CompTIA A+

Disko biscuits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cuddlesworth

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

asgaard

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

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

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?

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

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!

unreggd

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

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

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

asgaard

Murphj7 wrote: »

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

Network+, Microsoft Cert., Cisco.

Virtual

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

SuperInfinity

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

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

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

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

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

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

TheMilkyPirate

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

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

TheMilkyPirate

Crosáidí wrote: »

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

Thanks I've started watching professor messers videos and I'm going to get Mike meyers book as well. Doesn't seem to be as hard as I'd expected so far. Hopefully stays that way!

Murphj7

Where you doing the Comptia course online?

Krusader

baraca wrote: »

Thanks I've started watching professor messers videos and I'm going to get Mike meyers book as well. Doesn't seem to be as hard as I'd expected so far. Hopefully stays that way!

Professor Messors vids are great, used them myself

TheMilkyPirate

Murphj7 wrote: »

Where you doing the Comptia course online?

I'm not I'm just studying online, Will do the test in Evolve training in Waterford.

Shane-KornSpace

Crosáidí wrote: »

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

Im actually considering taking A+ via CMIT.ie.

I work full time, pay a lot in rent and have a child' so I don't have the time to go to college fulltime.

Can the MSCA/CCNA etc. be completed online with FAS or anyone?

Hijpo

Shane-KornSpace wrote: »

Im actually considering taking A+ via CMIT.ie.

I work full time, pay a lot in rent and have a child' so I don't have the time to go to college fulltime.

Can the MSCA/CCNA etc. be completed online with FAS or anyone?

CCNA can be completed through FAS by doing two course ICND1 and ICND2. Passing ICND1 will get CCENT and ICND2 gets you CCNA.

Krusader

Shane-KornSpace wrote: »

Im actually considering taking A+ via CMIT.ie.

I work full time, pay a lot in rent and have a child' so I don't have the time to go to college fulltime.

Can the MSCA/CCNA etc. be completed online with FAS or anyone?

I did CCNA with FÁS, you can do the MCITP with FÁS aswell

donegal11

Crosáidí wrote: »

I did CCNA with FÁS, you can do the MCITP with FÁS aswell

Can you link to the MCITP online course

Decos

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?

Yes. That is what i did. I bought the ecollege course and got the mike meyers book. Used nothing else and i found it was enough. The MM book really fills in the gaps in the ecollege course. That was all i used and passed both exams first time (did the practical last week).

The only other thing i did was try find some other practice exams online to do before the exam as once you do the ecollege ones a few times the questions start repeating a bit. The Mike Meyers book comes with a dvd with a couple of practice tests on it too.

conspiracycat

Hi,

Does anyone know a good source for recent exam prep questions?

Thanks

Etnies

MCITP.. I was under the impression this was pretty much out dated now and not worth doing?

Krusader

Etnies wrote: »

MCITP.. I was under the impression this was pretty much out dated now and not worth doing?

Name was changed to MCSA, most places of work would still use Server 2008/2003

Pogmothone

Here is a list of exam papers http://www.examcollection.com/220-701.html

maalummoja

gocertify has exam questions and can be broken into sections.

Does anybody have any links for podcast downloads in Comptia +

excollier

A really good online resorce for all Comptia courses is http://www.professormesser.com/
all his videos are free online and very thorough.

Pogmothone

Professermesser videos are fantastic. Helped me pass the course.

excollier

Indeed. I have just started the FAS course in IT Support, and CompTIA A+ and Network+ are included. As I have been watching the Professor Messer videos for some time now I find it all familiar, and better yet, they use his videos in the course.

Pogmothone

excollier wrote: »

Indeed. I have just started the FAS course in IT Support, and CompTIA A+ and Network+ are included. As I have been watching the Professor Messer videos for some time now I find it all familiar, and better yet, they use his videos in the course.

Are ya doing it in baldoyle?

corkmans1

just wondering has anyone completed or started doing the online version of A+, would like to know roughly how many hours you would need to put into it before sitting the exam?, I have completed fetac level 5 computer science so have a basic knowledge of computers and I am thinking of doing it as I have the summer free before going back to college.

lillen

I've been working with technical support over the phone for the past 2 years, I'm currently in a second level support role.
I have no certifications at all, is there any point in getting an A+ cert or should I just go for the more relevant to what I'm interested in instead? (MCSA Windows server 2008/2012 and Cisco CSNA+CSNP)
My only goal with the certifications is to advance career wise.