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Found 70 comments on CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902):

u/-IrrelevantElephant- · 1127 pointsr/personalfinance

>I am pretty good with computers

There you go! Dedicate as much free time as you have to studying to get an A+ Certification, then start searching around for local IT/Helpdesk jobs. Once you're in and get some experience, there is all sorts of room for promotion. It all depends on the time and effort you put into it.

As far as what/where to study, there are a ton of resources out there. Professor Messer has a whole series of totally free videos for not only A+ certification, but most of the other major certifications as well. You should also pick up this book as it covers just everything you'll need to know for the exam plus a lot more.

u/Secondsemblance · 56 pointsr/2meirl4meirl

There are a lot of different ways to get in, and the only real requirements are reading comprehension and knowing how to use google.

Here's what I did: Read this book, took the A+ 801 and 802 on the same day, and applied for tech support jobs. I landed a decent phone tech support job with my second interview. Start to finish, it took about a month. I only made $15/hour to start with.

I immediately started using linux as my daily OS on all of my personal devices, and my skills really started to take off. After a year, I got a raise to 42k. Then I jumped to devops and started at 55k. I've increased my salary by roughly 10k every year ever since.

u/meowlalameow · 33 pointsr/askgaybros

Are you in New England? Amway is a pyramid scheme that a lot of people in my area fall into. As for IT...bro, he doesn't even need to get a degree. Buy him this, make him study the entire guide + do the included practice tests, have him take the exam, and then have him apply for entry-level IT jobs. That is the best way to break into IT at first. You can work your way into a high-paying job and...it's not a scam!

No offense, but someone falling for Amway would be a dealbreaker for me... :-/

u/deefop · 16 pointsr/sysadmin

Lol what?

Dude, you don't need any fucking classes to start out in IT

You can buy textbooks and earn certs while spending minimum amounts of money

Do not sign up for some fucking ridiculous 23k course. That's insane.

This field is so beautiful because you can dive in without any student debt whatsoever, don't hamstring yourself by going into debt like that

If you want an entry level job, go buy the A+ cert book on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549500043&sr=8-1&keywords=a%2B

Maybe do network+ too(that's the path i started out with so I'm biased I suppose).

You're talking like less than 50 bucks for the textbooks and then a couple hundred bucks for the tests(total), and with those 2 certs you can easily get an entry level help desk job and start working your way up.

It beats the fuck out of manual labor, that's for sure

u/BezniaAtWork · 14 pointsr/ITCareerQuestions

There sure are books!

My favorite authors are Mike Myers and Todd Lammle.

Here's a guide for the CompTIA A+ certification.

These books can be a bit pricey, but it's EVERYTHING you need to know for the certification. If you have this book and a computer to practice on, you have everything you need to pass. The book is nearly 1,500 pages long as well. If you struggle to afford the books, you can always search online for illegal copies of older versions and possibly even the latest version that I linked. I assume the copyright police aren't going to be breaking down your doors.

The A+ certification estimates 6-9 months of hands-on training to be able to pass, but it can definitely be done in a shorter amount of time. Don't get dissuaded if after a month you feel tired of studying. Even if you don't have the means to take the exam, the information you can learn will help you so much.

u/cheezuscruzt · 11 pointsr/CompTIA

  Hello /u/rennypenn,

 

I was in the exact same situation as you until just a few months ago. I was in customer service for over 10 years but technology was always my passion and I deeply wanted a career in the industry. Unfortunately, I did not complete a college degree and thought a career in IT would never be possible for myself. Then I was introduced to the world of certifications which made my dream into a reality and was able to land a help desk tech position.

 

Some people will tell you certifications are not very helpful and will not benefit you much. I've come to realize that people who say this usually do not have any certifications themselves so they've never personally benefited from them and assume certifications to be useless. Do not listen to them, certifications will help show potential employers that you have the fundamental knowledge to do entry-level IT work.

 

The following resources will make you more than ready for these exams.

 
Professor Messer video course and study groups

 
Professor Messer course notes and practice test

 
Mike Meyers All-in-One book

 
Mike Meyers 901 and 902 course on udemy

 
• CompTIA 901 and 902 objectives.

