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Four separate areas of study make up a full CompTIA A+; you'requalified as an A+ achiever when you've achieved certifications forjust two specialist areas. This is the reason that most colleges offeronly two of the training courses. In fact you will need the trainingfor all four areas as many jobs will require the skills and knowledgeof all four areas. It isn't necessary to complete all 4 certifications,however we'd advise that you take tutorials in all 4 subjects.Alongside being taught about the ins and outs of building andmaintaining computers, students on A+ courses will learn how to work inantistatic conditions, how to fault find, to diagnose and to remotelyaccess problems. If you feel it appropriate to add Network+ to your A+course, you'll additionally be equipped to assist with or managenetworks of computers, meaning you're in a position to command a highersalary. It can be a nerve-racking task, but getting your firstcomputer related job is often eased by training colleges, through a JobPlacement Assistance service. Don't get overly impressed with thisservice - it's easy for eager sales people to overstate it's need.Ultimately, the massive skills shortage in the UK is what will make youattractive to employers. Bring your CV up to date as soon aspossible however (advice and support for this should come from yourcourse provider). Don't procrastinate and leave it until you'vegraduated or passed any exams. Being considered a 'maybe' is more thannot being regarded at all. A decent number of junior support jobs areoffered to people who are still at an early stage in their studies. Themost efficient companies to get you a new position are most oftenspecialised and independent recruitment consultants. Because they maketheir money when they've found you a job, they're perhaps more focusedon results. Not inconsiderable numbers of people, so it seems,are prepared to study their hearts out (for years sometimes), only todo nothing special when attempting to secure their first job. Marketyourself... Work hard to get in front of employers. Don't expect a jobto just fall into your lap. Trainees looking at this marketcan be very practical by nature, and aren't really suited to theclassroom environment, and struggling through thick study-volumes. Ifthis could be you, use multimedia, interactive learning, with on-screendemonstrations and labs. If we're able to study while utilising as manysenses as possible, then we normally see dramatically better results.Interactive full motion video utilising video demo's and practice lab'swill beat books every time. And they're far more fun. It would be sillynot to view examples of the courseware provided before you hand overyour cheque. You should expect instructor demonstrations, videotutorials and a variety of audio-visual and interactive sections.Plump for physical media such as CD or DVD ROM's in all circumstances.You can then avoid all the difficulties of internet connection failureand issues with signal quality. Speak with a capableconsultant and we'd be amazed if they couldn't provide you with manyhorror stories of salespeople ripping-off unsuspecting students. Onlydeal with a skilled advisor who asks some in-depth questions to findout what's appropriate to you - not for their bank-account! You mustestablish an ideal starting-point that fits you. Remember, if in thepast you've acquired any accreditation or direct-experience, then youmay be able to begin at a different level to someone who is new to thefield. If this is going to be your first stab at IT study then youmight also want to start out with some basic Microsoft package andWindows skills first. Beginning with the understanding that weneed to find the area of most interest first, before we can weigh upwhat training course ticks the right boxes, how do we know the rightdirection? Perusing long lists of different and confusing job titles isno use whatsoever. The majority of us don't really appreciate what ournext-door neighbours do at work each day - so what chance do we have inunderstanding the complexities of any specific IT role. Arriving at theright choice can only grow from a careful examination of many varyingcriteria: * Which type of individual you consider yourself to be - what tasks do you enjoy doing, and don't forget - what you hate to do. * Why it seems right moving into IT - maybe you want to achieve some personal goal like working for yourself for example.* What salary and timescale needs that guide you? * Learning what the main IT areas and sectors are - plus how they're different to each other.* The time and energy you'll set aside for your training.To completely side-step the confusing industry jargon, and uncoverwhat'll really work for you, have a good talk with an advisor withyears of experience; someone who will cover the commercial realitiesand truth as well as each qualification.