CompTIA A+

Disko biscuits · 04-01-2012 4:23pm #1

Will be starting this course this week and was just wondering has anyone else done it?

And what are the chances of getting kept on after work exp with a big company if I got it there?

unnameduser · 05-01-2012 1:15am

Doubtful

It should be seen as a stepping stone to more training

However if you are someone who had lots of experience and impresses the company then who knows what might happen.

Good luck

Cuddlesworth · 05-01-2012 2:59pm

unnameduser wrote: »

Doubtful

It should be seen as a stepping stone to more training

However if you are someone who had lots of experience and impresses the company then who knows what might happen.

Good luck

All true.

A+ is a basic cert which implies you have a rough knowledge of a personal computer and how it works. Won't get you the job, but might get you past HR for a basic phone support role.

Nabber · 08-01-2012 3:41pm

Comptia is a good stepping stone. Attitude will get you jobs from work exp. Passing exams is a good way of showing knowledge interest and commitment.

Virtual · 17-02-2012 1:05am

I am currently studying for this exam as well, I found a few books on Amazon Kindle and also 2 interactive apps on the iPad which allow me to do some tests which is a +. I am wondering if anybody has any up to date questions that I can try. Thank you.

asgaard · 19-03-2012 12:09pm

Is it worth anything to do it online (FAS course), cuz of price which would be lower than daytime or evening course and is it hard to understand if i would like to do online? Always i prefer to do evening courses by then online.

Cuddlesworth · 20-03-2012 1:32pm

asgaard wrote: »

Is it worth anything to do it online (FAS course), cuz of price which would be lower than daytime or evening course and is it hard to understand if i would like to do online? Always i prefer to do evening courses by then online.

I'm not sure what is is your trying to ask?

asgaard · 20-03-2012 1:46pm

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

I'm not sure what is is your trying to ask?

I mean is it easy to do ComptiA A+ course online and what will i need it (any books). Is it big difference between online and daytime/evening? I always prefer daytime/evening courses, so have no experience with online courses? The exam would be the same as in evening course?

Cuddlesworth · 20-03-2012 2:57pm

asgaard wrote: »

I mean is it easy to do ComptiA A+ course online and what will i need it (any books).

Its a pretty easy course on the scale of things. If online training is provided, I'm sure it contains all the relevant data.

asgaard wrote: »

Is it big difference between online and daytime/evening? I always prefer daytime/evening courses, so have no experience with online courses?

Its a pretty big test as to how motivated you are to complete the course.

asgaard wrote: »

The exam would be the same as in evening course?

Always.

asgaard · 20-03-2012 3:32pm

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

Its a pretty easy course on the scale of things. If online training is provided, I'm sure it contains all the relevant data.

If i get a chance to start online course from FAS will they provided any materials?

Btw.
Is it the real one ComptiA A+ course from FAS http://jobseeker.fas.ie/Default.aspx?q=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

Thanks in advance
One more: which course would You suggest for me? I've already have ECDL and will start java programming, soon hopefuly.

Cuddlesworth · 20-03-2012 3:50pm

asgaard wrote: »

If i get a chance to start online course from FAS will they provided any materials?

If its a on-line course its unlikely you will receive a physical book, most likely it will be a pdf and training videos. But since this is Fas, so you won't know till you ask them.

asgaard wrote: »

Btw.
Is it the real one ComptiA A+ course from FAS http://jobseeker.fas.ie/Default.aspx?q=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

20 Weeks? What a waste. Either way, if it says you get certified its the right course I suppose. Your local FAS centre should be in a better position to answer these questions.

asgaard wrote: »

Thanks in advance
One more: which course would You suggest for me? I've already have ECDL and will start java programming, soon hopefuly.

ECDL is not a IT cert, its a "I can use basic functions on a computer cert". Java programming is a whole different ballgame to IT support which is the path A+ would lead you down. I suppose the real question is what do you want to work at?

asgaard · 21-03-2012 12:04pm

Which would be better-java programming or A+ ? I'm really interested in laptop/desktop hardware and all issues.

Cuddlesworth · 21-03-2012 3:43pm

Support then. A+, N+ etc. A good start but it gets old soon.

asgaard · 21-03-2012 3:56pm

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

Support then. A+, N+ etc. A good start but it gets old soon.

