Congrats. I passed last march, no experience, i didnt even have a pc or computer. I just studied from my phone. Now im working in major software companies working with hardware. Next year going for more of a software support role.
This video most definitely helped me understand the necessary steps to be able to also conquer this exam. Just like you, I am starting with no experience and what I know mentally about technology is not much but I will definitely take these resources you mentioned and use them as well. Thank you!
I failed my Core 1 today. I feel like Professor Messer puts too much focus on ports and cables tbh. I know each test is different. My test was 70 questions and they asked me ONE question about ports. Like I studied and had all the stuff she is listing pretty much down pat. They pose the questions in a way that is either confusing or don't give you enough information to know exactly what it is they want from you. It could just be me, but my sister's boyfriend is going for his A+ as well and he said the same thing.
Did you take a practice test before going? And was Professor Messer the only study material you used when studying? Just want to know so I can know what to study.
Thank you for this video. Currently studying for the comptia core 1 and started getting a little discouraged as I am having a hard time learning the material. This just gave me so much hope!! Going to use all the resources! And good luck on your security+!!! You definitely got this
Congratulations. I passed my Core 1 a few days ago and immediately started studying for Core 2. One thing I would say is that doing a bunch of practice tests and brain dumps are only going to help you so much. Most of what I've seen on various sites and channels did not reflect what was actually on the exam. The multiple choice questions were more difficult because there were hardly any answers that were obviously incorrect. More like choosing the best, fastest, easiest and least disruptive options. Make sure you can understand and explain the concepts you read about instead of regurgitating answers. I also used Mike Meyers Udemy course as my primary learning method and i can concur that it's very thorough.
@@donny-jaycee Yeah I'm using Dion and Prof. Messer study groups for the next one. Feels like I'm moving at a pace that works better for the way I study with these.
I agree with everything you said. Free is good but messers lecture is not in methodical order. And it’s a bit lecture-y. Mike Meyers, although I do speed the video up, he keeps you engaged. He even made submitting make sense for me. Dion, not fan of his lecture. Makes me sleepy but those PBQs are necessary. You mentioned CertMaster, I almost missed it coz I just call it totalsim. But super helpful.
Congrats!! Im in the pursuit of taking core 1 and then core2 I like more software, than hardware. But by finishing both, what type of job could I qualify for. (Help desk?) Is there anything else out there? Im not sure i want to work as help desk. Cause im sick of interacting with different types of customers. I over exhaust my patients with Picky customers . Btw ,Currently im in the food industry. I would like to work with software. Do you think by acquiring core1 and 2, I can get a software related job, or should I also get comptia security + ?
Hi Jessica, thanks for this video and congratulations. I will attend WGU next year after I get my AA in IT, but my plan is to pre-study the courses I need to take, so your tips were very helpful. Thanks!
I'm using the Mike Meyers Udemy Core 1 video lesson now to study for the 220-1101 exam and watching the Professor Messer A+ videos. I'll have to buy the Jason Dion practice exams.
Anyone reading this how long did it take you to study? I breezed passed mobile section but this network section is long as hell and has a lot of terms and stuff lmfao 3 looking bout long as hell too
One thing I would also recommend is to practice on real hardware. You don't need any fancy computer to learn. If you have an old computer laying around, use it to learn. If not, see if you have any friends or family that have an old PC they don't want anymore. It doesn't need to be new or even functional. Bonus points if you can figure out what's wrong with it and how to fix it. That's a really good way to solidify what you learned watching videos and putting into practice. That's how I got started with computers as a kid in the early 2000's. Most of the time, I had no idea what I was doing, but I thought was fascinating clicking different buttons and menus and opening stuff and seeing how it worked and then trying to put it back together in working order. Take apart the computer completely and look at all the hardware and put it back together again. You may not be building computers in a job on a regular basis, but it is good to know what the components of a computer are and what they look like. Take pictures or videos if you need to remember where things go.
Great tips there! So you are essentially saying dismantling old laptop and trying to put them back together just to get familiar with how computer works.
@@nanapoku5259 Pretty much, yes. Its like if you want to be a car mechanic. You can learn all the theory of how cars works. That's great. But you also need the hands-on experience to truly learn it.
Congratulations!! And thanks so much for the info. It's super helpful that you shared your experience and gave us a little more insight into what to study and what to expect. 🥰 Big props, luv. Best of luck on all your future endeavors!!
