Computer Training For CompTIA - Thoughts
CompTIA A + has a total of four exams and areas of study, but you only need to get certified in 2 to qualify for your A+. Because of this, many educational establishments simply offer two. But allowing you to learn about all 4 options will provide you with a much wider knowledge and understanding of it all, something you’ll appreciate as a Godsend in professional employment.
A+ computer training courses cover fault-finding and diagnostics - both remote access and hands-on, alongside building and fixing and understanding antistatic conditions.
You might also choose to think about adding the CompTIA Network+ training as you can then also take care of computer networks, which means greater employment benefits.
Training support for students is an absolute must - ensure you track down something providing 24×7 full access, as not obtaining this level of support will severely hold up your pace and restrict your intake.
Avoid, like the plague, any organisations which use messaging services ‘out-of-hours’ - with your call-back scheduled for standard office hours. It’s not a lot of help when you’ve got study issues and need help now.
The very best programs tend to use an online 24 hours-a-day service combining multiple support operations throughout multiple time-zones. You will be provided with a simple environment which accesses the most appropriate office irrespective of the time of day: Support when you need it.
If you opt for less than online 24×7 support, you’ll quickly find yourself regretting it. You may not need it in the middle of the night, but consider weekends, early mornings or even late evenings at some point.
An all too common mistake that students everywhere can make is to concentrate on the course itself, and take their eye off the desired end-result. Training academies are brimming over with direction-less students who took a course because it seemed fun - in place of something that could gain them their end-goal of a job they enjoyed.
Avoid becoming one of the unfortunate masses who choose a training program that seems ‘fun’ or ‘interesting’ - and get to the final hurdle of an accreditation for something they’ll never enjoy.
Set targets for how much you want to earn and what level of ambition fits you. This will influence what qualifications you’ll need to attain and what’ll be expected of you in your new role.
Have a conversation with someone that has a commercial understanding of the realities faced in the industry, and who can give you a detailed description of what you actually do in that role. Getting all these things right long before commencement of any training programme will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.
Getting into your first IT role sometimes feels easier to handle if you’re supported with a Job Placement Assistance program. The need for this feature can be bigged up out of proportion though - it’s quite easy for eager sales people to overplay it. Ultimately, the still growing need for IT personnel in this country is what will make you attractive to employers.
Update your CV at the beginning of your training though - you should get plenty of help from your training provider on this. Don’t wait until you’ve qualified.
It’s possible that you won’t have even taken your exams when you land your first junior support role; but this isn’t going to happen unless your CV is with employers.
Generally, you’ll receive better results from an independent and specialised local recruitment consultancy than any training course provider’s national service, because they will be more familiar with the area and local employers.
A big grievance for a number of training providers is how hard trainees are prepared to study to get top marks in their exams, but how ill-prepared they are to market themselves for the job they have trained for. Get out there and hustle - you might find it’s fun.
Have a conversation with a skilled consultant and they’ll entertain you with many awful tales of how students have been duped by salespeople. Make sure you deal with a skilled professional that asks lots of questions to find out what’s right for you - not for their bank-account! Dig until you find an ideal starting-point that fits you.
If you have a strong background, or maybe some commercial experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then obviously your starting level will be very different from someone with no background whatsoever.
Always consider starting with some basic PC skills training first. Starting there can make the transition to higher-level learning a much more gentle.
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