Why A+ Is the Hardest Certification, I Have Ever Taken

[@a-ydot]

Wrote both 1101 and 1102 today. Passed both, first time too. Proper preparation really does matter

[@mazwimyaka9950]

I just got A+ certified this morning. I cannot wait for you guys out there to taste this feeling when you cross that line too. My experience was a burnout and anxiety that I had after passing the first exam (last year)... realising how much it took out of me to pass core 1 made me dread the core 2 because I just did not think I could sacrifice that much all over again. The voucher I bought while excited for passing Core 1 (in May 2021) expired, unused in May 2022, that's how bad scared I was. I actually went and had to buy a new one as if I had failed the core 2, when I didn't even try. Maybe letting that voucher expire kind of gave me the same relief (and ass-kicking ) I would have gotten if I had actually tried and failed. Either way, this here gentleman is right. I blew off my family, my partner of 3 years, all 2 of my friends and I will never be a gamer again because I got addicted and it destroyed me, can't focus for shit after work so I get to the office at 5am to study. I sure hope it'll all be worth it one day. I can certainly say without a doubt the feeling of accomplishment and reward comes close enough for now. Keep at it gents! Looking forward to starting the journey towards N+ in a few weeks. Love

[@TechnicalInstituteofAmerica]

Congratulations 🎉

[@djahyeahh]

I know how you feel now :)

[@mazwimyaka9950]

@@djahyeahh 🎉😃 Welll Done!!!

[@NinjaSushi2]

Did you get your S+ and N+ yet?

[@Mr.man712]

Currently studying for 220-1101 and the ports and acryomns are beating my ass lol.

[@mjury67]

A+ is the gate to enter the IT field. A+ is difficult because it covers the breadth of dang near everything that is IT related. It also includes references to older technology that you may never encounter in your who career if you are just starting out. I just left an IT position at a rural hospital in the US that had me, a tech with less than a year experience, working on networking issues, VOIP, cable installation, and even work on little label printers and printer repair. The presenter is correct that consistent studying and recalibration of your lifestyle is imperative for most if you want to pass. It can be done but you have to really want it.

[@06wrxRAR]

comptia's old a+ certification is lifetime and really outdated. but people still get hired current day. new certification expires every 3 years. that's insensible.

[@love-ce5xq]

just passed my Core 2 this morning. Pretty proud of it. Thanks for your study material. Network+ is next.

[@kennethpartee1512]

Another great IT Motivational video by Andrew Ramdayal. I just completed his A+ 220-1001 course and it was great as well. I'm an older guy wanting to get into IT and I think that I can get the certs that I need taking Andrew's courses. Please keep them coming and please know that effort and candor that you put into your courses is much appreciated. Thank you sincerely!

[@nadir1378]

Same here. I'm 41 and trying to get into IT. Hope you got a foot in

[@unclelarch7105]

Thank you this was very inspiring! I've struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. It really sidetracked my college experience and I ended up dropping out after three years. I always knew I had some kind of learning problem on top of that as well.... I'm very tech savvy, but I tried to take an online A+ course a few years back and could just not keep up with or retain the material. Two years ago I finally got diagnosed with ADHD. It really changed my life knowing why I struggled so much with learning and motivation. I spent 10 long years in the restaurant industry until I finally snapped and quit with no plan at the end of March. I wanted to give IT one more try but it just seemed so daunting. This whole time, I did not know about the ITF+. It's certainly not for everyone, but I took an ITF+ class as a last ditch effort for my sanity. I really did have to adapt my lifestyle to commit to this, on top of medication and therapy. Just learning how to adapt and learn HOW to learn with ADHD in itself was a struggle. In May, I passed my ITF+ on the first try! Despite it being the "easiest" certification though, it was extremely eye opening. I expected to breeze through it and was surprised at how much more difficult it was than I was expecting. The wording CompTIA uses is very tricky and there are often multiple right answers. But passing the ITF+ gave me the motivation to keep going. I'm taking an A+ class for core 1 right now. I was feeling discouraged when I hopped onto youtube to browse from videos about the exam. Long story short, this video really really helped me so THANKS :)

[@jaredwing8248]

I’m in a similar situation! Glad to hear someone else going into IT coming from restaurant experience. I’ve also been in the restaurant industry for 10 years and have gone back to school for cybersecurity, but right now I’m focusing on my CCNA but do plan to get the A+ as well while I’m working on my degree

[@lb4660]

Just passed my core 2! Loved your Udemy A+ core to class. Concise and helpful😮. Thank you, Andrew! 🎉

[@GiggleHub1432]

Any tips for core 2?

