computer technician

john 08

hi all, i was wondering what qualifications/certs would i need to be reconized as qualified computer technician ??

Barrypr

The A+ from CompTia, its 2 exams.

http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/a.aspx

john 08

Barrypr wrote: »

The A+ from CompTia, its 2 exams.

http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/a.aspx

is dat all i need ??

jos22

john 08 wrote: »

is dat all i need ??

no but it the one people start with. people usual do the comptia Networking + next followed by some of the MS ones . which will cover server 2003 windows 2000 ,XP vista and 7 primary in the pro/ultimate editions. which will require you to have a level of experience of using them to pass the exams.

bear in mind there are 2 A+ ones at the moment 2007 and 2009. the 2007 exam is being dropped in august . so you need both exams done by then. unless your going for the 2009 exam

for info on all the main certs . free study guides and practice exams see
http://www.mcmcse.com/
there A+ practice tests are good example of what to expect.

ScottStorm

I am looking ot take the A+ exams soon, having done some self study, does anybody know if the online exam vouchers are accepted by irish test centres?

rolion

Hi,if i had a chance to go back in time...i'll do heavily in programming,all .net stuff and vb/vc/java !
But as i do not have it,i recommend you to do it this way:

-A+
-N+
-Server+
-Linux+
-CCNA
-Project +
-Security+


then ,go with the flow:
Microsoft 2008 Suite
Cisco CCNP/CCSP


good luck...

jos22

ScottStorm wrote: »

I am looking ot take the A+ exams soon, having done some self study, does anybody know if the online exam vouchers are accepted by irish test centres?

not sure but you can get vouchers from fas if ur on welfare payments if u have registerd with the ecollge

Kinetic^

john 08 wrote: »

is dat all i need ??

Yeah pretty much, along with some good lab experience.

rolion wrote: »

Hi,if i had a chance to go back in time...i'll do heavily in programming,all .net stuff and vb/vc/java !
But as i do not have it,i recommend you to do it this way:

-A+
-N+
-Server+
-Linux+
-CCNA
-Project +
-Security+


then ,go with the flow:
Microsoft 2008 Suite
Cisco CCNP/CCSP


good luck...

If technician route is what the OP is looking for I'd be inclined to guide him to do the MS Suite 2003/2008 before the likes of CCNA/Linux+/Project+/Security+.

donaghs

There's no real IT equivalent to passing an exam and then becoming a Barrister or a Chartered Accountant. The only real way to be recognised as an IT Technician is to get a job as one.

But, the most suitable starting point from a Certification point of view is the entry-level A+, which covers hardware and workstation OS (mostly Windows).

razbee

hi,just about to start this comptia a+ it technitian course,i dont have the a+, or much experience in computers, jus passed ecdl course recently ,is it gonna be tough for me ?or is it manageable ? do i have a chance in it ?

john 08

razbee wrote: »

hi,just about to start this comptia a+ it technitian course,i dont have the a+, or much experience in computers, jus passed ecdl course recently ,is it gonna be tough for me ?or is it manageable ? do i have a chance in it ?

i think you have to do the A+ done 1st and then you do the A+ tech.

razbee

well half of the people in the class didnt do the a+ one but have sum sort of experience in IT so dunno hw im gonna get on?