Self Study???

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Hi everyone Im new to this site and am glad that I found it.

I am interested in A+ and feel that it is best to buy the books and study at home yourself with no distance college. But one concern I have is that the certificates are only valid for 3 years after Dec-2010.

Would you experienced people still recommend it?

Another thing, I know that A+ & N+ are different and you do N+ after A+.

If I study A+ there will be two exams right?

So to start with do I need these two books first?

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide,

PC Technician Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA A+ Skills Updated for the 2009 Exam


A big thanks in advance

 

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So get it done before that time and it's not a problem.

It's not like you don't have the time to study and pass the exam before the end of the year. Even my 3 year old could do that (ok, wait until he is 3.5).

 

hi I am new also trying to do comptia a+ and n+. so If I pass before Dec 2010 how long will certificate be valid for?

 

Thanks,

So you think its do-able? Obviously I will do my best.

So if I get the A+ self study guide by Michael Meyers do I need anything else?


I have to ask cause Im completely new to IT.

 

If you pass before 31st Dec 2010, the cert will be vaild for life.

NB

 

Yes it's do-able.

Apart from the study guide, an old pc for you to dismantle / re-build etc would be ideal.

NB

 

Hi there and welcome to CF

 

The 2 books you listed above can be enough to pass the exams on their own but its also advisable to pick up some practice exams from a reputable company such as Transcender or Boson.

If you have an old computer to play around with as you read you'll be well sorted!

 

Thanks you guys are really helpful.


I have actually a Compac PC that I can break down. SO I hear that it is quite useful


The N+ certificate, is it also going to be vaild for 3 years after Dec 2010? Or is that something else.


You guys are great. Your help is much appreciated

 

Yes the same applies to the N+ as the A+.

NB

 

Wow so that means I have to purchase the A+ & N+ books and do the exams before Dec 2010.

I suppose such a time frame gives you the extra push.

 

Getting the A+ and N+ by the end of the year is doable if you're diligent about studying and already have a basic knowledge of computers. However, remember that A+ and N+ are entry-level certifications designed to validate that you have entry-level knowledge which, presumably, you can then use to get an entry-level job. After 3 years, you would no longer be looking for entry-level jobs, right? So, I think at that point, you wouldn't necessarily need the A+ and N+ to validate your knowledge. You would have 3 years of experience to validate that knowledge.

Welcome!

 

Thanks for your advice

That really clarified my concern.


And I have understood from this site that in order to get a job you should try to do some voluntary work in IT and never ever pay money to Training Providers.


Thanks mate


EC

 

^^ that and a passion for all things IT.

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome, Cartman!

 

thanx everyone

 

A big thanks to everyone

 

So... are you fat, or are you just big boned?

 

Yea Im not fat Im just big boned.

Went to see Just-IT(Training provider) in London and told them 'screw you guys Im going home'

 

They must not have respected your authoriteh.