Self Study Vs Training course!!

Discussion in 'General CompTIA Certifications' started by Bhavesh, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. Bhavesh

    Bhavesh Bit Poster

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    Hi Guys

    I am very interesting to do comptia a+ course.. i was wondering what is best way to get start...
    e.g. self study or training course (paying £1300 with all the materials e.g. books, 24/7 online help n so on)

    and is it self study better than training course or is training course better than self training..and why

    can you give me some advice???plz

    many thanks
    Bhav
     
  2. davelee212

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    Personally, I'd go for the self study route. That works fine for me. It certainly wouldn't hurt to get yourself a study guide book (it's probably going to cost you around £30) and start reading. If you find yourself getting really stuck with it then perhaps you might want to look at doing a course.

    Dave
     
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  3. BosonMichael
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    There are plenty of posts on this subject. Still, I will give the same advice I always give: I highly recommend self study.

    For all the reasons why, there are about a billion threads on self study vs. training providers on this forum for your viewing enjoyment.
     
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  4. davelee212

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    Just realised, this is the 3rd or 4th time you've asked pretty much the same question, with pretty much the same answer in each case.

    Is there something you don't like about the answer :twisted:
     
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  5. davelee212

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    beaten to it :D
     
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  6. Bhavesh

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    Sorry guys if i repeated same question..lol..

    but i have anoter question..

    im looking at 2 companies who are doing comptia a+ videos. which are Train Signal and CBT Nuggest..
    which of them are really good???? need some advice before i go and purchase them.?

    any idea?

    from bHAVESH
     
  7. beaumontdvd

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    Hiya, I made the mistake of going with a training provider and paying 3 grand for material that would just scratch the surface of what you need to know for the exam, self study is much cheaper and you can go at your own pace! I only have a year to complete the mcse which is making me rush it basically,
    hope this helps!
    Dave
     
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  8. greenbrucelee
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    £1300 for the A+ :blink what a con.

    You could do the A+ with 2 decent book and pay for both exams for £270 or there abouts.
     
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  9. miflandia

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    Agree, if i could do it, anyone else can.
    i think £114/exam and i bought the Meyers AIO(another £30 or something). :D
     
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