Very informative! I'm laughing because this whole time I've been making a fancy acronym spreadsheet when I now realize that I can just print out some pages! Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks for the video, super useful insights. But I have a question: did you study full time or you were able to study in ur free time while on a normal 8h Monday to Friday job?
I am studying for the A+ core one right now. I guess I am not as worried about know knowing something but Comptia tricking me with their trick questions. I just feel like trick questions are not necessary its like do you want me to know the stuff or play games with tricks. I have done a few practice exams online with the 25 questions for each topic and some of the questions, I counted, had like 10 possible answers and you have to pick how ever many apply. So much for the 4 to 5 multiple question answer days lol.
Just hit my2 month study for the core 2 and was feeling like I was taking too long!! That you for being transparent. You eased my mind so much, and thank you for the materials.
So I’m crazy and decided I wanted to do this like, yesterday. And I’m so glad I found this video! I found Professor Messer to be way too dense, so I’ve basically been finding different free practice tests and thinking of them as different rabbit holes to go and Google, so then I’ll actually know more when I try the videos again. This stuff is really hard 😅
@@diamondrose2919 there is a list on reddit on i think the comptia subreddit? one website had like 44 and that would probably be enough rabbit hole research to get a lot of what you need but idk for sure since I'm just trying it out!
Bro you think you're crazy? I decided to go for it last night and just so I wouldn't back out, I already purchased the exam voucher and scheduled the exam (which I chose to be in the next two weeks while I began my study last night LMAOOOO). My new year has been just watching videos and reading....
Im taking my Core 2 in 25 minuets. I currently make $42k as an entry level IT Technician, i'm at 9 months experience. Studying for this exam has made me shine at work. I'm going to put other certs on hold for a while and get into programming and scripting. I just created a new image deployment at my job with a much better and easier + more secure process. Have been using A.I. to help with scripting , I have taken courses on TH-cam to understand whats happening and I also know how to ask for help very well within powershell. Hoping I pass this test! I want to move on from it.
I wonder how many people have corrected/teased you about the "messer" pronunciation at 2:40 lol. But yes, you're correct he's a phenomenal resource. His study group and after show are also free and available. You can also use them to get CEUs. Passed core 1, taking core 2 tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Thank you very much for that informative video. I now have what I need to start prepping and passed the test so I can finally not be miserable anymore doing construction.
I passed part 1 barely 683. lol I go to WGU also I haven't tooken the 2nd part yet but im sure its going to be even tougher. the certmaster and WGU material is the best for Comptia then you could brush off some vids with professor messer but WGU material really is enough tbh. I can't wait until i get to that net + Security + and Pent test
The best way to study for the exam is to watch Professor Messer videos. If you're a visual learner you'll pick upon the material quickly. Watch his videos, buy his notes and the practice exams and you should be fine.
I watched his videos like 3 times each, studied the notes idk how many times and took all his practice test. The questions in the practice tests are hardly anything like what is on the actual exam....
So you’re telling me just take practice exams from correct resources and that sit 😂 smh I’m here breaking my head studying 2-3 hours a day and then there’s ppl just passing based off of practice exams. I’ll try that method then.
This video is so informative. Thank you for uploading this video. I plan on taking the core two first, because it's based on software and I feel like it's easier than the core one exam.
Congrats. I'm currently in IT applications course at WGU. I began with using compTIA's course but I felt like I wasn't retaining any of the info. I then switched to Jason Dion and actually understood the course a lot more. I have about 100 more slides left to finish, then its on to studying for the course 2 exam.
Thank you, Jamili and Time for this video and congratulations to you for achieving this very difficult task. Right now I’m studying for A+ certification and I can tell you wanna say that I am scared beyond anything that I have experienced so far. I am reading all the material and trying to absorb as much as I can, and I just pray and hope that I can pass it the first time.
Congrats. I passed last march, no experience, i didnt even have a pc or computer. I just studied from my phone. Now im working in major software companies working with hardware. Next year going for more of a software support role.
congrats! what did you study on your phone? Did you take any prac exams?
Whats your job position?
Wait the comptia a+ actually got you a job?!
@@DogesMemeFactorythat’s the whole point
Your comment is inspirational. Thank you. Good of you for sharing.
This video most definitely helped me understand the necessary steps to be able to also conquer this exam. Just like you, I am starting with no experience and what I know mentally about technology is not much but I will definitely take these resources you mentioned and use them as well. Thank you!
