Yes A+, Network+, Security+ in that order

those are good entry level certs and would qualify him for either a Federal Government job and/or a contractor under.

A+ is the most basic, how a computer works, CPU, RAM, basic fundamentals. The network cert again basic, how do computers communicate. Same with Security +.

Further into his career he should read The Switch Book which is what happens on a LAN, and The TCP/IP Book which is routing technology, how the internet works. Both of these books are great regardless of what field he ultimately picks, e.g. system administrator, IT security, etc.

HokieForever

[Post edited by HokieForever at 04/09/2022 10:43AM]

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Posted: 04/09/2022 at 10:40AM

What's the best cert to get an entry level help desk job? My nephew would -- Hurley09 04/09/2022 09:59AM

CompTIA certs are step 1 - the real demand is in cybersecurity -- Baltimore Hokie 04/09/2022 5:16PM

Security+ opens the door for cleared DoD jobs -- Hokie1992 04/09/2022 3:03PM

I hope these are contractor support type jobs -- Baltimore Hokie 04/09/2022 5:17PM

Federal workforce is for slackers -- Hokie1992 04/09/2022 5:36PM

@Hokie1992, could you email me? -- Baltimore Hokie 04/12/2022 01:37AM

Sales Force types are being hired like hotcakes...just sayin'.... No degree -- Vtskier1 04/09/2022 12:56PM

Look at job openings near him. They might list desired certs. ** -- Kudelski 04/09/2022 10:56AM

Yes A+, Network+, Security+ in that order -- HokieForever 04/09/2022 10:40AM

God bless you for being a great uncle -- MrBayAreaHokie 04/09/2022 10:16AM

IT manager at work just slacked me back -- MrBayAreaHokie 04/09/2022 11:07AM

Yes A+, Network+, Security+ in that order

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