[@thekngmarc]

@@GiggleHub1432 ^^^ would love to hear any tips you have, just finished my core 1, starting core 2 now

[@lb4660]

@@GiggleHub1432 CompTIA objectives, exam book, Jason Dion practice tests on Udemy and of course Andrew's course

[@vicki-annthornton8330]

the hardest car you'll ever drive is the first one - thank you so much for putting this into perspective :) Every expert was once a beginner...

[@nadir1378]

✔✔✔

[@thekngmarc]

just passed my 1101 this last friday, onto 1102 these coming weeks and I've been using some of your vids aswell to help study! :D

[@chigboawah3913]

Andrew you are a source of inspiration to us. You simplify things we considered difficult. I highly recommend your trainings to everyone. Keep on doing the good job. Bravo!

[@asherwaldfogel9242]

Thank you for this. I’m in the midst of studying for my A+ being completely new to the field. Have been feeling burnt out after 3 weeks but this helps

[@FrostGamingHype]

I'm 19 years old i already completed CCNA and CCNP also Certified ethical hacking course

[@doomedbook1020]

Keep going son

[@nadir1378]

Well done. You have a bright future ahead of you 🙂

[@lb4660]

That's awesome!!! Great age to get them!

[@Matheus545]

I’m such a looser!

[@user-tu2ce4lw4w]

Lol who cares lol

[@terrancekayton007]

This was a good talk. Thank you for the eye-opener. 👍🏿

[@TechTimeUly]

i failed itf+ which was my first ever it exam. extremely demoralizing feeling considering i didn’t even pass a fundamental exam. after a while i really took the time to study for a+ and passed it first try. don’t let one failure stop you

[@livinglegendmusic]

Studying for my A+ don't ever quit don't ever give up. Best of luck😉

[@Justins-handle]

Same here I felt like a complete idiot.

[@younis9819]

I first took the CompTIA A+ exam after graduating from community college with a major in Computer Science and Information Technology, and this test was very hard to pass. I later got my BS degree from Cal State Channel Islands, and ended up getting Network+, Security+, and CISSP certifications, but as Andrew stated, the CompTIA A+ was the hardest test I had taken.

[@josiahtaylor9888]

Sir, you’ve said everything I feel I needed to hear right now. Thanks for this video, it has motivated me to try the core 2 exam again very soon. Your experience sounds much the same as mine with the exam.

[@Chloeeee892]

No NO!!! The hardest part of the A+ is... Drum roll... Is ... BURNOUT!!!! I am unemployed and have all the time in the world, but if you go hard and study like a mad person, you are going to get a headache and have a billion and one questions about every little thing you have learned and that is what makes it hard to calm down and focus on "what is important for the exam." That being said understanding the material vs trying to just pass the exam is a completely different thing when it comes to the BIG test... PASSING THE JOB INTERVIEW!!!

[@djahyeahh]

I failed the core 2 of the Comptia exam just a few days ago. I really needed to hear this. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@FR3vi3ws]

Chin up mate, just wasn't your day is all. I failed exactly the same one about a year ago. Came back a while later and passed. Keep trying bud, you'll get there 👍

[@djahyeahh]

@@FR3vi3ws Thanks for the kind words. Passed today as a matter of fact. Cheers!!!

[@gilts5978]

Thank you for the motivation! Lifestyle change, and taking the time to really study the curriculum are such important tips.

[@pilates4golfers]

I am completely new to IT and just going through Core 1 is a killer enjoy it however but won't rush into taking the exam.

[@jonathancontreras633]

if you need help studying for the PBQ, lemme know so I can direct the YT videos to you. take it from someone who failed the first time

[@pilates4golfers]

@@jonathancontreras633 Thanks. Would appreciate that.

