Can You do it?
This is probably the first time you’ve come to this class and you’ve seen what is going to be like. You sweating and worried you’re going to not get your certification. This is what most of you are thinking at least to a point. I can see those blank faces and those stares. CompTIA isn’t going to be easy, in fact, most you will probably have to do it at least twice to get the certification. I am sure it isn’t going to be fun, and we will see people get sick over trying to pass the certification. Just like everything else, if it was easy there would be so many more people doing the jobs that we wanted. You’ve seen the economy and the need for CompTIA A+ certification, if you haven’t go do some basic research or looking for your self what field you will be going into and what you are trying to accomplish in your academic studies. Is it for the dream job, or is it just because you want to be able to talk about how good you are. If you’re that guy, you might want to learn to be more humble and know that it’s not all about the certifications. Now for the rest of US that are looking for a serious career in IT and having that CompTIA A+ certification, you don’t know there are resources out on the web to help you to even make sure you are even ready to take the final test to get that A+ that you’ve been wanting since you started this journey.
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)
When it comes to understanding technology, we’ve been doing it forever it might seem. It however is still relatively new area that has developed over the years. I can remember a time when just having a computer was a big deal. I can even remember a time when having a TV was like the biggest thing in the house. You’d go to work and say, Yea we watch “So and so” and be able to brag about having that TV to your coworkers. Boy am I showing my age. There are people who have seen students pass and even fail in courses just like this and I don’t want anyone to fail the exam. This is where I am going to impart to you my wisdom, ack there’s my age again. I’ve seen a lot and that might be saying a lot but this isn’t going to be as difficult as you are thinking or even worrying. If you’ve seen the video an Core 1 Test Objectives Video and not at least thought about what you will do to prepare for this exam, Then your either over sure of yourself or not here to take the exam, either way this is probably not going to phase you.
Web Resources
Now what can you do to prepare for this exam? This is probably what you are thinking or wanting to at least know if you haven’t already thought about it. Here is what I am going to show you some great ways to get ready for the exam. This isn’t a complete list and it by far isn’t going to be anything that I haven’t at least looked at and even thought about doing. It however will probably make it so much easier for the time when you are going to want to take the test again or maybe it will help you get that certification the first time around. If you really try, you might be see a certification in your hand by the end of all this.
- Check out the CompTIA Website (https://www.comptia.org/home) — CompTIA have some great pretest exams and will help you know where you might need to work on even more to pass the exam.
- IT Pro TV (https://www.itpro.tv/) — If you haven’t checked out this website, you really should. They have some great free videos to help you prepare to take the exam. If you are wanting to go farther than that, this this is a great resource to keep you getting those certifications.
- Professor Messer Free Videos on the A+ Certifications
Here are some sites Practice test exams for the CompTIA A+:
These are few sites that I know from just doing my research in this area and being that I like to listen to podcasts. I’m always listening to a lot of InfoSec and there’s an exam for that also. Either way, if you’re truly serious about passing the exam, you’d be nuts not to at least look at these places and search even more for other resources that might even help you even more. Just remember, you’re not in this alone. You’ve got your friends, family, and even teachers rooting for you to pass this course and other courses. That’s what they are here for to help you get the education that you need to get that job you are wanting or dreamed about. Even I have seen teachers help those who are struggling, just to see them pass the course. All the teachers here are available to help you if you just remember to ask for the help, if you ask them. Happy Monday and hope every succeeds in the field you are looking to get into.
