Four separate areas of study make up a full CompTIA A+; you're qualified as an achiever in A+ when you've passed the test for 2 out of 4 subjects. This is why it's usual for colleges to offer only two of the training courses. In fact to carry out a job effectively, you'll need the information on each subject as industry will ask for an understanding of all four areas. It's not essential to complete all 4 certifications, but we would recommend you take tutorials in all 4 subjects.

A+ certification in isolation will give you the ability to fix and repair stand-alone PC's and MAC's; ones that are generally not connected to a network - essentially the domestic or small business sector. If you aspire to being responsible for networks of computers, you should add Network+ to your A+ course. This qualification will enable you to get a higher paid position. Other ones that might be interesting to you are the Microsoft networking qualifications (MCP, MCSA and MCSE).

Speak with a proficient consultant and you'll be surprised by their many worrying experiences of students who've been sold completely the wrong course for them. Only deal with a professional advisor who asks lots of questions to find out what's right for you - not for their bank-account! You must establish a starting-point that will suit you. With a bit of work-based experience or some accreditation, you could discover that your appropriate starting-point is not the same as someone new to the industry. If this is going to be your opening crack at studying for an IT examination then you should consider whether to start with some basic PC skills training first.

People attracted to this sort of work often have a very practical outlook on work, and won't enjoy sitting at a desk in class, and endless reading of dry academic textbooks. If you identify with this, opt for more involving, interactive learning materials, where learning is video-based. Recent studies into the way we learn shows that we remember much more when all our senses are involved, and we take action to use what we've learned.

Top of the range study programs now offer easy-to-use DVD or CD ROM's. By watching and listening to instructors on video tutorials you'll find things easier to remember by way of their teaching and demonstrations. Knowledge can then be tested by practicing and interacting with the software. Any company that you're considering should be able to show you some simple examples of the materials provided for study. Make sure you encounter videos of instructor-led classes and interactive areas to practice in.

It's usually bad advice to go for purely on-line training. Because of the variable quality and reliability of the ISP (internet service provider) market, make sure you get physical media such as CD or DVD ROM's.

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