COMPTIA A+ vs. Google IT Support Professional Certificate | Which has more value?
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- Comptia A+ and Google IT support professional certificate are two of most well known entry level IT certifications. But which one is better? Which entry level I.T. certification carries more value? The Comptia A+ certification or the Google IT Support Professional certification? In this video, I will compare these 2 entry level certifications and tell you about some situations where one or the other is the better choice if you want to get into IT. #COMPTIA #COMPATIAA+ #GOOGLEITSUPPORT
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2:55 Comparison Comptia A+ and Google IT Support Professional certification
5:21 IT Career with no experience
5:29 Which IT certification offers more value
5:50 Is the Google IT Support Professional for you
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I just completed the Google IT technical support fundamental course through Coursera, having no background in technology at all, I was most proud of the fact that I did complete the course and obtain my certificate, now I can seriously look at changing careers and by the way, I’m 65 years old it’s not over until it’s over !😊
Congratulations!!!!!! Keep at it 😀
I'm turning 63 in 4 months. Looking to transition into IT without prior knowledge. I am ready to take the Google IT certification. Should I go for it?
Thank you for sharing. I just turned 44 and was debating if that was too old to get started. I have no background at all but I would love to change careers. So thank you. I guess I should just go for it
I am 48. And I will go for it.
The google cert can help you prep for A plus certification.
I'd say Google IT support certificate is a good fundamental starting point, but it isn't a standalone certification. It is a great way for people to get a taste of IT and decide if they want to make it a career.
Totally agree. Sometimes it is enough to have one certification, in other cases more is better.
I earned the Google IT Support Certification in 2 days of the 7 Day Free Trial on Coursera without a college degree or IT experience. I completed every task including the optional ones as well. Doing that helped fill in my knowledge gap. Now my friend is doing it too! I’m currently preparing for A+ and can clearly see A+ is more valuable, harder to learn, and more thorough. Good luck passing whichever exam you try.
@@equinax529 You are right about CompTIA. There is now a 6th course for the Google IT Support Certificate. It covers easy stuff along the lines of troubleshooting and customer service. I did it all in 2days. The core of the courses are placed in course 3, 4, and 5. If you do 1, 2, and 3 one day and the others on the second day, you can finish in 2days. I invested about 6hrs. to 8hrs. each day, played all videos on x2 speed, and bookmarked all supplemental reading for review after earning the certification. Although I made two truly incorrect answer selections and two accidental changes of right answers to wrong ones, I was surprised to see I earned a 100% grade! I thought it was going to be about a 90% grade but I realized I must have made those mistakes in the practice exams.
CORRECTION: I earned the first of 5 certifications in 2days and all 5 which equals the full certification in 2wks.
I just finished the google it support as well, it was easy, but will look good on resume I'm looking to do A+ as well can I ask what resources you are using? its so much info on what to use, and what not to use I'm overwhelmed lol
Completed and learned are 2 different things. Did you learn?
@@akin242002 You are right! Since I only did it to fulfill a college IT school requirement for admissions, I completed the entire cert in 10days. I got mixed up and thought Course #1 was the whole thing. I completed Course one in 2days and kept a 2day pace for the five courses equaling 10days in total. Since my IT degree program at WGU will give me 9 entry level certs. with A+, N+, S+, and P+ being some, I'll do the actual learning there. On the Google cert., I didn't skip anything and watched all videos in full. I'm now interviewing for many IT jobs which will help me retain what I learned.
Finishing up the A+ at the moment, but I also did the Google certificate. If you have time, they both have value. Google's was more hands on and went more into depth in certain areas I found. Lots of command line both Windows and Linux (you really get a feel for it). A+ is a wider breadth of material, but not as deep in each topic. Google's isn't much value for employers compared to A+, but it definitely was a good choice for me to start with.
I think the interviews and customer support section is the area it outshines what i have seen in CompTia A+ so far.
Did you pass the A+ yet, did the google it cert help on the comptia + test.
