CompTIA A+ computer training comprises of 2 specialised sectors - you'll need exam certification in each area to be considered A+ compliant. Training courses in A+ cover diagnostics and fault finding - remotely as well as hands on, in addition to building computers and repairing them and having knowledge of antistatic conditions. If you aspire to maintaining networks, add the very comprehensive CompTIA Network+ to your A+ course. This will mean you can assist you greatly in the job market. Other ones that might be interesting to you are the route to networking via Microsoft, in the form of MCP's, MCSA or the full MCSE.

Exam 'guarantees' are sometimes offered as part of a training package - this always means you have to pay for the exams at the start of your training. But before you get taken in by guaranteed exams, be aware of the facts:

Of course it isn't free - you're still coughing up for it - it's just been included in your package price. Evidence shows that when students fund each examination, one by one, they will be much more likely to qualify each time - since they'll think of what they've paid and their application will be greater.

Doesn't it make more sense to not pay up-front, but at the appropriate time, instead of paying a premium to the college, and to do it in a local testing office - instead of the remote centre that's convenient only to the trainer? Considerable numbers of current training companies make a great deal of profit because they're getting paid for exam fees early and hoping that you won't take them all. The majority of organisations will require you to sit pre-tests and with-hold subsequent exam entries from you until you've demonstrated an excellent ability to pass - which makes an 'Exam Guarantee' frankly useless.

Splashing out often many hundreds of pounds extra on an 'Exam Guarantee' is remiss - when a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools is what will get you through.

Potential Students hoping to build an Information Technology career usually have no idea of what direction to consider, or even what area to get qualified in. Since in the absence of any previous experience in the IT industry, how could any of us know what any job actually involves? Consideration of the following areas is essential when you need to reveal the right answers:

* Which type of individual you think yourself to be - what tasks do you find interesting, plus of course - what you definitely don't enjoy.

* Are you looking to reach a key dream - like being your own boss as quickly as possible?

* What scale of importance is the salary - is it of prime importance, or is enjoying your job higher up on your priority-list?

* Many students don't properly consider the level of commitment required to get fully certified.

* You need to understand the differences across each individual training area.

For most of us, considering so much data requires a good chat with an advisor that can explain things properly. And not just the accreditations - but also the commercial requirements also.

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