Journal: How relevant is CompTIA A+/Network+ certification in IT

I recently completed a Foundation Degree in Computing & Network Admin. I am looking to go into the job market, but I feel that I don't have enough actual practical experience. I have been looking at CompTIA A+/Network+ for some time now, but I can't help to question whether or not a course such as this would be necessary? I want to go and eventually do Cisco or Microsoft exams, but I have no real idea what path I want to go down just yet.