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There are four A+ exams and study sections, but you’re just expected to get your exams in 2 of them for qualification purposes. For this reason, many educational establishments only offer 2 paths. But allowing you to learn about all 4 options will help you to build a much wider knowledge and understanding of the subject, which you’ll find an important asset in the commercial world.

Once you start your A+ computer training course you’ll be taught how to build, fix, repair and work in antistatic conditions. You’ll also cover fault-finding and diagnostic techniques, both remotely and via direct access.

If your ambition is taking care of computer networks, add the very comprehensive Network+ to your A+ course. This qualification will prepare you to get a higher paid position. You may also want to consider the networking qualifications from Microsoft, i.e. MCP, MCSA MCSE.

At the top of your shopping list for a training program should be full 24×7 support with trained professional instructors and mentors. Too many companies only provide support to you inside of office hours (typically 9am-6pm) and sometimes a little earlier or later (but not weekends usually).

Beware of institutions that use messaging services ‘out-of-hours’ – where you’ll get called back during standard office hours. It’s not a lot of help when you’ve got study issues and need help now.

Keep your eyes open for study programmes that utilise many support facilities from around the world. Every one of them needs to be seamlessly combined to provide a single interface together with round-the-clock access, when it suits you, with no hassle.

Never compromise where support is concerned. The majority of trainees that throw in the towel, are in that situation because of support (or the lack of).

A so-called advisor who doesn’t ask you a lot of questions – it’s likely they’re actually nothing more than a salesman. If they’re pushing towards a particular product before understanding your background and experience, then it’s very likely to be the case.

Remember, if you’ve got any accreditation or direct-experience, then you can sometimes expect to begin at a different level to a student who’s starting from scratch.

It’s wise to consider user-skills and software training first. This can help whip your basic knowledge into shape and make the transition to higher-level learning a bit more manageable.

Considering the amount of options that are available, there’s no surprise that nearly all trainees have no idea which career they should even pursue.

After all, if you don’t have any understanding of the IT market, how could you possibly know what any qualified IT worker spends their day doing? How can you possibly choose what accreditation path provides the best chances for ultimate success.

Ultimately, the right conclusion can only grow via a systematic analysis across many unique factors:

* Personalities play an important role – what gets you ‘up and running’, and what are the activities that put a frown on your face.

* Why you want to consider getting involved with computing – is it to achieve a life-long goal like being your own boss for instance.

* The income needs that are important to you?

* Always think in-depth about the level of commitment expected to attain their desired level.

* You will need to understand the differences across the myriad of training options.

The bottom line is, the most intelligent way of checking this all out is via a good talk with an advisor or professional who has enough background to provide solid advice.

Be careful that the certifications that you’re considering are recognised by industry and are bang up to date. Training companies own certificates are often meaningless.

Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe, then chances are it won’t be commercially viable – as it’ll be an unknown commodity.

(C) S. Edwards 2009. Pop over to Mature Student Training or CareerQualifications.co.uk.

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