[Cialug] The CompTIA A+ certification exams

[Afan Pasalic]

On Nov 19, 2010, at 11:51 AM, Matthew Nuzum wrote:

> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:42 AM, Matt Breitbach <matthewb at flash.shanje.com 
> > wrote:
> Are you looking to take classes, or just take tests?  When I did my A+
> certification 15 years ago, I just went in, took the test, and got  
> my cert.
> After working on computers for a little while it wasn't that  
> difficult to
> answer the questions.  Not sure what the tests look like today.  A  
> study
> guide from your favorite book store would probably be a good start.
>
>
> It's gotten more challenging since then (so I've heard). I took mine  
> about 13 years ago.
>
> The cheapest way is to get your employer to pay for your training  
> and test, of course. :-)

I think this is why he asked "the cheapest way" - he's not part of the  
IT team in the company he works for right now and he plans to switch  
to IT field. I don't believe the company will be eager to pay.
If I remember well he already has some kind of MS Certificate, I don't  
remember what...



>
> It's really geared at basic computer hardware and software  
> proficiency. I'd at least look at the book to learn what's going to  
> be on the test. Then learn however you learn best. The web has tons  
> of free tutorials and videos.
>
> Many of the local libraries either have the books or will order  
> books that they think are useful. I checked Johnston/Urbandale just  
> now (free card for IA residents, even if you don't live there) and  
> they have 9 books, many on the shelf.
>
> -- 
> Matthew Nuzum
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> Franklin
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