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MrLinux   07-16-2008 at 02:43:30 PM
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Hi All,
Quick (and serious) question, is CompTIA A+ worth the time and money?

(not-so) Quick background: I have a friend (ex-colleague) who was made redundant a few months back, he's fast approaching the big five-'0' and has been involved in computer systems (both hardware and software), for well over 20 years; because of his age and a minor hearing disability he's finding it very difficult to find work, would getting some (current) pieces of paper help?

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audiovoodoo   07-18-2008 at 09:10:32 PM
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Depends what he wants to do. I've just gone through a similar experience although I am quite a bit younger. I've managed to find a job just of the back of my experience and degree but have to say a couple of MCP quals would have helped. What employers really want is something recent so tell him to put the best spin on his last job.

I have to say though, I don't consider an A+ as worth the money.

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pr2thej   02-02-2009 at 04:35:44 PM
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Sorry to bump this, im looking to do CompTIA imminently. I thought i have researched all the options and singled out A+ as one of the better ones, and following up with Network+
I just dont like the idea of pigeon-holing myself with MS / Cisco and i want to work as an IT Field Tech....hence CompTIA.
No degree or relevant experience to speak of :/ One must start somewhere though and my CV is very strong regardless.

Any advice?

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MrLinux   02-04-2009 at 03:19:06 PM
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From what I have seen of it, CompTIA training and books are very expensive for what they provide; if you are seriously considering it, search a certain file share site for PDF version of the books, then you can have good a browse before you buy any books or training courses and make sure they are going to be worth the money.

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pr2thej   02-04-2009 at 06:02:38 PM
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wwwproprofs.com is holding me strong at the mo, great site.

Minimum ive seen is 900 quid for a supported course but i figure i can get away with a few months free self study and just pay for the tests. Should cost no more than £300.

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skootman   02-05-2009 at 09:09:53 PM
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I'm actually doing the compTIA A+ and N+ at the moment. Although I feel that I may have sold my soul to the devil. I cant go to college or uni or night school as Ive got a 10 month old boy and work in kitchens and desperatly am in need of a change of career. So finding time to go to courses is difficult But like all things in life "you only get out, what you put in". So I just get my head down and use my spare time to study. But using the text book alone I dont think is any good. Thats why I use many sites aswell to help me along the way! So if you have any other options explore them first!

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audiovoodoo   02-07-2009 at 05:51:34 PM
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Good on you for making the effort! I think the telling thing in your reply is that you READ other sources. This was something that pissed me off no end when I was at Uni, people only reading the required texts rather than seeing them as a starting point to their own learning.

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pr2thej   02-09-2009 at 11:30:02 AM
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Respect to you skootman, I hope you achieve your goals.
You are right, the textbooks are not quite enough. Its amazing discovering how much I didnt know about PC's, but its amazing how much you can learn in a small space of time with some hard work.

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