 
Exam Compass

 
Crucial Exams

 

After completing the exams and receiving your certification you should immediately begin a resume and work daily to perfect it. If you are not too comfortable with writing a resume you can visit IT staffing companies like TEKSystems who will give you free resume and interview coaching along with helping you get employment.

 

When you get a resume you are happy with, begin sending it to every IT job opening in your area listed on Indeed, Career Builder, Monster, and listings to jobs under the local Gigs>Computers section of Craigslist.

 

Apply for any IT position you see and keep in mind that 99% of job postings, even entry-level, will "require" a Bachelors degree, A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL, CCNA, and 5+ years of experience, and much more. Apply to these positions anyway. This is just wishful thinking of the recruiting team. If you apply to enough positions someone will eventually call you for an interview. Even if you really are under qualified for the position you applied to they may have an additional entry level opening that is just not posted yet and still call you. I applied to well over 150 jobs over a 5 week period and finally landed an interview and got the job as a help desk tech, but the job I initially applied was several levels above help desk.

 

If I can do it, anyone can. Just don't get discouraged and don't give up. Eventually someone will give you a chance and you will get your foot in the door. Good luck to you.

u/ATI-RV350 · 5 pointsr/ITCareerQuestions

Definitely not recommended. Make sure you look at what exam series the books you're buying are for - the current A+ is the 901/902. Mike Meyers' book is among the best and most popular, and he's great at explaining things from a more real-world, less technical view. (https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492880166&sr=8-1&keywords=mike+meyers+a%2B)

u/drkwok2 · 5 pointsr/computerscience

Hey when I studied for the exam this book https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X and this guy http://www.professormesser.com/ are extremely helpful, he also does free YouTube lectures, good luck!

u/thomasray123 · 4 pointsr/WGU

For a book, I highly recommend CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) 9th Edition

For best overall source of study material, I highly highly recommend
Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-901 and Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-902 A+ Certification Training Course playlists on Youtube. You could use this as your sole resource if you wanted to.

u/InadequateUsername · 4 pointsr/ITCareerQuestions

The A+ is an entry level cert, it's only "a joke" because it's entry level, the same way a HighSchool diploma is. If you can find an employer who can pay for it, great! (I did). IMO it gives you a good experience in how these certs work. Everyone recommends Professor Messer. I would recommend visiting /r/CompTIA to see what questions people have and what they struggled with. The book I read did not prepare me for a question regarding how to repair the Masterboot record (bootrec /FixMbr). But reading a book can be good too, Mike Myer goes but further in depth then is needed imo, but learning more is never an issue. Printers will be asked, I didn't think so but I messed up on them (I was asked about impact printers and had to guess).

I think you're looking at an old practice test as I took the 802 and don't remember anything about floppies. There were questions about Windows XP and a general question about IOS 6. The questions they ask are usually pretty general. They don't ask you about interrupts, maybe the basics of what a driver does, but I don't believe it would go further into it. Maybe a question relating to using a new driver to fix a problem. My book went indepth on how a processor communicates with RAM and vice versa. As well as HDD sectors vs tracks (was too indepth, and those Q's never asked).

A+ is very general, Network + is specific to networking, but again pretty general and entry level. If it helps you get your foot in the door, it's not "useless". A+ and Network+ would create a good base to start moving up from. The big thing is that they need to be renewed (tests retaken) every 3 years. So maybe try to aim for having a higher level cert in 3 years time so you don't need to renew your A+.

So for studying, Mike Myers Book
and Professor Messer would be good material. I just read the book and it was incredibly vague compared to what was on the test (general knowledge mostly). But it comes with a practice CD too.

also, everything /u/VA_Network_Nerd said.

u/zukolfe · 4 pointsr/CompTIA

There is an all in one A+ book on amazon (https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X)
This book is a good read through for general concepts - read it quickly, don't go super hardcore study mode on this book, its quite long. This along with professor messer (free, google it)after quickly reading through was all I used to get my A+.

If you have some knowledge of computers and perhaps built your own you could be ready for a helpdesk role already. I know all I had was "customer service" and some basic technical knowledge before I got my first job. Just be sure to word your customer service skills as if you were on the phone doing customer service - since this may be a large portion of the job. Asides from that - google common helpdesk interview questions, their answers, and then google the specific terms like dhcp and dns to understand how they work.

