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Old July 21st, 2008, 10:51 AM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Is it worth it now at days? I REALLY wanna get into the IT field..and my neighbor works for an organization called per scholas and they have a a+ training course..but the course is 15 weeks..i don't wanna waste 15 weeks to come and find out that it's just a piece of paper..all opinions and help is appreciated..thanks
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Old July 21st, 2008, 11:14 AM     #2 (permalink)
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Anyone who gets into the computer business usually starts off with PC repair. It wont get you a great paying job but it will help you understand the fundamentals. Do you have any experience with computers?
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I have so-so experience..i've built 5 computers so far..
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Why not just get an A+ book yourself and do it then?
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Funds are extremely low..and the course is free..
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You can get A+ material online for pretty cheap. Does the course some with material for you to study?
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Old July 21st, 2008, 11:28 AM     #7 (permalink)
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the books i can most def afford lol..but aren't the courses/tests like a couple grand? I'm in NY btw
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A+ exam is like 125 bucks if i remember correctly?

How well do you learn on your own? I don't think you will have much problems with the A+ if you built five computers on your own. Plenty of people have taken the A+ without going to a course.
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Old July 21st, 2008, 11:43 AM     #9 (permalink)
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i was told it was around 2500..guess i was lied to..i'm a pretty fast learner..i'm sure i can take the test and pass it with a little studying..the course being free raised a red flag so i figured A+ wasn't worth squat anymore..
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If the course is free and you have the time, why not go? It certainly can't hurt you, plus you may pick up things that you wouldn't have grasped just you and a book.
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