at Clark University Information Request*

09-15-2003, 07:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ajnabee Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2	Checkpoint or firewall Hi, Network security is the hottest presently, especially firewall and checkpoint.... i took my course at Epsolon Networks Inc in Houston, they have the best instructor and one of the best Lab. Well guys if u need to take any Cisco certification, I will recommend you to go to them... http://www.epsolon.com

09-05-2003, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
dethangel Ultra Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 934	where is a good place to get amterials to study for mcse, mcp, and net+

09-09-2003, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
dethangel Ultra Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 934	i learn best by hands-on stuff, i wish they had separate schools for people like me, i cant stand sitting in class all day learning about the theories of networking or the theories of hardware, it drives me bonkers, id rather learn about how to set up a FDDI network or how to build a cheap, busniess computer, u know stuff like that that ill actually use

09-15-2003, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shakie Wizard Techie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,320	I met a CCIE the other day at work, he said that the CCNA was overated unless you were going to go all the way with CISCO. He said that I was making a "smart move" with going for my MCSA/E first. __________________ `(\ /) This is Bunny. Add him to your signature (O.o) to help him achieve world domination. (> <)` `Shakie Smodministrator \"If I don\'t step over the line every now-and-then, how will I know where it is?\"`

09-25-2003, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
dethangel Ultra Techie Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 934	most places dont really care about the mcse, BECAUSE you can go to a 5-day "boot camp" where you learn everything you need to know to pass the test, so it isnt really like getting an education, its more learning how to pass the test and get certified, the CCNA is a good start, but if youre doing anything network-intensive i would go with the CCNP, which is only another 4 classes (2 semesters) but its also 7 tests

09-26-2003, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
uycire Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2	15% discount on certification courses if interested! Newhorizons offer the following certifications and more. Microsoft compTIA oracle cisco Information Security linux lotus Internet and Computing Core novell citrix Call and ask for Angelie with New Horizons (newhorizons.com) at 732-767-1000 to get up to a 15% discount on all the training courses. You have to tell her Eric refer you.

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