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u/Harambe440 · 3 pointsr/personalfinance

You can get your certification in about 30 days depending on what knowledge your already have now if you really buckle down and take this serious.

  • Read Ch1 Mike Meyers book

  • Watch the corresponding videos on YouTube by Professor Messer. Messer's videos are in order of the CompTIA exam objectives not the book, so you'll have to jump around a bit.

  • Do the practice questions at the end of Ch1. Don't just figure out the answer to the question, but instead be able to explain why the other answers are incorrect. Try to create a question for each possible answer - this turns 20 questions into 80. Re-Read any portion of the chapter you have struggled with. You should be getting 90% or higher on the practice questions


  • Repeat steps with the remaining chapters of the book.


  • Take the practice exam at the end of the book.


  • Based on your results of the practice exam, re-study the portions of the book you struggled with. TechExams has additional study material/practice tests. So does Skillset. Take as many practice tests as you can. Again you should be shooting for 90% or better.

  • this is a great book too.

    More info here


    Do a chapter a day and you'll finish the Mike meyers book in 30 days or less if you read more.
u/acolyte_to_jippity · 3 pointsr/sysadmin

glad to hear it.

btw, here:

clicky A+
clicky Net+
clicky Sec+ <--careful, this test is being updated soon, the next version should be coming out in late 2017, with exam guides dropping early 2018. This specific book will be outdated, though still a fantastic resource. Might want to hold off if you're serious about taking the Sec+ exam until the next version, this one comes out.

grab a hardcover copy and start learning!

u/Reaps21 · 3 pointsr/personalfinance

About a month.

This is the book I studied with this book, I did the first 15 chapters took the first test, studied the second half and took the second test to get my cert.

u/ilikedatsyuk · 3 pointsr/WGU

It all depends on what kind of personal experience you've had. Most people would find the A+ to be easiest. It requires 2 exams (220-901 and 220-902) on a wide variety of topics such as hardware, networking, mobile devices, and security, but it doesn't go too deep into any particular topic.

You can use the Professor Messer videos on Youtube, Mike Myers' book, and the practice tests at examcompass.com and crucialexams.com to prepare.

u/Xulbehemoth · 3 pointsr/CompTIA

The Mike Meyers book for the 901/902 has a decent set of test questions. Can be found here

u/Cadwallader01 · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

Not sure what the difference is per say but I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/125958951X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517975927&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=a%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=51Vogw4seHL&ref=plSrch

I'm around 880 pages in of 1288 and I liked it pretty well it's just A LOT of material.

The disc questions are lame...they try to force you to buy stuff they are just sample stuff. The key to the disc however is that it includes a free copy of the entire book on PDF! I put the disc in and put the book on a flash drive to read at work during lunch. So it works out that I didn't buy a ebook version.

I would also suggest to go to udemy and buy his lectures they're for the 901 and 902...they should be $10 each and they complement the book perfectly....they like overview each chapter.

Once I finish the book I plan to rewatch the videos on udemy as a refresher as well as watch professor messer videos.

u/StrangeIntelligence · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

The Mike myers book is great if a bit wordy and half the price.

u/WestonParish · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This looks, verbatim, like the CompTIA A+ certification study guide, and I strongly recommend picking up one of these: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide by Mike Myers - I used an older edition a few years back before I took and passed the cert, and it was all I needed. This looks like an outline of this book for sure and will help you in this endeavor.

Good luck!

u/PiratePrincePete · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

Awesome! I'm feeling more and more confident about this now! I'll most likely attempt a networking certification through CompTIA as well, but later on. I believe you're referring to the book that I saw on Amazon:

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nTIlybCJWQ4J1

It's the one I was considering buying, but I saw 2015 somewhere on the page and didn't know if it was still applicable.

u/keetohasacheeto · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

The CompTIA A+ All in one exam book is what helped me when I took the older versions (https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479940713&sr=8-1&keywords=comptia+a%2B) It's $35 for it new, but if you can find a used copy for cheap, go for it. You'll want to supplement your learning between the Professor Messer videos (which are free) with a good certification book such as the one I mentioned.

