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April 26th, 2010

There are actually 4 different sectors in the A+ syllabus, of which you’ll need certification in two subjects for competency in A+. However restricting yourself to two of the specialised areas might well not equip you for a job. Look for training that covers all the specialist areas - you’ll be glad you did when it comes to interview time.

Passing the A+ exam by itself will allow you to mend and maintain stand-alone PC’s and MAC’s; ones that are generally not connected to a network - which is for the most part the home market.

Should you be thinking of being responsible for networks of computers, you should add Network+ to your A+ course. Taking this course as well will mean you can assist you greatly in the job market. Alternatively, you may prefer the route to networking via Microsoft, in the form of MCP’s, MCSA or the full MCSE.

Talk to almost any specialised advisor and we’d be amazed if they couldn’t provide you with many awful tales of students who’ve been conned by dodgy salespeople. Only deal with an industry professional who digs deep to discover the most appropriate thing for you - not for their wallet! Dig until you find a starting-point that will suit you.

It’s worth remembering, if you’ve had any relevant previous certification, then you can sometimes expect to commence studying further along than a trainee with no history to speak of.

Commencing with a user skills program first can be the best way to get up and running on your computer training, depending on your current skill level.

Many companies only concern themselves with gaining a certificate, and avoid focusing on the reasons for getting there - getting yourself a new job or career. Always begin with the end in mind - don’t make the vehicle more important than the destination.

It’s a testament to the marketing skills of the big companies, but thousands of new students start out on programs that sound spectacular in the syllabus guide, but which delivers a career that is of no interest at all. Talk to many college leavers for examples.

Never let your focus stray from what it is you’re trying to achieve, and build your study action-plan from that - avoid getting them back-to-front. Keep your eyes on your goals - making sure you’re training for something that will keep you happy for many years.

Seek guidance and advice from a professional advisor, even if you have to pay a small fee - as it’s a lot cheaper and safer to find out at the beginning if your choices are appropriate, instead of discovering after several years of study that you aren’t going to enjoy the job you’ve chosen and have to return to the start of another program.

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

Find a good quality service with proper support available at any time you choose (even if it’s early hours on Sunday morning!) You want 24×7 direct access to mentors and instructors, and not access to a call-in service which takes messages - so you’re waiting for tutors to call you back during office hours.

The best trainers incorporate three or four individual support centres from around the world. An online system provides an interactive interface to link them all seamlessly, at any time you choose, there is always help at hand, with no hassle or contact issues.

Don’t compromise when you’re looking for the right support service. The vast majority of would-be IT professionals who give up, are in that situation because of a lack of support.

Exam ‘guarantees’ are sometimes offered as part of a training package - this always means you have to pay for the exams at the start of your training. However, prior to embracing a course with such a promise, why not consider this:

Certainly it isn’t free - you’re still being charged for it - it’s just been wrapped up in the price of the package.

Trainees who enter their exams one by one, paying as they go are much better placed to get through first time. They’re thoughtful of their spending and prepare more appropriately to be up to the task.

Do the examinations somewhere close to home and don’t pay up-front, but seek out the best deal for you when you’re ready.

A great deal of money is secured by many training colleges who take the exam money up-front. For various reasons, many students don’t take their exams but the company keeps the money. Believe it or not, there are companies around who depend on students not taking their exams - as that’s how they make a lot of their profit.

Re-takes of previously unsuccessful exams via organisations with an ‘Exam Guarantee’ are always heavily controlled. You’ll be required to sit pre-tests until you’ve proven that you’re likely to pass.

Due to typical VUE and Prometric examinations coming in at approximately 112 pounds in Great Britain, it’s common sense to fund them one by one. There’s no sense in throwing away maybe a thousand pounds extra at the start of your studies. Consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software is what will really see you through.

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