MOS

Dean820

I was thinking of getting the MOS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook certs. Are they worth getting? Would they get me a handy IT job? Or are they a waste of time?

Jaoibh

those certs are to improve your office skills for Office workers.

Static M.e.

Ditto above

For a technical job I wouldnt even include them on my CV

Enigma IE

Microsoft Office skills are basic skills that any office worker should have. They will help you get a job working in office administration, not an IT job.

Dean820

Which would you recommend for IT?

Jaoibh

MCP's are the old qualification but still recognised or if you really want to be adventurous go with MCITP's

Depending where you live there are loads of training centres around who can advise you.

Are you technical? Do you work as an Admin?

Dave

Dean820

Well I'm only 20. I have an ECDL. I have a PC Maintenance FETAC Minor Level 6 in Computer Operating Systems & Networking and City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in IT Systems Support. I'll be doing the A+ and N+ soon. Any advice?

Jaoibh

In my opinion A+ and N+ are a waste of time start working on microsoft exams if you want to get a job..

Not to say they arent worth having the A+ covers a lot of hardware and the N+ covers loads of great Network theory but the certification isnt worth a lot if your looking for a sys admin role

David

Static M.e.

I wouldn't agree that the A+ and Network + are a complete waste of time, they are slightly outdated but they do give you a basic introduction and you can also use them as to count for an MCP.

They could help in getting an entry level helpdesk role..

FruitLover

A+ and N+ could be worth looking at when you're just starting off. IIRC, FÁS do CompTIA courses, check the website. While these certs aren't worth much in comparison to a CCNA or an MCSE, they'll at least show that you're taking the initiative to further your education, and you never know which door they might get your foot in.