I failed my Core 1 today. I feel like Professor Messer puts too much focus on ports and cables tbh. I know each test is different. My test was 70 questions and they asked me ONE question about ports. Like I studied and had all the stuff she is listing pretty much down pat. They pose the questions in a way that is either confusing or don't give you enough information to know exactly what it is they want from you. It could just be me, but my sister's boyfriend is going for his A+ as well and he said the same thing.
Did you take a practice test before going? And was Professor Messer the only study material you used when studying? Just want to know so I can know what to study.
Thank you for this video. Currently studying for the comptia core 1 and started getting a little discouraged as I am having a hard time learning the material. This just gave me so much hope!! Going to use all the resources! And good luck on your security+!!! You definitely got this
Hi
I'm studying for the A+ right now and this was super helpful, thank you! 😊
How'd it go?
Congratulations. I passed my Core 1 a few days ago and immediately started studying for Core 2. One thing I would say is that doing a bunch of practice tests and brain dumps are only going to help you so much. Most of what I've seen on various sites and channels did not reflect what was actually on the exam. The multiple choice questions were more difficult because there were hardly any answers that were obviously incorrect. More like choosing the best, fastest, easiest and least disruptive options. Make sure you can understand and explain the concepts you read about instead of regurgitating answers. I also used Mike Meyers Udemy course as my primary learning method and i can concur that it's very thorough.
…are you congratulating… yourself?
@@eagleeyemind4800 Can you not....read? What would make you think that? The video poster passed her cert exam and I was saying congratulations. 🙄
@@donny-jaycee Yeah I'm using Dion and Prof. Messer study groups for the next one. Feels like I'm moving at a pace that works better for the way I study with these.
Who would you say has the best practice test to study for?
I agree with everything you said. Free is good but messers lecture is not in methodical order. And it’s a bit lecture-y. Mike Meyers, although I do speed the video up, he keeps you engaged. He even made submitting make sense for me. Dion, not fan of his lecture. Makes me sleepy but those PBQs are necessary. You mentioned CertMaster, I almost missed it coz I just call it totalsim. But super helpful.
Congrats!! Im in the pursuit of taking core 1 and then core2
I like more software, than hardware. But by finishing both, what type of job could I qualify for. (Help desk?) Is there anything else out there? Im not sure i want to work as help desk. Cause im sick of interacting with different types of customers. I over exhaust my patients with Picky customers . Btw ,Currently im in the food industry. I would like to work with software. Do you think by acquiring core1 and 2, I can get a software related job, or should I also get comptia security + ?
Hi Jessica, thanks for this video and congratulations. I will attend WGU next year after I get my AA in IT, but my plan is to pre-study the courses I need to take, so your tips were very helpful. Thanks!
You are so clutch I had no idea those acronyms were at the end of the objective sheet !! Thanks for mentioning that
I'm using the Mike Meyers Udemy Core 1 video lesson now to study for the 220-1101 exam and watching the Professor Messer A+ videos. I'll have to buy the Jason Dion practice exams.
Anyone reading this how long did it take you to study? I breezed passed mobile section but this network section is long as hell and has a lot of terms and stuff lmfao 3 looking bout long as hell too
Thank you for this video, helps a lot and gives me the motivation that I needed!
I'm starting my A+ soon. Congratulations Jessica
One thing I would also recommend is to practice on real hardware. You don't need any fancy computer to learn. If you have an old computer laying around, use it to learn. If not, see if you have any friends or family that have an old PC they don't want anymore. It doesn't need to be new or even functional. Bonus points if you can figure out what's wrong with it and how to fix it.
That's a really good way to solidify what you learned watching videos and putting into practice. That's how I got started with computers as a kid in the early 2000's. Most of the time, I had no idea what I was doing, but I thought was fascinating clicking different buttons and menus and opening stuff and seeing how it worked and then trying to put it back together in working order. Take apart the computer completely and look at all the hardware and put it back together again. You may not be building computers in a job on a regular basis, but it is good to know what the components of a computer are and what they look like. Take pictures or videos if you need to remember where things go.
Great tips there! So you are essentially saying dismantling old laptop and trying to put them back together just to get familiar with how computer works.
@@nanapoku5259 Pretty much, yes. Its like if you want to be a car mechanic. You can learn all the theory of how cars works. That's great. But you also need the hands-on experience to truly learn it.
