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Becoming a computer Tech
#1
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone here has done computing courses and If so which ones have you done? Which ones do you recommend?If anyone hasn't done any courses where did you get your knowledge from? etc. I'm doing a CompTIA A+ course on my quest to becoming a full-time computer tech.

Look forward to hearing from you all.
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#2
I studied CompTIA many years ago now and I would say the CompTIA courses are better than the Microsoft courses purely because you will be learning and working with all platforms including mobile ones, whereas MS is just Windows.
So if you want to be a repair tech CompTIA will see you better off.

I did mine at college and materials were received with the course so you can always keep them for reference.
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#3
CompTIA A+ will not help you fix computers, what it does is gives you a good understanding how operating system works and hardware. It won't hurt you to learn CompTIA A+ its a good starting point. 

Quote:CompTIA A+ 220-901 - This exam covers the fundamentals of computer technology, PC and mobile hardware, installing and configuring PCs, laptops and related hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware, and network connectivity problems. 

CompTIA A+ 220-902 - The second exam covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, such as Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X, and Linux. It also covers security, the fundamentals of cloud computing, and operational processes. 

Computer/Laptop Repair and Diagnostics comes with many years of experience. PC Tech has to master a lot of areas, Malware Removal, Computer Builds, Laptop Repair, Hardware Level Repair, Networking, etc etc. This is how I see the computer repair industry right now.
  • Expert Computer Tech and I.T
  • Good Competent Tech
  • Learn as you go Tech
  • Hobbyist, Part Time, Extra Cash Tech etc
  • Pizza Tech, Bad Tech etc 
There is no law to stop anyone opening a computer repair shop and they do. Does this mean they can fix computers properly? NO.

Start of repairing computers for family and friends, buy old computers and try and fix them and resell them on Ebay. You will need to repair large volumes of computers to learn. Setup a VM and practice and learn. Don't give up and keep practicing doing different things. Backing up with different methods, data recovery methods, malware removal on vm, don't format computer try and fix problem. strip laptop down and put it back over and over to build up confidence, you get the idea.   
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#4
I completely agree with Brian; there is no educational qualification that can make someone a capable repairer; all that really matters is what you learn
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#5
Nothing like hands on experience. Having certs is always a plus but nothing beats experience in the current real world. It takes years of personal research and keeping abreast with current hardware. Know that no one knows everything in this line of work. Different techs have different skill sets. Some more than others. Not being forthright about asking questions will work against you. If you do not know, someone else will and in reverse.
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(11-21-2017, 03:20 PM)Timster Wrote:  Nothing like hands on experience. Having certs is always a plus but nothing beats experience in the current real world. It takes years of personal research and keeping abreast with current hardware. Know that no one knows everything in this line of work. Different techs have different skill sets. Some more than others. Not being forthright about asking questions will work against you. If you do not know, someone else will and in reverse.
Exactly
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#7
CompTIA A+ will get you a job with a company that requires it... Other then that, I see no value in it. Anyone willing to learn can become a great tech without it. I think that an apprenticeship like other trade skills would be more valuable... You would get real-world experience and be paid while you learn.
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(11-22-2017, 06:56 AM)LarryTheComputerGuy Wrote:  CompTIA A+ will get you a job with a company that requires it... Other then that, I see no value in it. Anyone willing to learn can become a great tech without it. I think that an apprenticeship like other trade skills would be more valuable... You would get real-world experience and be paid while you learn.
Very true
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#9
having compita A+ is good to have if a person ask what your qualification you can show them that

with that being said its not requirement to become a tech  


I think the first  thing you have to learn is to troubleshoot a problem how do you that? when face with a problem don't panic

think of what can cause the problem make a list of what can cause the problem then  work your way down

let's say a desktop is not booting what can cause a desktop not to boot black screen


  1. power supply  
  2. memory
  3. CPU
  4. motherboard
  5. video card

if the computer have that install  

now you have a list work your way down that just one example

if you do get stuck remember you always have forum Smile
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#10
Another thing that takes time is learning how to translate GEEK TALK into language that others understand. When you do start working on computers as a profession, your going to have to answer customer questions in a way that they understand. Talking geeky will have a customer look at you like a deer in headlights. Something that CompTIA doesn't address...
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