Computer training for CompTIA A+ covers four specialised areas - you'll need exam certification in two of these areas to reach the level of A+ competent. You'll find that most colleges limit their course to 2 of the 4 sectors. Our opinion is this isn't enough - certainly you'll have the qualification, but experience of all four will give you greater confidence in industry, where gaps in your knowledge will expose weaknesses. This is why you should train in everything.
A+ computer training courses cover fault-finding and diagnostics - via hands on and remote access, as well as building and fixing and having knowledge of antistatic conditions.
Should you fancy yourself as the kind of individual who is involved with a big team - supporting, fixing and maintaining networks, you should include CompTIA Network+ to your training package, or consider an MCSA or MCSE with Microsoft in order to have a better comprehension of how networks work.
When did you last consider how safe your job is? Typically, this only rears its head when something dramatic happens to shake us. But in today's marketplace, The cold truth is that job security doesn't really exist anymore, for nearly everyone now.
It's possible though to find security at market-level, by looking for areas in high demand, mixed with a lack of qualified workers.
Using the Information Technology (IT) sector for example, the 2006 e-Skills analysis highlighted a skills deficit in Great Britain in excess of 26 percent. Essentially, we only have the national capacity to fill just three out of every 4 jobs in the computer industry.
Accomplishing in-depth commercial IT accreditation is consequently a 'Fast Track' to achieve a life-long and rewarding profession.
As the Information Technology market is expanding at the speed it is, it's unlikely there's any better market worth taking into account for retraining.
Many trainers will provide a useful Job Placement Assistance service, to help you into your first commercial role. With the huge skills shortage in Great Britain today, it's not too important to place too much emphasis on this feature however. It's not as difficult as you may be led to believe to get your first job as long as you've got the necessary skills and qualifications.
CV and Interview advice and support might be provided (if not, see one of our sites for help). Ensure you update that dusty old CV straight away - not after you've qualified!
You'll often find that you'll secure your initial position whilst you're still studying (even when you've just left first base). If you haven't updated your CV to say what you're studying (and it isn't in the hands of someone with jobs to offer) then you're not even going to be known about!
If you'd like to get employment in your home town, then you may well find that a local (but specialised) recruitment consultancy might serve you better than the trainer's recruitment division, because they're going to know the local job scene.
Just be sure that you don't spend hundreds of hours on your training and studies, only to stop and leave it up to everyone else to sort out your employment. Get off your backside and make your own enquiries. Put the same energy and enthusiasm into getting the right position as you did to gain the skills.
We'd hazard a guess that you're a practical sort of person - a 'hands-on' type. If you're like us, the unfortunate chore of reading reference guides can be just about bared when essential, but it doesn't suit your way of doing things. Consider interactive, multimedia study if books just don't do it for you.
Where we can utilise all of our senses into our learning, our results will often be quite spectacular.
Interactive full motion video featuring instructor demo's and practice lab's will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And you'll find them fun and interesting.
You'll definitely want a demonstration of the study materials from the training company. The package should contain instructor videos, demonstrations, slide-shows and interactive labs where you get to practice.
Purely on-line training should be avoided. Always choose CD or DVD based study materials where possible, enabling them to be used at your convenience - it's not wise to be held hostage to a quality and continuous internet connection.
Being a part of the information technology industry is one of the more electrifying and revolutionary industries to be involved in today. To be dealing with leading-edge technology puts you at the fore-front of developments that will impact the whole world for generations to come.
Computing technology and connections through the internet will noticeably affect our lifestyles over future years; profoundly so.
If making decent money is high on your scale of wants, you will appreciate the fact that the income on average of the majority of IT staff is much better than with other market sectors.
Because the IT market sector is still growing with no sign of a slow-down, it's predictable that the requirement for certified IT professionals will continue actively for decades to come.
Incorporating exam fees up-front and offering an 'Exam Guarantee' is a popular marketing tool with many training course providers. But look at the facts:
Obviously it's not free - you're still being charged for it - the cost has just been rolled into the whole training package.
Qualifying on the first 'go' is what everyone wants to do. Entering examinations in order and paying as you go has a marked effect on pass-rates - you put the effort in and are conscious of what you've spent.
Do your exams as locally as possible and hold on to your money and pay for the exam when you take it.
A lot of extra profit is secured by some training companies who incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. Many students don't take them for one reason or another but the company keeps the money. Astoundingly enough, there are providers that rely on that fact - as that's how they make a lot of their profit.
The majority of companies will insist that you take mock exams first and with-hold subsequent exam entries from you until you've demonstrated an excellent ability to pass - which actually leaves you with no guarantee at all.
Shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds on an 'Exam Guarantee' is short-sighted - when a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools is what will really see you through.
A+ computer training courses cover fault-finding and diagnostics - via hands on and remote access, as well as building and fixing and having knowledge of antistatic conditions.
Should you fancy yourself as the kind of individual who is involved with a big team - supporting, fixing and maintaining networks, you should include CompTIA Network+ to your training package, or consider an MCSA or MCSE with Microsoft in order to have a better comprehension of how networks work.
When did you last consider how safe your job is? Typically, this only rears its head when something dramatic happens to shake us. But in today's marketplace, The cold truth is that job security doesn't really exist anymore, for nearly everyone now.
It's possible though to find security at market-level, by looking for areas in high demand, mixed with a lack of qualified workers.
Using the Information Technology (IT) sector for example, the 2006 e-Skills analysis highlighted a skills deficit in Great Britain in excess of 26 percent. Essentially, we only have the national capacity to fill just three out of every 4 jobs in the computer industry.
Accomplishing in-depth commercial IT accreditation is consequently a 'Fast Track' to achieve a life-long and rewarding profession.
As the Information Technology market is expanding at the speed it is, it's unlikely there's any better market worth taking into account for retraining.
Many trainers will provide a useful Job Placement Assistance service, to help you into your first commercial role. With the huge skills shortage in Great Britain today, it's not too important to place too much emphasis on this feature however. It's not as difficult as you may be led to believe to get your first job as long as you've got the necessary skills and qualifications.
CV and Interview advice and support might be provided (if not, see one of our sites for help). Ensure you update that dusty old CV straight away - not after you've qualified!
You'll often find that you'll secure your initial position whilst you're still studying (even when you've just left first base). If you haven't updated your CV to say what you're studying (and it isn't in the hands of someone with jobs to offer) then you're not even going to be known about!
If you'd like to get employment in your home town, then you may well find that a local (but specialised) recruitment consultancy might serve you better than the trainer's recruitment division, because they're going to know the local job scene.
Just be sure that you don't spend hundreds of hours on your training and studies, only to stop and leave it up to everyone else to sort out your employment. Get off your backside and make your own enquiries. Put the same energy and enthusiasm into getting the right position as you did to gain the skills.
We'd hazard a guess that you're a practical sort of person - a 'hands-on' type. If you're like us, the unfortunate chore of reading reference guides can be just about bared when essential, but it doesn't suit your way of doing things. Consider interactive, multimedia study if books just don't do it for you.
Where we can utilise all of our senses into our learning, our results will often be quite spectacular.
Interactive full motion video featuring instructor demo's and practice lab's will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And you'll find them fun and interesting.
You'll definitely want a demonstration of the study materials from the training company. The package should contain instructor videos, demonstrations, slide-shows and interactive labs where you get to practice.
Purely on-line training should be avoided. Always choose CD or DVD based study materials where possible, enabling them to be used at your convenience - it's not wise to be held hostage to a quality and continuous internet connection.
Being a part of the information technology industry is one of the more electrifying and revolutionary industries to be involved in today. To be dealing with leading-edge technology puts you at the fore-front of developments that will impact the whole world for generations to come.
Computing technology and connections through the internet will noticeably affect our lifestyles over future years; profoundly so.
If making decent money is high on your scale of wants, you will appreciate the fact that the income on average of the majority of IT staff is much better than with other market sectors.
Because the IT market sector is still growing with no sign of a slow-down, it's predictable that the requirement for certified IT professionals will continue actively for decades to come.
Incorporating exam fees up-front and offering an 'Exam Guarantee' is a popular marketing tool with many training course providers. But look at the facts:
Obviously it's not free - you're still being charged for it - the cost has just been rolled into the whole training package.
Qualifying on the first 'go' is what everyone wants to do. Entering examinations in order and paying as you go has a marked effect on pass-rates - you put the effort in and are conscious of what you've spent.
Do your exams as locally as possible and hold on to your money and pay for the exam when you take it.
A lot of extra profit is secured by some training companies who incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. Many students don't take them for one reason or another but the company keeps the money. Astoundingly enough, there are providers that rely on that fact - as that's how they make a lot of their profit.
The majority of companies will insist that you take mock exams first and with-hold subsequent exam entries from you until you've demonstrated an excellent ability to pass - which actually leaves you with no guarantee at all.
Shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds on an 'Exam Guarantee' is short-sighted - when a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools is what will really see you through.
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(C) Jason Kendall. Browse LearningLolly.com for great advice on Comptia A+ Certification and Comptia Course.
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