Question for the extremely computer literate out there

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I have been playing with computers a long time now.  I am considering, in order to branch out, taking some courses and getting certifications.  

So...COMPTIA A+ certification - do I want/need this to get into servicing systems and such?

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[jenaiabird.livejournal.com]

Some companies have that listed as a requirement for hiring.

It doesn't hurt to have, its a relatively easy certification process (HW & SW) and it doesn't require renewals (that and Network+)

I'd offer to loan you my materials, but they are sorely outdated (I got certified in 2000 in order to be an A+ & Net+ trainer, and even then the materials were outdated).

if you have the opportunity. go for it. definitely doesn't hurt. And who knows, you might learn something ;)