![]() Keep in mind that if you don’t ask, you don’t get.Įither way, if you’re working, it’s probably a good idea to tell your employer that you’re now certified, as that lets them know you’re taking your career seriously, and that you probably have more work options now than you did before you were certified. Many employers will gladly pay for a certification exam if you pass, and some do have some sort of bonus structure. Ideally you looked into this or spoke to your employer before you sat for and earned your A+, but if not, your first step probably should be to look into whether your employer (assuming that you’re working in a technical job) provides a bonus or raise for certifications earned, or if they will reimburse you for the testing fee now that you’ve passed. Step #1: Determine if a raise is available for you Let’s dive in a little deeper and discuss what options you have, and what path may be best for you, now that you are CompTIA A+ certified. So, what should you do after the CompTIA A+? After passing the CompTIA A+, most people should add their certification to their resume and LinkedIn profile, pursue opportunities to validate and apply their A+ knowledge in a job, internship or volunteer setting, and then assess which certification to complete next, such as the Network+, Security+, CCNA or MCP certifications. Let’s take a look at some of the most common options. ![]() But after you let the feeling of earning your certification settle in, you may be wondering “What’s next?” It’s understandable to wonder what step you should take after earning your A+ certification. Earning the A+ takes a lot of effort and is quite an accomplishment. If you’ve just passed the CompTIA A+ certification, congratulations. To see why you may want to take the Security+ before the Network+, see our article here. To learn about the CompTIA Network+, see our article here. ![]() ![]() 7 Important Things To Do After Earning the CompTIA A+ ![]()
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