CompTIA A+ consists of 2 training sections; you're considered an achiever in A+ when you've achieved certifications for both of these areas. In addition to learning about building and fixing computers, trainees on A+ courses will be shown how to operate in antistatic conditions, how to fault find, to diagnose and to remotely access problems. If you're considering being the kind of individual who works in a multi-faceted environment - fixing and supporting networks, you'll need to add CompTIA Network+, or consider an MCSA or MCSE with Microsoft to give you a deeper understanding of the way networks operate.

Any advisor who doesn't question you thoroughly - it's likely they're really a salesperson. If they push a particular product before getting to know your background and experience, then it's very likely to be the case. With some commercial experience or certification, it may be that your starting point of study is not the same as someone new to the industry. Starting with a foundation course first can be the best way to start into your IT training, but depends on your skill level.

Think about the following points in detail if you believe that over-used sales technique about examination guarantees seems like a good idea:

Everyone knows they're still paying for it - it's not so hard to see that it's already been included in the overall price charged by the training provider. It's certainly not free (it's just marketing companies think we'll fall for anything they say!) It's well known in the industry that when students fund each progressive exam, one at a time, there's a much better chance they'll qualify each time - as they'll be conscious of their payment and so will prepare more thoroughly.

Go for the best offer you can find when you take the exam, and keep hold of your own money. You'll also be able to choose where to do your exams - meaning you can choose a local testing centre. Huge profits are made by many companies who get money for exam fees in advance. Many students don't take them for one reason or another and so they pocket the rest. Amazingly, there are companies around who actually rely on students not sitting all the exams - as that's where a lot of their profit comes from. Re-takes of any failed exams via training companies who offer an 'Exam Guarantee' inevitably are heavily regulated. You'll be required to sit pre-tests so you can prove to them you have a good chance of passing.

Shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds on 'Exam Guarantees' is short-sighted - when a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools is what will really see you through.

Consider only training paths that'll lead to commercially approved accreditations. There's a plethora of minor schools suggesting unknown 'in-house' certificates which are worthless when you start your job-search. All the major commercial players such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or Adobe all have globally renowned proficiency courses. Major-league companies like these will ensure your employability.

It's usual for students to get confused with a single training area usually not even thought about: The way the training is divided into chunks and sent out to you. Delivery by courier of each element one piece at a time, as you complete each module is the normal way of receiving your courseware. This sounds logical, but you might like to consider this: What could you expect if you didn't actually complete each and every exam within the time limits imposed? Sometimes their preference of study order doesn't come as naturally as an alternative path could be.

For the perfect solution, you want ALL the study materials up-front - giving you them all to come back to at any time in the future - irrespective of any schedule. This also allows you to vary the order in which you attack each section where a more intuitive path can be found.

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