Since it is a 2-part exam, this will mean you will need to purchase 2 exam vouchers. I know usually on Professor Messers website, he will have discount codes you can use to take off a bit of the cost towards the voucher. The vouchers are what really make it pricey, which is why I strongly urge that you really make sure you are ready for the exams before you go and take them since they are not refundable.

Congrats in advance on having a kiddo and good luck with your studies. This subreddit is pretty great to ask questions and get studying advice.

u/printer_merchant · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

I've only passed the 901 and putting the A+ on my resume as "in progress" (listed it literally as "Certifications: CompTIA A+ (in progress)") has already gotten me a possible job opportunity. Guy knew right away what that meant and he just asked when I planned on taking the 902.

So yeah it'll definitely help with getting hired.

As for studying, look over the exam objectives and see how much of it you know. If it's less than half, buy the Mike Meyers book and read it front to back. If it's more than half, buy the Pearson ExamCram book and read that instead. Watch Professor Messer's videos in either case and use CrucialExams, ExamCompass, Professor Messer, and ExamCram practice tests. ExamCram had questions most like the ones on the actual test, ExamCompass is the hardest, and Professor Messer's pop quiz collection is the one that gave me a score closest to what I actually got (846 on the real 901 exam, 847 adjusted from a percentage on Professor Messer's pop quiz collection).

Good luck.

u/liesthroughhisteeth · 2 pointsr/techsupport

If you can get your hands on a PDF of this guys text, you'll be glad to did. Well written, well structured, easy to digest and thorough.

u/CaptainPoldark · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) https://www.amazon.com/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k6t2Db13MHWWP

u/huscarl18 · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

Woof, that's a whole lot of questions, here's some answers!

https://www.reddit.com/r/CompTIA/comments/9yieto/general_exam_tips_and_tricks/

Me personally, don't look at the whole of the cert, it's a mountain, take it one step at a time.

Also, the current edition of the A+ is going to be replaced shortly(start of the year) and there is a grace period of about 6 months. I would very much focus on the new edition, the 1001 and the 1002. My philosophy is this, whatever new stuff shows up on the 100x, you can't change the info you learn from the 90x series. a USB port on the 90x is going to be the same on the 100x, understand? https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a#buyoptions

Also, just review some of the free options for study, but be prepared to throw some money out there for study materials https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542683036&sr=8-1&keywords=mike+meyers

u/chocotaco1981 · 2 pointsr/computerscience

it's good for getting your foot in the door as a basic repair tech or helpdesk.

AFAIK Mike Meyer's book has been, and still is, the gold standard for books:
https://smile.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497277667&sr=8-1&keywords=mike+meyers+comptia+a

u/Hawkdup45 · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

This is what you need. CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) https://www.amazon.com/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_47KnzbN70YMGA

u/painess · 2 pointsr/ITCareerQuestions

I really enjoyed this book while studying for my A+ certification:


https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495120816&sr=8-1&keywords=a%2B


Even if you don't go for the cert, it is still a very good read, as it basically covers a little bit of everything from networking to hardware to Windows. It is pretty long @ about 1600 pages (about 1300 main material), but if technology is something that interests you, you will enjoy it. And if you are able to absorb everything from the book and have the extra cash, you might as well take the exam and have an A+ certification to put on your resume.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/ITCareerQuestions

If you commit the time you could be ready in 30.


1: Make sure all materials you are using are made for the current- 901 / 902- tests.


2: If you're the self-study type, Mike Meyer's all-in-one book is recommended. Only costs 20 bucks, it's a useful resource even if you're not prepping for the test.


3: Professor Messer has a boatload of free videos for it as well.


4: You can always look it up on youtube.


