Training in CompTIA PC Support - Options

by: Jason Kendall

The CompTIA A+ training program covers four areas of training; you're considered an A+ achiever when you've achieved certifications for 2 out of 4 subjects. This is why it's usual for colleges to only have two of the courses on their syllabus. You'll find that to carry out a job effectively, you'll need the teaching in all areas as many positions will require an understanding of each specialist area. It's not essential to pass exams in all of them, however we'd advise that you study for all four areas.

If you decide to become a student on the A+ training course you will develop an understanding of how to build, fix, repair and work in antistatic conditions. You'll also cover fault-finding and diagnostic techniques, both remotely and via direct access. You might also choose to consider adding the CompTIA Network+ training as you can then also look after networks of computers, which is where the bigger salaries are.

Often, folks don't really get what information technology is doing for all of us. It is stimulating, innovative, and means you're a part of the huge progress of technology that will impact the whole world for generations to come. Technology, computers and connections on the web will dramatically change the direction of our lives over future years; incredibly so.

And don't forget that typical remuneration in the world of IT in the United Kingdom is significantly better than the national average salary, which means you will most likely receive considerably more once qualified in IT, than you could reasonably hope to achieve elsewhere. It's evident that we have a considerable nationwide need for certified IT specialists. It follows that as growth in the industry shows little sign of contracting, it appears this pattern will continue for years to come.

It's essential to have the current Microsoft (or any other key organisation's) authorised exam preparation packages. Avoid relying on unauthorised preparation materials for exams. The way they're phrased can be completely unlike authorised versions - and often this creates real issues once in the actual exam. Simulations and practice exams will prove invaluable as a resource to you - so that when you come to take the proper exam, you won't be worried.

Trainees hoping to start a career in computers and technology usually haven't a clue which direction to consider, let alone which sector to achieve their certification in. How can we possibly grasp the tasks faced daily in an IT career when we haven't done that before? We normally don't even know anybody who does that actual job anyway. Generally, the way to deal with this problem in the best manner lies in a full conversation around several areas:

* Your personal interests and hobbies - these often define what things will satisfy you.

* Are you driven to get qualified due to a precise motive - for instance, is it your goal to work at home (working for yourself?)?

* Is salary further up on your list of priorities than other requirements.

* Learning what the normal work types and markets are - plus how they're different to each other.

* The time and energy you'll put into the training program.

The best way to avoid the confusing industry jargon, and uncover the most viable option for your success, have an informal meeting with an industry expert and advisor; a person that appreciates and can explain the commercial realities while explaining the accreditations.

Beware of putting too much emphasis, as can often be the case, on the training process. Your training isn't about getting a plaque on your wall; this is about gaining commercial employment. Begin and continue with the end in mind. It's not unheard of, in many cases, to thoroughly enjoy one year of training but end up spending 10 or 20 years in a tiresome job role, as an upshot of not doing the correct level of soul-searching when it was needed - at the start.

Stay tuned-in to what it is you're trying to achieve, and formulate your training based on that - don't do it the other way round. Keep on track and study for a career you'll still be enjoying many years from now. The best advice for students is to speak with a skilled advisor before they embark on a learning course. This is essential to ensure it has the required elements for the career that is sought.


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