Congratulations!! i started WGU on oct so this video helping me for future when i take my core 1 and 2
Congratulations!! And thanks so much for the info. It's super helpful that you shared your experience and gave us a little more insight into what to study and what to expect. 🥰 Big props, luv. Best of luck on all your future endeavors!!
Thank you so much!!
Very informative! I'm laughing because this whole time I've been making a fancy acronym spreadsheet when I now realize that I can just print out some pages! Thanks for the great tips!
Thanks for the video, super useful insights. But I have a question: did you study full time or you were able to study in ur free time while on a normal 8h Monday to Friday job?
Great questions
I am studying for the A+ core one right now. I guess I am not as worried about know knowing something but Comptia tricking me with their trick questions. I just feel like trick questions are not necessary its like do you want me to know the stuff or play games with tricks. I have done a few practice exams online with the 25 questions for each topic and some of the questions, I counted, had like 10 possible answers and you have to pick how ever many apply. So much for the 4 to 5 multiple question answer days lol.
can you show me the link of the udemy course you took
Good info. Training for my A+ atm. Good luck on your next Cert
Just hit my2 month study for the core 2 and was feeling like I was taking too long!! That you for being transparent. You eased my mind so much, and thank you for the materials.
how many weeks/months in total did you study before attempting the test?
Not sure about her but i studied about 6months both core 1 and 2 (no prior experience)
I used Itprotv or Aci and it was super easy
@@60ftunder90 yeah its not unheard of people taking up to 5 months for core 1 , so much info to take in.
Thanks for this, gives me a little bit of hope as I have been using all of the resources you have suggested,
Great video, this is a elegant video you hit all the main points.
I appreciate that!
I agree core 2 seemed a bit easier for me too- core 1 was a bit tough
Congratulations. I love like you talk. Thanks about resources.
Stop trolling pls :)))))
So I’m crazy and decided I wanted to do this like, yesterday. And I’m so glad I found this video! I found Professor Messer to be way too dense, so I’ve basically been finding different free practice tests and thinking of them as different rabbit holes to go and Google, so then I’ll actually know more when I try the videos again. This stuff is really hard 😅
Where did you find free practice tests
@@diamondrose2919 there is a list on reddit on i think the comptia subreddit? one website had like 44 and that would probably be enough rabbit hole research to get a lot of what you need but idk for sure since I'm just trying it out!
What do you mean by "dense"?
Bro you think you're crazy? I decided to go for it last night and just so I wouldn't back out, I already purchased the exam voucher and scheduled the exam (which I chose to be in the next two weeks while I began my study last night LMAOOOO). My new year has been just watching videos and reading....
Im taking my Core 2 in 25 minuets. I currently make $42k as an entry level IT Technician, i'm at 9 months experience. Studying for this exam has made me shine at work. I'm going to put other certs on hold for a while and get into programming and scripting. I just created a new image deployment at my job with a much better and easier + more secure process. Have been using A.I. to help with scripting , I have taken courses on TH-cam to understand whats happening and I also know how to ask for help very well within powershell. Hoping I pass this test! I want to move on from it.
you very beautiful
Don’t forget your public library for test prep!
Great idea
Wow I love your attitude, very refreshing and inspirational.
Congrats! I'm enrolled in WGU as well. Taking the core 1 on Friday. WIsh me luck!
Admirable lady.
I wonder how many people have corrected/teased you about the "messer" pronunciation at 2:40 lol. But yes, you're correct he's a phenomenal resource. His study group and after show are also free and available. You can also use them to get CEUs.
Passed core 1, taking core 2 tomorrow. Wish me luck!
Thank you very much for that informative video. I now have what I need to start prepping and passed the test so I can finally not be miserable anymore doing construction.
Hi,
In PBQ questions - in real exam we have to drag and drop and also have press save button every time…?
you are an excellent speaker behind the camera if that pause was the only one you made the entire video...
question: are you skipping network+ ?
A+ is a better first step if you have no prior knowledge, me personally im doing A+, then Network+ and finally Security+ in that order
Thank you so much ...can you let me know do you any question and answers bank to find answers easily??
How was your schedule of studing? I find a little dificult to concentrate after work
I passed part 1 barely 683. lol I go to WGU also I haven't tooken the 2nd part yet but im sure its going to be even tougher. the certmaster and WGU material is the best for Comptia then you could brush off some vids with professor messer but WGU material really is enough tbh. I can't wait until i get to that net + Security + and Pent test
This is very helpful, thank you for sharing ❤
with 1.75x speed it looks great
congrats:) im restudying core 1 because i kinda faill
twice, im thinkin bout gettin certmaster learn
Hi, do you have the links for the study material ?