[@neckiraxo4065]

This is exactly what I needed, thank you. I'm getting into IT industry with just a little background of hardware (from building PC's for gaming) been 2 weeks since I started studying for my core 1 3-4hours a day, Sacrificing a lot of hours that I do with social media, watching TV shows and whatnot. Thinking of taking my exams soon to get over with the core 1 and start with the core 2. Wish me luck

[@Caldaborg38]

You perfectly described the problem that Im having. I want to get this, Sec+, Network+, and CCNA but its hard for me to get motivated. Thank you for the advice. I'm going to do my best to apply what you've said and succeed.

[@chrisrickenbach8167]

I passed core 1 1101 back in october 2023. Took 1102 two weeks later and failed. The pressure of passing on my re-take still has me studying and putting it off. Don't be like me. Fail, put some time into studying a little more and take it again to pass soon after.

[@kermitthefrog9904]

I passed core 1 today. Working on core 2.

[@hackernextdoor]

Took me 8 weeks to pass both core 1 and 2 I have no experience. I used professer messer video and bought his notes, then Jason Dion’s course plus his practice test. Honestly the best route for anyone.

[@DJ239]

I have an IS bachelor's degree and failed the A+ three times. I got mad and took it again immediately.

[@FranciscoSanchez-jk7ct]

1102 was tricky af

[@maxxmittelstadt4798]

I needed this video more than I realised.

[@Marthastewart209.]

thanks for the motivation!

[@TechnicalInstituteofAmerica]

Sure.

[@garylove2836]

That’s true what you saying you have to give up movies, Facebook dysfunctional family members as well.that’s the problem I’m having too.and it taking me years to get A+ certified.

[@alexestrada6588]

Thank you for the motivation!

[@tyrecarmon20]

Failed the 2nd time and im trying to keep my head up. But i did made a higher score than the 1st attempt. So im getting somewhere 💪

[@mrfixit2788]

How are you supposed to remember 1400 pages of jargon/knowledge? I have read around 800 so far and don't think I have remembered much!

[@NinjaSushi2]

I drive a 2024 hybrid Corolla. LOVE IT. Bit small at first but you get used to it.

[@amessenger3208]

Thanks! Great info.

[@allennichols5856]

Great video!

[@HK00088]

Hey, I failed A+ on my first try. Im trying to get my foot in the door in IT field. Im 34 man. I dont know if I should pursue or not

[@TechnicalInstituteofAmerica]

You got this. I also failed many exams.

[@theofficialdaveharris8794]

How hard is it? Did you take a course or go to a class?

[@HK00088]

@@theofficialdaveharris8794 self study professor messers videos.. I failed but I’m thinking to skip A+ and do Net+ and go to ccna I’m tired man i need a job bro

[@theofficialdaveharris8794]

@@HK00088 is Net+ easier?

[@HK00088]

@@theofficialdaveharris8794 I don’t know brother I haven’t taken it. But I want a job as a network administrator this is why I decided to skip A+. I know u need to know port number, tcp/ip, that’s all I know.. Edited: I just saw a video of a girl who took her security+ exam and passed in 2 months. No A+ or Net+. but yeah I heard it’s easier because it’s 1 exam let’s things to cram while studying. I wish u all the best

[@senditall152]

Great explanation.

[@ye5331]

if you fail the A+, do you have to pay the full price to retake it again?

[@Swwatter]

Yea

[@thrillhouse4784]

You get one free retake

[@thrillhouse4784]

@@jgsource552 both, cause each test costs a voucher. But for each voucher you always get one free retake. It's in the fine print lol

[@josiahtaylor9888]

Some community colleges give vouchers away.

[@thrillhouse4784]

@@josiahtaylor9888 yeah if your paying tuition for a degree like i am where certs are part of it then yes tuition covers vouchers

[@alinaliea5600]

60???

[@ye5331]

so is the CCNA easier?

[@TechTimeUly]

heeelllll no ccna will beat you up

[@alinaliea5600]

60 certifications wow

[@matz0rz4o8]

30 days to take the A+ is crazy, im not that smart lol im not a fucking computer where i can just memorize and learn it instantly lol right now im giving up watching movies at work and playing games during down time at work. Instead try to read my A+ study on my mobile app device for the comptia.

[@terminater22799]

Skill Issue LOL