A+, Network+, ITIL, MCSA ??

[DutchMaster]

Hi all

I'm applying for a new job, a bit out of my range of education (telecommunications). This job starts with a training for 2 months. The training includes several certifications from Exin, Comptia and Microsoft.

Although I don't need to know much about it for the interview, I still want to prepair myself and hope to know a bit more about those certifications like A+, Network+, ITIL, MCSA then I do now.
Just to get a headstart from other applicants. Its better to say you have heard about it and know what it is.

I don't know if you experts can give me a short description of those certifications, so I would be better prepared for a job interview.

Thanks

Edit: SP

[DutchMaster]

Okey I eventually found out from their website what I can expect:
(it was kinda hidden)


15 days:
A+ Hardware: installation, configuration and upgrade, troubleshouting.
MoBo's, CPU's and memory
Printers
Basic network knowledge

Another 15days:
A+ OS:
Command Line Prompt commands.
Installation, configuration, upgrade and troubleshooting Windows '9x/NT4/2000

5 days:
ITIL Foundation
Communication training

This doesn't sound to hard for someone with already computer/windows experience, is it?

BTW does MSCA cover windows and office or does it go into system administration too?

15 days each for A+ core?! Wow! When I went to a class for it, 4 days Hardware, 1 day OS. You really need just more than Windows experience for A+. You need to be able to identify hardware technologies. From the past and to the present. The tests change so often, it's best to go to CompTIA's A+ page and look at the requirements and what you're going to get out of it.

I can tell you, when I took the class and the tests, you had to know DOS 6.22 commands . . .

I believe the MCSA is just Windows technology, nothing to do with Office. If I'm not mistaken, that covered under MOS certs.

Microsoft Office Specialist

[SeanC]

Definitely look at the respective certification companies websites about their certifications.

MCSA is actually four separate courses/exams that cover Windows 2003 Server, XP Professional, networking with MS software and *I think* MS Exchange OR SQL Server OR it could be something else entirely, not 100% sure.

30 days of classes for A+ is a bit much. 30 days for the MCSA maybe but not for the A+.

Sean