CompTIA A+ consists of 4 training sections; you're considered A+ competent when you've passed the test for half of them. This is the reason that the majority of training establishments only have two of the courses on their syllabus. In reality you're advised to have the information on each subject as industry will demand an understanding of the whole A+ program. You don't have to take all four exams, but we would recommend you study for all four areas.
CompTIA A+ without additional courses will set you up to fix and maintain computers and Macs; ones which are usually not part of a network - this generally applies to home use and small companies.
Should you want to work towards looking after computer networks, you should add Network+ to the CompTIA A+ training you're doing. Including Network+ will put you in a position to get a higher paid position. Alternatively, you may prefer the Microsoft networking qualifications (MCP, MCSA and MCSE).
The age-old way of teaching, involving piles of reference textbooks, is usually pretty hard going. If all this is ringing some familiar bells, look for learning programmes that are on-screen and interactive.
Memory is vastly improved with an involvement of all our senses - learning experts have been saying this for years now.
The latest audio-visual interactive programs involving demonstration and virtual lab's will beat books every time. And they're far more fun.
You really need to look at courseware examples from any company that you may want to train through. It's essential they incorporate video demo's and interactive elements such as practice lab's.
You should avoid purely online training. You want physical CD/DVD ROM course materials where possible, as you need to be able to use them whenever it's convenient for you - ISP quality varies, so you don't want to be totally reliant on your internet connection always being 'up' and available.
Don't accept anything less than the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages.
Sometimes people can get confused by practising exam questions that don't come from the authorised examining boards. It's not uncommon that the question formats and phraseology is startlingly different and you should be prepared for this.
It's a good idea to have some simulated exam questions that will allow you to check your knowledge at all times. Mock exams add to your knowledge bank - so the actual exam is much easier.
An important area that is sometimes not even considered by trainees considering a training program is 'training segmentation'. This is essentially how the program is broken down into parts to be delivered to you, which can make a dramatic difference to what you end up with.
Drop-shipping your training elements one piece at a time, according to your own speed is the usual method of releasing your program. While sounding logical, you might like to consider this:
What would their reaction be if you find it difficult to do each and every module at the speed they required? Often the prescribed exam order doesn't come as naturally as some other structure would for you.
Ideally, you'd get ALL the training materials right at the beginning - giving you them all for the future to come back to - at any time you choose. This also allows you to vary the order in which you move through the program if you find another route more intuitive.
Does job security truly exist anymore? In the UK for instance, with industry changing its mind at alarming speeds, it seems increasingly unlikely.
Security only exists now in a rapidly increasing marketplace, fuelled by a shortfall of trained staff. It's this alone that creates the correct background for a secure marketplace - a more attractive situation all round.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit in the United Kingdom is standing at approx 26 percent, as noted by the latest e-Skills survey. To put it another way, this highlights that the UK can only find three qualified staff for each four job positions that are available now.
This disturbing truth reveals the requirement for more properly qualified IT professionals throughout the UK.
Actually, retraining in Information Technology throughout the next year or two is very likely the best choice of careers you could make.
CompTIA A+ without additional courses will set you up to fix and maintain computers and Macs; ones which are usually not part of a network - this generally applies to home use and small companies.
Should you want to work towards looking after computer networks, you should add Network+ to the CompTIA A+ training you're doing. Including Network+ will put you in a position to get a higher paid position. Alternatively, you may prefer the Microsoft networking qualifications (MCP, MCSA and MCSE).
The age-old way of teaching, involving piles of reference textbooks, is usually pretty hard going. If all this is ringing some familiar bells, look for learning programmes that are on-screen and interactive.
Memory is vastly improved with an involvement of all our senses - learning experts have been saying this for years now.
The latest audio-visual interactive programs involving demonstration and virtual lab's will beat books every time. And they're far more fun.
You really need to look at courseware examples from any company that you may want to train through. It's essential they incorporate video demo's and interactive elements such as practice lab's.
You should avoid purely online training. You want physical CD/DVD ROM course materials where possible, as you need to be able to use them whenever it's convenient for you - ISP quality varies, so you don't want to be totally reliant on your internet connection always being 'up' and available.
Don't accept anything less than the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages.
Sometimes people can get confused by practising exam questions that don't come from the authorised examining boards. It's not uncommon that the question formats and phraseology is startlingly different and you should be prepared for this.
It's a good idea to have some simulated exam questions that will allow you to check your knowledge at all times. Mock exams add to your knowledge bank - so the actual exam is much easier.
An important area that is sometimes not even considered by trainees considering a training program is 'training segmentation'. This is essentially how the program is broken down into parts to be delivered to you, which can make a dramatic difference to what you end up with.
Drop-shipping your training elements one piece at a time, according to your own speed is the usual method of releasing your program. While sounding logical, you might like to consider this:
What would their reaction be if you find it difficult to do each and every module at the speed they required? Often the prescribed exam order doesn't come as naturally as some other structure would for you.
Ideally, you'd get ALL the training materials right at the beginning - giving you them all for the future to come back to - at any time you choose. This also allows you to vary the order in which you move through the program if you find another route more intuitive.
Does job security truly exist anymore? In the UK for instance, with industry changing its mind at alarming speeds, it seems increasingly unlikely.
Security only exists now in a rapidly increasing marketplace, fuelled by a shortfall of trained staff. It's this alone that creates the correct background for a secure marketplace - a more attractive situation all round.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit in the United Kingdom is standing at approx 26 percent, as noted by the latest e-Skills survey. To put it another way, this highlights that the UK can only find three qualified staff for each four job positions that are available now.
This disturbing truth reveals the requirement for more properly qualified IT professionals throughout the UK.
Actually, retraining in Information Technology throughout the next year or two is very likely the best choice of careers you could make.
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