Honestly the hard part is learning to pace yourself. You need to commit the time and it can be infuriating to put up learning things you already know abundantly well because you need to get through it to get to the stuff you're less knowledgeable about.

u/OnlyFactsTho · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

Mike Meyers A+ 901 edition
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463150745&sr=8-1&keywords=mike+meyers

As for the courses it's up to you. I'm going to take the 901 next week and I self studied using Messer, Myers, and practice tests.

u/HopeWeAllPass · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

Hi, All of those things are an excellent start, but I think you need more. Do the free practice tests on the Exam Compass site (http://www.examcompass.com/comptia/a-plus-certification/free-a-plus-practice-tests). Some of their questions are VERY picky, but overall they're good prep. Do the tests on the Crucial Exams site, too (https://crucialexams.com/exams/comptia/a+/220-901/). See if your library has the new Mike Meyers book (http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X). Go through the questions at the end of each chapter. Use the CD that comes with the book as a source of more questions. Good luck to you!

u/DancingIsNotAdvised · 2 pointsr/it

I started reading the course material for CompTIA when I started looking at getting into IT but never got round to the exam. There was a fair amount of good stuff in the book I was reading, also a lot about stuff you really didn't need to know (like the max voltage of an IBM PCXT power supply from the last millennium).
If you are someone wanting to get into IT at ground level, with minimal working knowledge of a helpdesk, troubleshooting process or how IT as a field hangs together, I'd recommend at least reading the course material for CompTIA, then if you're still keen, do the exam, if nothing else it shows willingness to learn to an employer. After that look at the Networking+ and Security+ qualifications, or a Microsoft accreditation. Anything Office 365 these days is a licence to print money if you're looking to contract as an IT person (here in the UK as of the last 2 years or so at least).
This was the book I read, though that was about three years ago: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R30vxbJ3FQJT2
Been in IT for just over three years, currently 2nd/3rd Line Engineer/Consultant and looking to go contracting in the next year. Any queries, let me know.

u/Jakomako · 2 pointsr/buildapc

If you're looking for something textbook-y, the Mike Meyers A+ Certification guide is very all-encompassing: http://www.amazon.com/dp/125958951X

It's more than just hardware though. Windows, networking, troubleshooting, even printers and cell phones.

Is that the sort of thing you had in mind, or something else?

u/Zoroaster9000 · 2 pointsr/CompTIA

You keep saying "A+ exam" in your post so I hope you are aware that there are actually 2 exams you have to pass to get the A+ and they must both be from the same series. Be sure to look over the exam objectives (listed here and here) and keep in mind that you only have 9 days as of today (21 June 2016) to pass both exams before they expire and the 900 series takes full effect. If the classes you mentioned don't start until fall semester you may as well start studying for the 900 series exams instead and give yourself some time. I highly recommend The All-In-One Comptia A+ Certification Exam Guide by Mike Meyers and Professor Messer. They're fairly easy exams but they're not that easy and they included a few topics I hadn't been exposed to before I started studying for them.

u/Cevar7 · 1 pointr/CompTIA

Why don’t you buy one of the textbooks for the exams? Textbooks ground you when you study, because they have a plethora of information. Perhaps this textbook. You’re already going to spend $400 on the tests. Why not spend 33 dollars and get a great textbook with all the objectives right there, highlighted for you by the author?

Also, consider studying for one exam at a time. That could be one of the sources of your stress. If you do one at a time, it’ll be easier on you and less stressful.

u/yourfriendlane · 1 pointr/sysadmin

> what schools offer courses where I can finish within a few months?

The School of Hard Knocks. Read a chapter a night and work through the exercises. Please don't go to school for a year and throw away a bunch of money to get an A+.

> seeing what I am good at and improving on within 2 years. I have three different areas where I might be able to get into (pharm, business, computer) and the experience and knowledge as well as room for improvement and the speed of getting really good at one of them and finding whether I enjoy one of them or not.

This is exactly what I advised you not to do. Deferring this decision for another two years is the easy way out, and it's going to hurt you big time.

For the sake of argument, say you do end up in IT. You're 25 years old. Most of your peers entered the workforce 2-3 years ago, so they already have a considerable amount of professional experience compared to you. Extend that out another two years, and you're already half a decade behind everyone else right out of the gate. On top of that, most of those people have had a lifelong passion for technology and spent their formative years immersing themselves in the subject matter so that when the time came to start their careers, they were already ahead of the curve.

How do you intend to win the race by delaying your start even further than you already have? You're already behind, and the answer is not to sit at the starting line and debate what brand of running shoes are most comfortable while your opponents begin lapping you.

