Ask HN: Best CompTIA A+ study resource?

3 points by teeray 3y ago ↗ HN

I’ve got a friend interested into IT and working on getting a CompTIA A+ certificate. My route into tech didn’t include any certification (outside of my BS), so I know embarrassingly little about it… does anyone know what the best resource I can recommend to her for studying would be?

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riskpeep 3y ago ↗

Anki

ohiovr 3y ago ↗

I'd like to know if companies regard the certification. I got it, didn't seem to be noticeable to employers.

gregjor 3y ago ↗

I question the value of such certificates. Employers want to see actual experience and/or a CS degree. A profusion of worthless certifications devalued all of them. Some, like AWS and Oracle, have some value but again only in addition to real experience.