How many passed A+ by studying independantly? 1

[trudawg]

I've been working in the computer hardware/telco/network feild for about 7 years now, and I'm going to finally take my A+ exam. (requirement for new IBM project)I always figured why bother because I thought I knew everything anyway. ....Well after studying independantly I've figured out theres alot of technical things I don't know. After reading endlessly through my 6" A+ book, I found it hard to sort through what's just FYI, vs. what's really needed. I finally broke down and paid $1700 to take a class at New Horizons. I guess I didn't have the disicpline to do it on my own, but I know now after shelling out big $$$ I won't let myself slack off.
How did you do it?

 

[kmcferrin]

Here's my thoughts on classes for the A+ and other entry-level exams:

Whats funny is since i started I have learned the most through self study, and when I get to class it's mostly review. But I couldn't afford to take a chance. I wanted to arm myself with all the tools I needed to pass. And I know that after paying $1700 I won't allow myself to do anything but pass. My job depended on it, and I have a really good job

For $1700 you can take a class. Or you can buy a couple of $50 books/CDs that include practice tests and take the actual exam 10 times at $150 a pop. If you go with the second option I highly doubt that you would need to take the test more than a couple of times.

 

[kmcferrin]

I did pass my A+ with self-study, I used the TestOut training materials.

 

[JackCole]

I had been working in the IT field of and on for about 2 years before I decided to get my A+. Because it was my first tech exam and I couldn't afford the course ($2,200 locally) I decided to do it myself by just buying the OS and Hardware Thompson Prometric books off the CompTIA website. I read through both books once, doing the quizes and self study tips along the way, then I went back using the certification objectives as a guide, studing extensively only the key points it required. It took about a month working on evenings and weekends, but I went in and did both the OS and Hardware exams in one day, and passed both easily.

-Jack
A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, CTT+, DHTI+

 

[FlexB]

Where do I go about finding a A+ testing centers in Los Angeles California?

 

[CiscoGuy33]

FlexB,

When you have a question - post a new post - do not piggyback on other questions

As far as where to take a test - go to CompTIA website and just put in the info -

2. Select a Testing Center
CompTIA exams may be taken at Pearson VUE or Prometric testing facilities. Select your state or country below to view Pearson VUE test centers. You may also go to the Pearson VUE or Prometric Web sites to find test center locations.

Select A State : Select a State CALIFORNIA
Select A Country : Select a Country United States

http://certification.comptia.org/resources/registration.aspx

E.A. Broda
CCNA, CCDA, CCAI, Network +