Microsoft Certification

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A question for anyone out there who has completed their MS certs recently. By recently i'm speaking within the past year. Out of work atm looking at a career change and wishing to pursue a career with computers as a tech. Strong background in computers ex-military member 13 years of service outstanding job skills and knowledge. Placed a deposit down on taking an 11 month cert course at a technical institute and yes very expensive wondering if this will be money well spent? The course content will consist of the A+ N+ MCP MCSA MCSE route. Is this a good route? Will it assist me in finding a career in our competitive job market? Are people with these creditentials still sought after as this is a relatively old cert that i remember dating back to 1998. Is this a wise decision or should i pursue basket weaving 101 and forget the tech market? Any comments or suggestions on a personal level both positive or negative would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.