Thank you for this!
Very helpful - thank you! 🙏
Thank you Jessica for this source
The best way to study for the exam is to watch Professor Messer videos. If you're a visual learner you'll pick upon the material quickly. Watch his videos, buy his notes and the practice exams and you should be fine.
I watched his videos like 3 times each, studied the notes idk how many times and took all his practice test. The questions in the practice tests are hardly anything like what is on the actual exam....
I'm doing my Core 1 in a couple weeks!
Okay congrats,
do we have a job in IT yet?
Hi congrats :) i have a question: I have a disability and was wondering if i could use voice to type during the test? Is that allowed?
I recommend contacting CompTIA directly
great video and very helpful im kind of spooked myself because i have to take my exam in a couple of days ive been studying like crazy
So you’re telling me just take practice exams from correct resources and that sit 😂 smh I’m here breaking my head studying 2-3 hours a day and then there’s ppl just passing based off of practice exams. I’ll try that method then.
So the trick is learn the basics through practice exams and learn the real deal once you’re on the job right ?
@@Alidominicano You'll learn allot more from practical experience... supplement your learning with courses for things you don't know
does wgu accredited all over the world?
Great vid, subbed
Audio is low as hell omg
I want to thank you.😊
I’m studying for core one, got my exam in a few weeks
Same here. Good luck
I’m taking core 2 right now. I’ve just started and feel so overwhelmed and discouraged. I have no IT background and it’s so much info.
I'm in the same situation. I have 100 more slides left on Jason Dion's videos. It really is a lot of information. I wish you good luck.
This is so informative! Thank you and good luck with Security +
Omg you are gorgeous
This video is so informative. Thank you for uploading this video. I plan on taking the core two first, because it's based on software and I feel like it's easier than the core one exam.
I also found core 2 to be much easier
Thanks ❤
I'm just going straight for the Security+ 🤞
And congrats on your A+
You got this!
Congrats. I'm currently in IT applications course at WGU. I began with using compTIA's course but I felt like I wasn't retaining any of the info. I then switched to Jason Dion and actually understood the course a lot more. I have about 100 more slides left to finish, then its on to studying for the course 2 exam.
Thank you! That one was hard for me cause it’s like a mile wide and an inch deep, so just tons of information in one test.
Thank you for this info!
thank you so much for this video!! Congrats!!!
Glad it was helpful!
You must be darn rich 😯
Rich? Why?
Hi where are you from... are u in eroupe or uk im looking for this exam
I'm in Texas!
@faeriehacker are u working in IT computer technician and network engineer
Thanks! Jason Dion is the best!
Cheers! 🥂
congratulations
So how much did you Chat GPT it?
I actually hadn’t started using chatGPT when I was studying A+, used it a bunch studying for Sec+ tho
Messer the goat
Congratulations ❤
what were your scores?
Hey Micah! I got a 690 on core 1, and a 723 on core 2.
Great
good video! thanks
Congrats!
Congratulations
Awesome job!
Thank you.
Happy for you❤
❤
Your beauty is a distraction
Please respond.... I need some help please
With what?
@@JJFlores197 hello
For now I have no doubt
But please be in touch
I might have one in the future
Comptia A for 3 months? It took me 1week.
Amazing content. Never new smart girls could be as pretty as you 👌
You don’t need botox.
Lol
Hater
@@tyrgarion2730 it's true. It freezes the face and leaves you without any expression. She's too young to be doing that.
A+ ?? people really like to waste their time...
I value what I’ve learned ☺️
@@faeriehacker lmao 😂
Why is it a waste? This could be some ones ticket to a better future.
@@matthewsharkey5685 because it's a waste certification...
@@Pancajaynait’s really not 😂 it’s the gateway to IT for many people
Hi Jessica, I tried connecting with you on Linkedin but your link is not working🤔
Thank you, Jamili and Time for this video and congratulations to you for achieving this very difficult task. Right now I’m studying for A+ certification and I can tell you wanna say that I am scared beyond anything that I have experienced so far. I am reading all the material and trying to absorb as much as I can, and I just pray and hope that I can pass it the first time.
So Happy foy you