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Hello Everyone

I am studying for my A+ and N+ Certs. I am using a program called SkillBuilder and i also have a couple of text books.

The materials i am learning from are for the 2003 exam. I know i have until June to take the exam now, which will be plenty of time. The thing is i have no idea as to where i have to take my test let alone how to book them lol

Could someone help me with my problems please?

Cheers

Simon

 

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Do a search in this section of the forums - this question has been asked and answered many times.

To get going see the CompTIA site - that has links to their two test providers, who both have an extensive list of test sites.

Harry.

 

These are the test centre websites. Just look on there, and find your nearest centre and book that way. I use pearson vue and they have been fine, ive never used prometric, so cant comment on them.
http://www.vue.com/
http://www.prometric.com/default.htm

 

Thanks I am so glad i can ask these silly questions lol

Would it be worth me doing the 2003 exams or should i complete the studying and then try to learn the newer stuff and take the most recent exams, or do both anyway?

Cheers

Simon

 

You should either go for the 2003 objectives or do the 2006 ones.. no point in doing them both.. if you pass either you A+ Certified - i think stick to the 2003 exams and study hard till June..

 

Another thing worth mentioning is that you can buy exam vouchers to use when you book the exams.
I used them for both my A+ exams and paid abot £75 each for them as opposed to the (i think) £108 through the testing companies themselves.
http://www.getcertifiedforless.com/
Make sure you get the ones for use outside the US and Canada.

good luck with everything.

 

Fire guy.. when did you use those vouchers.. reason im asking is because i have never used vouchers like that before and just wanted to know if comptia is still accepting them..

 

I used 1 in october and 1 in december last year.
I don't know about CompTIA but PearsonVUE accepted them without question.

 

Hi Fire guy

Thanks for the info.

I have been looking at the vouchers for outside US and Canada.

The nearest centre to me is a Pearson vue. Does this price seem correct $276 for both the OS and Core exams?

I am not up to date on the exchange rate but i can figure that out.

Is there a time limit between taking one test and then the other? As i am nearly ready for the Hardware exam.

Cheers

Simon

 

Hello

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That is because I have removed the post from the person who replied pending staff discussion.

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Ahhhh that explains it, thanks

 

Yes that price sounds about right.
As far as I know there is no time limit between taking the 2 exams. However, the 2003 objectives will stop being offered in June/July so bare that in mind.

 

Thanks for the reply

I think i will be ready for the Hardware exam by the end of feb. My main stumbling point is being out of work, finding the money to pay for the exams will be hard

Cheers

Simon

 

thats where this company will help you... you could save nearly 50% on each A+ exam

Edit: matter of fact there is a voucher now for $139 but you need to take the exam before Feb 24, 2007 - anyone need it??

http://www.getcertify4less.com/aplusint-vue-promo.asp

 

if only I seen this site yesterday!! I only booked the exam yesterday and did it today, ah well I know for next time.

 

Hi paradoxni

How did your exams go?

How was the experience? Was it easier than expected or not? Sorry for the questions i am just trying to learn from other peoples experiences . Are you already working in IT or trying to get in?

Cheers

Simon