Should I be concerned if my community college doesn't have a hardware or A+ class?

heidegger

My major is systems support/help desk. The community college only offers operating systems classes and networking classes. I'm afraid employers will think I don't have enough hardware training.

MentholMoose

It's fine, you can always get the A+ on your own.

Slowhand

It's a little odd that a school that offers a major in systems support and helpdesk doesn't offer A+ classes. However, there's nothing stopping you from self-studying and either taking the cert or simply obtaining the hardware knowledge.

Daniel333

Yes, most colleges suck.

But more importantly you need to focus on the self teaching skills. IT at the end of the day is a hack through it sort of thing and the sooner you develop those skills the better.

drew726

Nah, you're better off learning it yourself anyways. Not worth paying for a class like that when you probably already know 75% of the material assuming you've ever build a computer for yourself. Just get a used book.

Dakinggamer87

I would just self-study and go for it as others have mentioned.

N2IT

The answer your question, yes I would be concerned.

However, like everyone else has said, I would self study A+ on my own.

Do they offer a Windows 7 class for 70-680?

heidegger

Yes they offer a Windows 7 administration class. Also, Microsoft Office is a part of the program.

heidegger

Also, I read only A+ certified people can do warranty work on the inside of a computer. Does that mean that employers favor people with A+ over people with no A+ because of that for IT jobs like help desk and desktop support? I'd imagine a lot of these types of jobs involve working on the inside of the computer or at least require knowledge about it.

SteveO86

I wouldn't be too worried about it (it is pretty weird though).. As long as you stay on track and learn the stuff they teach (and maybe pick up a few certs along the way, especially if you are starting out in IT) you should be ok. A+ you can always go back for, just don't let it hinder your current studies.

Replacing hardware happens, no where near as often as you will need to work on software related problems.