Computer training for CompTIA A+ covers 4 different sectors – you’ll need exam certification in 2 specialities to be considered competent in A+. You’ll find that the majority of colleges limit their course to 2 of the four in the syllabus. Our opinion is this is too much of a compromise – of course you can gain accreditation, but knowledge of every section will give you a distinct advantage in industry, where you’ll need to know about all of them. That’s the reason why you should train in everything.
In addition to learning about building and fixing computers, trainees on A+ courses will be shown how to work in antistatic conditions, as well as diagnostics, fault-finding and remote access.
You might also choose to think about supplementing the A+ with Network + as you can then also take care of computer networks, which means greater employment benefits.
Full support is of the utmost importance – look for a package that includes 24×7 access, as anything less will frustrate you and could hamper your progress.
some companies only provide email support (slow), and so-called telephone support is normally just routed to a call-centre that will make some notes and then email an advisor – who’ll call back sometime over the next 1-3 days, when it suits them. This is all next to useless if you’re lost and confused and can only study at specific times.
Keep your eyes open for study programmes that incorporate three or four individual support centres active in different time-zones. All of them should be combined to offer a simple interface as well as access round-the-clock, when you need it, with the minimum of hassle.
Don’t accept second best when it comes to your support. The majority of trainees who give up, would have had a different experience if they’d got the right support package in the first place.
Sometimes people presume that the school and FE college route is the right way even now. So why then are commercial certificates becoming more popular with employers?
Key company training (as it’s known in the industry) is most often much more specialised. Industry has realised that specialisation is necessary to handle a technically advancing world. CISCO, Adobe, Microsoft and CompTIA are the dominant players.
Typically, only that which is required is learned. It isn’t quite as lean as that might sound, but principally the objective has to be to cover the precise skills needed (with some necessary background) – without going into too much detail in every other area – in the way that academic establishments often do.
It’s a bit like the TV advert: ‘It does what it says on the tin’. Companies need only to know what they’re looking for, and then match up the appropriate exam numbers as a requirement. Then they know that anyone who applies can do the necessary work.
Consider only training paths that’ll progress to commercially approved accreditations. There’s a plethora of small companies suggesting unknown ‘in-house’ certificates which are worthless when it comes to finding a job.
Only fully recognised examinations from the top companies like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe and Cisco will have any meaning to employers.
It’s essential to have accredited simulation materials and an exam preparation system as part of your training package.
Often students can be thrown off course by practising exam questions that aren’t recognised by official boards. Often, the phraseology is startlingly different and you need to be ready for this.
As you can imagine, it’s essential to make sure you’ve thoroughly prepared for your actual certification exam before embarking on it. Revising mock-up exams helps build your confidence and will save a lot of money on unsuccessful attempts at exams.
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