@@kevinhaggins9114 Yes I got certified about a year and a half ago. The Google cert definitely helped when taking the CompTIA exams, but you can totally do CompTIA without Google. Just depends on how much time/money you want to put into studying.
Am doing my a+ now after that am doing Google certificate
This video change my direction to compTIA, thank you so much and I appreciate your work! 😊
For me i am doing both. I believe both have something to add to my understanding and credentials.
In my research i found that when you read the fine print on the google it certificate it is a prep course for the comptia A +
It will definitely help from that perspective.
He really helped me out with my decision!!! Very informative!!! Thanks!
I’m starting from NOTHING. Zero knowledge. I think google IT is a great place to start from scratch.
I'm working on both! Started with Google's certification and now also working on IBM's comptia prep course!
You can do it!
I'm wanting to get the knowledge base to be successful in the IT field. I'm on the fence still if I should do the Google cert because while I do have minimal (honestly) prior knowledge it feels like taking the Google Cert and then transitioning to the CompTIA A+ course would make the most sense for empowering me with the confidence to be fully successful, but I honestly don't know haha.
I have the Google certification, and found it isn't as sought after as the A+. Did that stop me from getting my foot in the door at a help desk? No, but it took me a lot longer to find a job and showcase myself as equally capable of doing the work, compared to those with the A+. I do still plan on getting the A+ alongside it (more of a personal goal), but I did find the Google cert helpful.
How long did it take to get a job ? Did you have any prior certs or experience ? Also may I ask what the pay scale was at least compared to the 50,00 that Google cert has ?
@@2loafs831 once I started hunting, I ended up getting a help desk role after a couple months looking. The area I am in is very competitive, so that wasn't helping my case out. I transferred into this industry from car sales, so IT experience was minimal. As for pay, I'm grossly underpaid, but I was willing to accept that as a foot in the door. Around $13/he in the southeast US. I've been there nearly a year, and am already applying elsewhere to move up.
I appreciate it I've heard people talking about taking it, but I don't hear to many people talking about the possible pay gap and salary.
@@2loafs831 I earned the Google IT Support Certification in 2 days of the 7 Day Free Trial on Coursera without a college degree or IT experience. I completed every task including the optional ones as well. Doing that helped fill in my knowledge gap. Now my friend is doing it too! I’m currently preparing for A+ and can clearly see A+ is more valuable, harder to learn, and more thorough. Good luck passing whichever exam you try.
@ciko's head is too big for riverdancing I stated here that I made a mistake. I passed each of the five courses in two days each meaning I passed in 10days. I forgot the certification was made up of 5 course so when I passed course #1, I thought I passed the whole thing at first until I figured out why I didn't earn the cert.
I would think having both is a good look. You can add the hands-on stuff Google has you do to your resume as a boost.
Thank you for your Honest comparision!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for this video! I am currently doing the Google IT certification and my plan is to use that to get my first job, then go straight into the comptia A+. I think the Google cert is providing value and knowledge that I didn't previously have and will end up being helpful for when I take the A+ exam. Lets see how it goes.
Any update on this?
Did get a job?
so... what are you working on now?
Thanks for the info
I think, companies take Comptia Certs more seriously cuz Google IT support can be done easily without any observation.
I have taken both, i found better real world skills value add in the Google certificate. I have used more skills with the Google certificate and felt better prepared for MSP work with the Google cert.
Good to hear about your experience with these IT certifications. Thank you for sharing.
Bcz i am changing industries I would say it the google it support could look good on my resume bcz i have zero experience so that with an A+ will help me maybe
what is the different between certification or degree with Google Coursera?
What is the difference between CompTIA ITF cert compare to above?
Thank you so much, I want work at Microsoft and i graduated from GED in computer science and have CCNP Encor certificate and i am taking Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate these are good qualifications
Start reading job openings at Microsoft to identify gaps in your skill set so that you increase your chances to get hired. And be aware - they just announced layoffs, but that does not mean they do not hire. Even with layoffs, specialized knowledge is still required.
im one of those attempting to make a career change. i used to build computers way back when, always been interested in it and self-taught. now im finally making a move to get some certs to back up what i know. I'm working on Google's IT Pro Cert at moment, I'm flying thru it. Next up I was planning to take the CompTia+ and then Google's Cybersecurity, but after talking with someone, it'd be better to skip the Comp class and go straight into the CyberSecurity program next. At some point, maybe after CS I'll circle back and get the A+.
