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Computer training for CompTIA A+ has four specialist sections – you’ll need exam certification in 2 specialities to be seen as competent in A+. You’ll find that most training providers restrict their A+ to just two of the 4 sectors. To us, this will under prepare you – sure, you can pass an exam, but knowing about the others will set you apart in your working life, 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. Fault finding and diagnostic techniques through hands on and remote access are also covered.

It could be a good idea to consider adding Network+ training to your A+ as you’ll then be in a position to take care of computer networks, which means greater employment benefits.

Many trainers provide a shelf full of reference manuals. Obviously, this isn’t much fun and isn’t the best way to go about taking things in.

Recent studies into the way we learn shows that long term memory is improved when we involve as many senses as possible, and we take action to use what we’ve learned.

Find a course where you’ll receive a selection of CD and DVD ROM’s – you’ll be learning from instructor videos and demo’s, with the facility to fine-tune your skills in fully interactive practice sessions.

It makes sense to see a small selection of training examples before you sign the purchase order. The minimum you should expect would be instructor-led video demonstrations and interactive modules with audio-visual elements.

Avoiding training that is delivered purely online is generally a good idea. Always choose CD or DVD based study materials where possible, so that you have access at all times – it’s not wise to be held hostage to your internet connection always being ‘up’ and available.

Students will sometimes miss checking on something of absolutely vital importance – how their company divides up the physical training materials, and into how many separate packages.

Drop-shipping your training elements one piece at a time, as you complete each module is the usual method of releasing your program. While sounding logical, you should take these factors into account:

How would they react if you didn’t complete all the exams within the time limits imposed? Sometimes their preference of study order doesn’t work as well as some other order of studying might.

To be in the best situation you would have every piece of your study pack posted to your address right at the beginning; the entire thing! This way, nothing can happen down the line which could affect your progress.

It only makes sense to consider study programs which will move onto industry acknowledged certifications. There’s an endless list of minor schools suggesting ‘in-house’ certificates which are worthless in today’s commercial market.

To an employer, only the major heavyweights like Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or Adobe (for instance) really carry any commercial clout. Anything less won’t make the grade.

It can be a nerve-racking task, but getting your first job can be eased by training colleges, through a Job Placement Assistance service. However sometimes this feature is bigged up too much, for it’s really not that difficult for a well trained and motivated person to get a job in the IT industry – as there is such a shortage of qualified personnel.

Ideally you should have help with your CV and interview techniques though; and we’d encourage any student to work on polishing up their CV as soon as they start a course – don’t delay for when you’re ready to start work.

Quite often, you’ll secure your first job whilst you’re still studying (occasionally right at the beginning). If your course details aren’t on your CV (and it’s not being looked at by employers) then you’re not even going to be known about!

Generally, you’ll receive better performance from a specialised and independent local recruitment service than any training provider’s employment division, because they’ll know the area better.

A good number of trainees, apparently, conscientiously work through their course materials (for years sometimes), only to give up at the first hurdle when looking for the right position. Promote yourself… Do your best to get yourself known. A job isn’t just going to bump into you.

Copyright Scott Edwards. Visit Comptia Courses or A+ Certification.

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