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The CompTIA A+ course covers 4 different sectors – you’ll have to qualify in 2 different areas to be considered A+ competent. This is why, many training establishments restrict their A+ to just two of the 4 sectors. We consider that this is selling you short – sure, you can pass an exam, but knowing about the others will give you greater confidence in industry, where knowledge of all four will be necessary. This is why you need education in the whole course.

Once you start your A+ computer training course you will develop an understanding of how to work in antistatic conditions and build and fix computers. You’ll also cover fault-finding and diagnostic techniques, both remotely and via direct access.

You might also choose to think about adding the CompTIA Network+ training as you can then also take care of computer networks, which means greater employment benefits.

Many training companies only give basic 9am till 6pm support (maybe a little earlier or later on certain days); very few go late in the evening or at weekends.

You’ll be waiting ages for an answer with email based support, and phone support is often to a call-centre who will make some notes and then email an advisor – who will attempt to call you within 24-48 hrs, at a suitable time to them. This is no use if you’re sitting there confused over an issue and only have a specific time you can study.

The very best programs tend to use an online 24 hours-a-day service combining multiple support operations throughout multiple time-zones. You will be provided with a simple environment which accesses the most appropriate office irrespective of the time of day: Support when you need it.

Never make do with less than this. Direct-access 24×7 support is the only viable option when it comes to technical study. Maybe burning the midnight-oil is not your thing; usually though, we’re out at work when traditional support if offered.

An all too common mistake that students everywhere can make is to concentrate on the course itself, and take their eye off the desired end-result. Training academies are brimming over with direction-less students who took a course because it seemed fun – in place of something that could gain them their end-goal of a job they enjoyed.

You could be training for only a year and end up doing a job for a lifetime. Avoid the mistake of taking what may be an ‘interesting’ course and then spend decades in a job you don’t like!

Prioritise understanding what industry will expect from you. Which particular certifications they’ll want you to gain and how you’ll build your experience level. It’s definitely worth spending time assessing how far you’d like to get as often it can force you to choose a particular set of accreditations.

Have a conversation with someone that has a commercial understanding of the realities faced in the industry, and who can give you a detailed description of what you actually do in that role. Getting all these things right long before commencement of any training programme will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.

Some training providers will provide a useful Job Placement Assistance program, to assist your search for your first position. Because of the great demand for appropriately skilled people in Britain even when times are hard, there isn’t a great need to place too much emphasis on this feature however. It really won’t be that difficult to secure a job as long as you’ve got the necessary skills and qualifications.

Update your CV at the beginning of your training though – you should get plenty of help from your training provider on this. Don’t wait until you’ve qualified.

It’s possible that you won’t have even taken your exams when you land your first junior support role; but this isn’t going to happen unless your CV is with employers.

Generally, you’ll receive better results from an independent and specialised local recruitment consultancy than any training course provider’s national service, because they will be more familiar with the area and local employers.

Many people, apparently, conscientiously work through their course materials (for years sometimes), only to give up at the first hurdle when finding a job. Market yourself… Do everything you can to put yourself out there. Don’t think a job’s just going to jump out in front of you.

Throw out the typical salesman who offers any particular course without an in-depth conversation so as to understand your abilities plus your experience level. They should be able to select from a generous product range so they’re actually equipped to give you an appropriate solution.

Occasionally, the starting point of study for someone with some experience will be substantially different to the student with none.

Opening with a basic PC skills module first is often the best way to start into your IT program, depending on your current skill level.

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