I would agree with your approach.
I can't see anyone wanting or accepting the Google IT Support Professional Certificate on Indeed. How do I sell it in my state when no one seems to acknowledge it?
I was working on an aas and took an entire course that had instruction and labs for CompTIA A+ 901 and 902. There were extenuating circumstances that disallowed me to to retake the test after missing the second exam by 7 points. Beyond that they were moving to 1001 and 1002 in the next couple weeks and to have my school cover it with a discount I would have needed to wait I would have needed to wait just about the same amount of time to retake it. The other outside circumstances left me with no choice but to take my 4.0 and drop out for a while. I'm looking to enroll again and have been offered an opportunity to join a higher degree path and I am encouraged to take the Google IT Support Professional certification.
All of that to ask, with a working knowledge and understanding, as well as dedicated education with proven aptitude, is the Google IT Support Professional certification going to be easy? I don't know why I'm intimidated. I'm actually quite terrified in a way. Excited but terrified.
It's really easy man. I'm going through it now. Really taking my time to learn everything I can because I've been out of school for almost 10 years of college
Does CompTia A+ provide course material like the Coursera does or it's just a exam taking platform and gives certificate only?
Hi, thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I’m 44 years old with no experience or degree in IT. What little experience I have has been with being on the phone with help desk professionals walking me through fixing or installing computers & programs. Now, I want to be an IT professional. I’m currently in the free trial period of the Google IT Support Professional Certification & was wondering if I should continue or go straight for CompTIA A+. I don’t know if any curriculum for CompTIA A+…are there any online? Im also considering finishing the Google Support Cert then working on my CompTIA A+ like you mentioned at the end of your video. What do you thinking? My background is the restaurant industry so like I said no prior IT experience. Any advice would be appreciated.!
I would continue and do them both. With your age and not having much experience having both certifications will show dedication and that you are motivated to take action.
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Should I still take the Google Support Certificate if I already have A+?
I am looking to be new to the industry from a career change..... I am curious what would be the best starting point for entry level.... Should I start with the google professional or should I begin with the other?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
I would look at Google first. Not only will you learn something and eventually become certified, but it is also a great way to find out if this area of work is really for you. Of course, keep in mind that IT Support is just one area, but if you would already feel overwhelmed or not interested at all at this point - you can easily deviate to something else. Low risk, low cost and who knows - you may walk away with better clarity for your life either way.
what nobody tell you is that less than 10% of enrollments will finish them! It us hard to finish like any college degree!
how about the AWS how do i get that ?
WGU > B.S. I.T.
Pretty sure the course is free and provided by Amazon
is free
i am 28 year old done bachelors in computer science and post graduation in data analytics i didnt got any interview call or email so i am doing google it professional certificate is it worth to land the first job i had helpdesk experience for 1 year but it was after my graduation
should i do google certificate or comptia +
Which specific certifications do you have in mind? But in general - don't wait and just sit around while applying for jobs. Use the time to further build up knowledge and skill. Certifications can help - I always liked the structured approach they when it comes to learning.
Have you gotten any response on any application at all or what is the situation? How many applications are we talking about?
Is there a best operating system that I should practice with?
I own a chromebook.
Would I need to purchase a windows computer?
Of course you need to have windows PC to practice with that. A lot of employers requiring knowledge about windows administration at first and then windows server at second place. There is a lot of administration of active directory, SQL Database, Microsoft hyper-V and perhaps Microsoft azure. In these days windows pro, ltsc and enterprise administration is a must have.
