A+ where to start??

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hey guys

im thinkin of starting my A+(self study) but dn't really know where to start!

what materials do i use??
how long will it take me if i study 3hrs a day??
how many exams do i take??
where do i take these exams??
how much are the exams??

thanks!!

 

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Hi daku,

It's a bit difficult to say what you need and how long it'll take, because it depends how much prior knowledge you've got.

A good start is to have a look at a couple of books, see which you feel comfortable with, and get a PC that you're happy to take to bits and have a look at the insides. Hands on helped me when I got my A+ 2003.

There are 2 exams to take which are (I think ) about £100 - £120ish.

Hope this helps.

Stu

 

Hi daku and welcome to certforums.


you may want to check this rather helpful link:

http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/thread11894.html

should answer a lot of your questions. How long it takes you all depends on how you like to study and how quick you learn.

One word of advice, don't rush through the A+ learn the info to be a good tech and not just to get a pass mark. If you learn the A+ material your sure to pass.

For study I would recommend the Mike Mayers all In One book, a cheap junk PC (£20-30 topps) and the interweb.

The A+ forums on these 'ere boards are a good place to hang and chat to others who are studying for this cert, this place on a whole is a massive help for info If you use the forum search feature. This helps me a lot when I want to find something out!!

Best of luck with your studies.

 

Hi daku,

The A+ is a great cert if you're just starting out.

The best self-study book on the market is Mike Meyer's All-In-One Exam Guide Sixth Edition:

http://www.amazon.com/Certification...4895324?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188030669&sr=8-1

Once you've read through that book, purchase James Pyle's PC Technician Street Smarts book, it gives you an inside look at the common responsibilities and day-to-day tasks of PC Technicians:

http://www.amazon.com/PC-Technician...4895324?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188030810&sr=1-1

How long it will take you to pass is not something any of us can tell you. Remember, different people learn at different speeds! There is a short guideline at the beginning of Mike Meyer's book, and if memory serves correctly, and the guideline is accurate, a newbie would need about 200hrs of study before he/she is ready to sit the exam.

Exam information can be found on these very forums:

http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/thread12154.html

Hope that helps!

Very best of luck with your studies.

Alex

 

thanks guys. much appreciated

 

Hi guys,

Does anyone know a good course provider on training that?