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Should I be concerned if my community college doesn't have a hardware or A+ class?
heidegger
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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.
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It's fine, you can always get the A+ on your own.MentholMoose
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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.
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Yes, most colleges suck.
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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.Completed Courses:
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I would just self-study and go for it as others have mentioned.
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The answer your question, yes I would be concerned.
However, like everyone else has said, I would self study A+ on my own.
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Yes they offer a Windows 7 administration class. Also, Microsoft Office is a part of the program.
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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.
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SteveO86
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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.
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