When does it gets old? Do You know what's the latest java programming version (on courses) would it be, cuz i heard that it will come v.6 on May?

Cuddlesworth · 21-03-2012 7:12pm

asgaard wrote: »

When does it gets old?

When nothing is a challenge any more.

asgaard wrote: »

Do You know what's the latest java programming version (on courses) would it be, cuz i heard that it will come v.6 on May?

No idea, I'm not a programmer.

unreggd · 01-04-2012 2:22am

I'm also thinking of doing the A+ and N+

Is there many entry-level roles you could get with it?

If not, what should I look at as further training?

01-04-2012 2:25am

I did it back in 2004. Certainly helped me get me the job I'm currently in but it wouldn't have been enough on its own. I was given an aptitude test by the company as well, and that was what sealed the deal.

unreggd · 01-04-2012 2:47am

Karsini wrote: »

I did it back in 2004. Certainly helped me get me the job I'm currently in but it wouldn't have been enough on its own. I was given an aptitude test by the company as well, and that was what sealed the deal.

But in terms of qualifications / experience, was it all you had? Did you do both?

Thanks!

01-04-2012 12:53pm

unreggd wrote: »

But in terms of qualifications / experience, was it all you had? Did you do both?

Thanks!

The A+ was the only formal qualification I had at the time but I also had about 5 years experience in the field before that.

the_syco · 08-04-2012 2:48pm

I found that the A+ opened a few doors for me that were closed beforehand, esp from American companies, as the comptia is a recognized American standard.

Murphj7 · 27-01-2013 11:09pm

Hey
So if you complete A+ so what was your next step after this course?

asgaard · 27-01-2013 11:16pm

Murphj7 wrote: »

Hey
So if you complete A+ so what was your next step after this course?

Network+, Microsoft Cert., Cisco.

Virtual · 27-01-2013 11:20pm

Personally I might go for Linux+ or Network+ soon.

SuperInfinity · 27-01-2013 11:44pm

None of these certs are going to actually get you a job interview, not for any good job where you have to do something non-trivial anyway.

IamMetaldave · 28-01-2013 4:59pm

SuperInfinity wrote: »

None of these certs are going to actually get you a job interview, not for any good job where you have to do something non-trivial anyway.

They're a stepping stone though. I did a FAS course in Loughlinstown in 2004/05 doing Comptia A+ and N+ that got me work exp that led to a Sys Admin that eventually led to IT Manager. Once people keep their exams going and adding new certs as they go, they'll be grand.

Murphj7 · 28-01-2013 8:48pm

IamMetaldave wrote: »

They're a stepping stone though. I did a FAS course in Loughlinstown in 2004/05 doing Comptia A+ and N+ that got me work exp that led to a Sys Admin that eventually led to IT Manager. Once people keep their exams going and adding new certs as they go, they'll be grand.

Thanks mate good advice.

Krusader · 28-01-2013 10:04pm

Murphj7 wrote: »

Thanks mate good advice.

did A+ N+, now working desktop support. A+ and N+ are good for entry level jobs and then you should build on them by getting either MCSA/CCNA/RHCSA/VCP etc. or all of them

Eircom_Sucks · 29-01-2013 1:47am

Got the complete study guide comptia a+ 220-801 and 802

Just started it tonight , i'll book my own exams when nearly ready

IamMetaldave · 29-01-2013 10:57am

I'm actually gonna do the Linux + I think, looks like a good guide into the Linux world.

TheMilkyPirate · 24-02-2013 12:11am

Would reading the mike meyers book set you up for the tests? As in if I bought the course on e-college and just read mike meyers book would i be able to sit the test straight after finishing it?

Krusader · 24-02-2013 8:09pm

baraca wrote: »

Would reading the mike meyers book set you up for the tests? As in if I bought the course on e-college and just read mike meyers book would i be able to sit the test straight after finishing it?

Watch cbt nugget videos and read mike myers book, also get an old PC to fool around with, do the practise tests that come with the book before sitting exam.
Like everything if you apply yourself you'll pass easily

CompTIA A+

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