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hello all
im wanting to start to get a A+cert.
I only know basic about pc's and im wondering what's the best way to start to learn from home without paying out thousands of pounds on a course.Im looking to do A+ and MCDST,and then go on to networking. any help pls.

 

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Greetings, postie227. Welcome to CertForums. To try and answer your question (which has been asked before, believe it or not), you might try some of the resources in our forums.

Start by reading through our A+ forums to see what other people have had to say:
http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=29

In that forum, you'll find a Books and Resources link pinned at the top. That should help a great deal:
http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=3707

There's another thread pinned there discussing the upcoming upgrade to the A+:
http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=10984

Finally, I recently posted a news article about the A+ exam:
http://www.certforums.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=13041

That should be enough to get you started. By then, others will have had a chance to respond to your query with their own advice. Cheers.

-Trip

 

The best way to start is to simply buy a book and start reading it.

The recommended book around here is the Mike Meyers All in One.

Whilst you are reading the book it helps to apply the skills that you are learning so pop onto ebay or look in you local paper for a couple of old PC's that you can take to bits and put back together.

After doing both of these things you are well on your way.

 

yeah thanks. I was going to sign for computeach in a couple of days and part with lots of money. but i wanted to make sure it's somthing i can get on with without wasting to much money.
I will buy the books and see how i get on. many thanks.

 

so will you be going with CT or not?

 

hi cheekmaster
no i dont think i will.to much cash, and it all sounds to good. im earning 20k now at the post office with o/t. so can't afford to drop down to a low salary and have to pay for that course.if they get me the job they promise.

 

good for you and good luck - remember any probs - just shout!

 

Hi there and welcome to CF

 

Postie,

Who knows, an IT Job might arrise in the post office.

Si

 

thanks to all. no doubt you here from me soon.

 

Hi Postie, welcome to the forum. Now where's my parcel?

 

Welcome to the forum mate!

I believe it is possible to move from a postie into IT, what do you think Trip?

 

hi all
yeah i hope so, gonna stick to the post office for a bit though need the cash.