CompTIA IT Course Bundle $49 @ StackSocial - CP: E-Careers - Exam Fees Not Included

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LStrydus on 19/08/2015 - 01:40 deals.neowin.net (146 clicks)
Last edited 19/08/2015 - 17:56 by 1 other user

Hi Everyone, long time reader & first time poster.

Stumbled upon this deal while browsing the Neowin deals page and verified that it’s the same deal on Stack Social. Went ahead and purchased this course myself but thought that some of you might be interested.

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http://www.neowin.net/news/save-95-on-this-comptia-it-certif…

Description

Complete this collection of three courses to prep for the CompTIA A+ certification exam—a crucial step towards starting an IT career. Master subject matter in areas like networking, preventative maintenance, and more. By the time you’re done, you’ll be able to troubleshoot networking and security issues like a pro, dramatically boosting your career prospects and earning potential.

Course 1: CompTIA A+ 220-801
* Learn IT fundamentals such as how to install & configure hardware like PCs and laptops
* Understand basic networking principles

Course 2: CompTIA A+ 220-802
* Understand how to install & configure PC operating systems
* Set up common features for Android & iOS, such as network connectivity and email

Course 3: CompTIA Network+
* Earn technical competency in networking administration & support
* Learn about network topologies & media, IT protocols & standards, etc.
* Master security, safety & environmental issues, and other domains of IT knowledge

Course 4: CompTIA Security+
* Learn security concepts pertaining to communications, infrastructure, cryptography & more
* Earn a valuable, highly-regarded credential

Exam fees not included

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  Wampus on 19/08/2015 - 06:54

  +2

  I don't know if this is a bargain as the main cost of this qualification is always the exam, and without it obviously you don't hold the qualification. Not bad if you're just after some knowledge and reading material though.

  I do think it's the single best qualification to get if you're after a foothold in the IT industry and you don't have any experience or other quals yet.

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  [Deactivated] on 19/08/2015 - 08:39

  +2

  Misleading title, as per usual you need to pay separately for the exam so there is NO certification included in the price

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    Strydus on 19/08/2015 - 17:59

    Thanks for the feedback, I've updated the title.

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      [Deactivated] on 20/08/2015 - 08:12

      Great work Strydus

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  [Deactivated] on 19/08/2015 - 09:45

  +2

  As mentioned above you still have to pay for exams, which for those four subjects will cost you about $1k, maybe a little more. You then have to pay a subscription fee of $25/year for three years to maintain the qualification and then it expires unless you sit the exams again.

  The A+ exam is the lowest, most basic qualification you can get. I got it myself when I was 19 or so. I didn't learn much from studying, I knew the majority of what the exam covered already, I just needed to sharpen up my terms and memorise things like various BIOS beep codes. I did this by reading the book on the walk to work in the morning for a week or two.

  That said, if this course provides all required materials (barring the exams) to learn everything in A+, Network+ & Secuirity+ then it's decent value. The cost of the books to study them would be more than that in most cases.

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    [Deactivated] on 19/08/2015 - 10:07

    +1

    Other nonsense with this deal: advertised as normally $1077. According to web.archive.org it was €350 a week ago. During this special it's being listed at €785. So probably more like $450 USD normally. They also seem to frequently run this sort of $49 special with groupon and the like.

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      Strydus on 19/08/2015 - 17:59

      Thanks for this info!