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Hi everyone,

New member here working in IT in Norwich - havent done any "proper" qualifications for a few years now (finished an HND in 2001) and thought I would start out by obtaining my A+ and N+ first.

Having about 8-9 years experience in hardware and software support from helpdesk through second line support I (perhaps wrongly) thought that some time studying a good book and just applying for the exam myself would see me through. Have done some searching around and cant seem to find a straight forward way of just getting an application form?

Great idea with this forum btw

 

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Hi and welcome to CF!

To book the exam for A+ go to the CompTIA website. It has links to the two exam companies where you can book exams at the centre of your choice.

Harry.

 

Thanks - just had a proper look at the main site and have found what I was looking for - that will teach me to be more observant! I was looking for a main UK site but I see its all done from the "worldwide" one.

I will do a search - but any recommendations on a good study guide/book? Something that covers the new exam would be useful I guess!

 

Just read some of the pinned articles in the A+ section here - there is a *lot* of discussion on this topic.

The most popular book is Mike Meyers All-In-One book which covers the current requirements.

Harry.

 

Hi & welcome to CF

Another vote for the Mike Meyer's AIO book - it's what I used.

NB

 

Thanks - book is now on its way from Amazon - £17 - not bad I thought!

Its been a while since I did any proper "learning" - hopefully this will break me in gently!

 

Welcome!

 

Just wait til you see the size of the book!!

Its a good read, and a good start to certs, best of luck

 

Welcome to CF!

 

Greetings & Welcome to CF

 

I just read a thread that says its over 900 pages!

Light nightime reading then!

 

Welcome to CF and Good Luck

 

Book arrived yesterday from Amazon - HOW BIG??!

Still - looking forward to sitting down and digesting it

How long do people take to read it normally?

 

Hi and welcome to CF, in terms of how long it takes to read the book and carry out the practice in the book depends on amount of free time you have. I would gestimate that it can be done in three months if taking the fore said into account.

Best wishes with the A+

 

Hi and welcome to the forums.