Where to Begin?

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Hi

I want to start to self study for a career in IT. Where do i begin? What do i need to do 1st? I assume the CompTIA A+ is the 1st certification is this where i begin? If so, what books, materials should i buy?

Many Thanks

MFirm

 

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Welcome to CF!

What sort of experience do you have with computers?

 

Im pretty good with them, im not a beginner. Self taught really.

 

Hey!

Ive just found the thread i was looking for - a guide to self study. I imagine this is my best bet?

 

Well I can't really speak for A+, but everyone on this forum who's does it would probably highly recommend you start with A+ as a good starting point

I went down the Microsoft path, which if you want we can discuss further.

 

Thansk for your quick replies but i think i will start with the CompTIA and then work my way from there - thanks again

 

You'll see a lot of people who have studied A+ and then moved onto Network+. After they go onto Microsoft certs

 

Yep, A+ is the best cert to do starting out.

For books, I would recommend two:
- A+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition by Mike Meyers
- PC Technician Street Smarts by James Pyles (who is an active member of this forum - another good reason to frequent this site!)

There are also computer-based videos and practice exams you can buy, though they are by no means required. Personally, I don't care much for video-based training, so I don't have a good recommendation there. And I work for a practice exam company, so my opinion there would be quite biased!

Welcome ot the forums.

 

Hi and welcome to CF