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Disko biscuits · 04-01-2012, 15:23

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, 00:15

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, 13:59

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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, 14:41

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.

Virtual87 · 17-02-2012, 00:05

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, 11:09

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, 12:32

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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, 12:46

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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, 13:57

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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.

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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.

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The exam would be the same as in evening course?

Always.

asgaard · 20-03-2012, 14:32

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Originally Posted by Cuddlesworth

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...HNcBWrYmflcsgC

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, 14:50

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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, 11:04

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

Cuddlesworth · 21-03-2012, 14:43

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

asgaard · 21-03-2012, 14:56

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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, 18:12

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When does it gets old?

When nothing is a challenge any more.

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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.

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unnameduser Tinkering with Computers since 1883 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Limerick \| Tipperary Posts: 1,050 Adverts \| Friends	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

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Nabber Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin City Posts: 823 Adverts \| Friends	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.

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Virtual87 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Clonmel Posts: 27 Adverts \| Friends	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.

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asgaard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kildare Posts: 313 Adverts \| Friends	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.

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asgaard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kildare Posts: 313 Adverts \| Friends	Which would be better-java programming or A+ ? I'm really interested in laptop/desktop hardware and all issues.

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Cuddlesworth Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,590 Adverts \| Friends	Support then. A+, N+ etc. A good start but it gets old soon.