Need advice on beginning my A+

keithqsr

Here is my situation.I am a recently layed off Chemical Reactor operator.Good job as far as pay but the 12 hour days and every other weekend are brutal on a family.Ive always wanted to be a Computer Technician and build and maintain all my computers and maintain them inside and out.I have a choice of taking a A+ preparation course at the local community college or Techskills.I did a little research on Techskills and I did not like what I saw.On their website they talk like they are the top dog.Calling them I found some things that bothered me.No one answering the phones, spoke with a gentleman who never did what he said he was going to do as far as contacting me.Just gave me a vibe they were like car salesmen.Before writing them off, just wondering if anyone on here has used them or have a opinion of the school? Thanks

REID8968

I'm not familiar with the school, but there are plenty of great resources for A+. I would recommend you start by downloading the technotes from this website. It will give you specific details as to the learning objectives. From there, you can best evaluation an appropriate learning tool, based on your current skill level. Good luck!

TravR1

If you are going to pay money to go to a school to get a certification, I'd suggest using it on one of the bigger certs like the MCSE.

If you want A+, use Technotes like Reid said and also get the Mike Meyers book and read it. That should be enough. Once you start scoring 85-95 on the practice tests you are ready to take the real thing.

keithqsr

Thanks for the advice.I found out today I can spend up to $8,800 and the bill will be paid so I have a lot of options.I went and purchased the A+ and Network + books today.

Plantwiz

keithqsr wrote: »

Thanks for the advice.I found out today I can spend up to $8,800 and the bill will be paid so I have a lot of options.I went and purchased the A+ and Network + books today.

Then enroll in a college and earn a real degree.

Stay far away from the "I-want-to-be-a-tech-schools".

A+ and NET+ are easy enough to pass with experience and a couple books. The others, you'll fair better in the market with a college degree.

YMMV

Super99

A+ is very easy. Read like Exam Cram and you'll be fine.
Same with the Network+.
Security+ is a bit hard and then for that I'd advise you to take a class.

d00dle

community college is probably the right place to study. no need to go to IT fancy school. You'll spend most of the time reading books and study for exams on your own anyways.

Frankie33

REID8968 wrote: »

I'm not familiar with the school, but there are plenty of great resources for A+. I would recommend you start by downloading the technotes from this website. It will give you specific details as to the learning objectives. From there, you can best evaluation an appropriate learning tool, based on your current skill level. Good luck!

The Technotes. Where exactly can I download them from here? Should I just do a search in here for technotes?

Thanks

Frankie33

Nevermind I found it