I’d like to disagree, I think with a Chromebook you will be fine with the Google IT certification. It has labs through a virtual machine (which if you don’t know what that is you will learn) which makes it possible to use multiple Operating systems on one device. You’ll be fine
@As you are right about Google it, but what about comptia a+? I think it would be beneficial to own a laptop with windows os in order to make some practice
You could always just rent a virtual machine that runs on Windows and get your hands-on experience that way.
Eh, virtual machines? 😅
I prefer A + 💖
The only good thing about google certificates is that you will find that there is Comptia A+ certificates, which are better.
Hello I really hope someone can help me I am 35 years of age I have always wanted to have a title in a profession to get somewhat of pride and satisfaction in my life.. I have 3 kids now and I am very upset of all the lost time I have wasted working in the warehouse industry doing labor .. I enjoyed my job but I have no more growth to reach .. I want to make myself proud and my kids one day by changing careers and having a title .. I have ZERO, NADA, NOTHING KNOWLEDGE IN IT LOL... CAN SOMEONE plz direct me in we're to start since finally I feel interested in the it field for once in my life .. plz help plz God bless 🙌 yall...
The Google IT Fundamentals Certificate on Coursera has a free trial for 7 days when you enroll. The course is relatively easy to understand, if you are able to spend about 8 hours a day, you might be able to finish the course & earn the cert before the 7-day trial ends. Good luck man.
@@when_life_gives_you_limes thanks for the feedback bro
Is it okay if I go straight for Comptia security plus certification??
I think you need to do the A+ first then whatever direction from that
Do A + first then do Security plus
yes, but you need the knowledge of A+ and network+ gain that then jump straight.
From my intuition Google is desperate to find talent for the next years or actual decade, and really Google and all big companies are scared to pay a lot money to hire these few talents, so from my intuition is that google is throwing their knowledge for pennnies and also so to expect to pay pennies in the future,so the developing and third world will benefit from these pennies hires but not for us in the developed world.
The only problem is CompTIA taxes, your life away.. 200 bucks a pop and if you fail you lose the money!
You are looking at this the wrong way. $200 is nothing compared to what you will be making. Look at things differently. Most people what happens if something goes wrong or does not work out. But if you look at things and wonder what it will do for you when it works out. What opportunities open when this goes right and you pass both exams?! That different way of looking at it, is so much more motivating and powerful and works for a lot of things in life.
@@ITCareerGuide You're right brother I'm going to do that. What does someone make when they get certified?
Google certificate is only good for those with 0 (Zero) and nothing more than zero knowledge in IT. If you have 1% or more knowledge in IT, then the google certificate is a waste of time!
A+ and google cert are both useless. I've done both and especially the google one, I had coursera 3 years ago and didnt even know the google one was a real certification. Didnt even print out or saved the documents... ow well. I just wanted extra knowledge. Just skip both certs and go straight to the next step. I wasted time on these.And also if you want the knowledge of the A+ then just binge watch professor Messer RUclips series and take away the knowledge you need from that. Dont get stuck on the smaller details to get the cert because it's a waste of time. If your a cert hunter then yeah go ahead, but if you only want the knowledge then dont put to much time in it since you will forget 50% of the info that you learned in a few years anyway if you are not working with the learned info. Binge watch the videos and move on
@@jamiem1576 that just proves how crappy colleges are. Dont need A+ or google cert to get the entry job. If that employer wants it before ppl join then avoid that employer. Should get it for free inhouse if its a good employer.
i've been researching alot about this topic and totally agree with you ,the conclusion I reached exactly aligns yours.
@@SirPeterlll Sure, most employers will pay for you to get certified if they happen to hire you without it. The problem is getting hired in the first place. If six candidates apply for a job, and five of them have a certification already, and you don't, you might not even get an interview and get the chance to explain why you'd make the best candidate. I've been coding and building computers since I was ten years old, and have professional experience in computer programming. I know my stuff, but haven't had a plain IT job, and don't have any certifications. I've been applying for a couple of weeks now, and haven't even had a phone interview. I've taken A+ practice tests and have made over 90% easily. It's frustrating to be applying for a job that's so much easier than programming, yet still be getting looked over.