If you start now and focus exclusively on one field, you still have a chance to catch up. If you keep waiting around and waffling for much longer, you'll be left in the dust. This isn't just true in IT - it applies pretty much universally in the professional world.

u/eyesfire2 · 1 pointr/CompTIA

while i agree with pauly there, if you wanted an actual book I feel mike meyes all in one does a great job at going over the exam objectives

u/mrlittlelight · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

here’s the book it’s got a cd with practice software and typical programs you should use to monitor your PC

And yeah I need MAJOR upgrades for my PC. You don’t wanna hear what I’m running in my rig lel. I suck

u/SisypheanSlothrop · 1 pointr/computers

I would start with Comp TIA A+ Certification.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X

It's all the hardware inside and how it works, networking, and security. There are a ton of books with varying levels of detail and knowledge once you become familiar with the basics.

u/Ping_Me_Later_Dude · 1 pointr/ITCareerQuestions
  1. Download the Comptia exam objectives

    https://www.comptia.org/training/resources/exam-objectives

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  2. Pick a video training company, or go with Professor Messer

    Two vidoe training companies:

    IT pro tv

    CBT Nuggets

    The training companies have education coaches, virtual labs, and practice tests. The education coaches will help you reach your certification goals. Both providers have free trials

  3. Get a book for the exam:

    I suggest Mike Meyers book, and the exam cram book.

    Links below:

    Mike's book

    https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X

    Exam cram:

    https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-220-901-220-902-Exam-Cram/dp/0789756315

    ​

  4. Get a practice test

    check out measure up.

    https://www.measureup.com/

    ​

    When you do study make sure you use material that is for the latest exam. Comptia updates the exam every once in awhile, and the material that is tested on the exam changes.

    See if any friends on family have any old PCs you can take apart. You might be able to get one from a Computer repair shop.
u/OSUTechie · 1 pointr/CompTIA

Mike Meyers All in One

CompTIA A+ Study Guide

CompTIA A+ Deluxe Study Guide

These are the first three hits I get when I searched Amazon with the following: comptia a 220-901 and 220-902.

Results can be found here

u/Hyphessobrycon · 1 pointr/ITCareerQuestions

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501801312&sr=8-1&keywords=a%2B

Here is the Amazon book that I used. I found it to be pretty good overall, but the author is wordy and includes information that is not required to pass the A+.

https://www.youtube.com/user/professormesser

This Youtube channel has an A+ 901 and A+ 902 playlist, among many other useful videos. I watched the entirety of both playlists in addition to reading the Meyers book. I also bought the notes for these videos at:
http://www.professormesser.com/220-901-902-course-notes/

I found them to be very useful. They are straight to the point, and consist of bullet point style information.

My study plan was to first read the Meyer's book completely, watch the Messer videos, take practice exams on Examcompass.com, and then utilize Messer's notes and flashcards to memorize or reinforce whatever the practice exams showed that I was weak on. It seems like a lot, but it really wasn't that bad. I passed the 901 with a 759, and I am hoping to pass the 902 tomorrow. To pass the 901 you need a 675, and to pass the 902 you need a 700. These scores are out of 900.

u/Levion687 · 1 pointr/buildapc

This sub, but also this book. Goes in to good detail, and doesn't bore you to death. Explains a lot on hardware, and believe is a must read for all who build computers to truly understand what each piece of hardware does.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502133612&sr=8-1&keywords=a+certification

u/TheRoyalBrook · 1 pointr/CompTIA

I can at least vouch for two books I used to help pass mine.

This one I found to be very thorough, but also can be a bit of a slog to read if you're starting from scratch. While not as in depth this one helped me with some parts I was fuzzy on, as it put it into much simpler terms. Also for practice tests I can definitely recommend total seminars.

u/KookSlam007 · 1 pointr/sandiego

I just got A+ certified last month.

Back in May I was in the same boat; wanted to take A+ classes through continuing Ed but just missed the boat, so I did self study instead. It honestly wasn't bad, and I feel like I still learned a TON. I know you said you want a classroom environment but I would encourage you to consider self study. I used a combination of this book and this guy's A+ videos/quizzes and ended up passing both exams after about 3 months of studying

u/o0cynix0o · 1 pointr/news

> Right, because there's totally enough of these jobs for everyone.

There are plenty of jobs in IT, Medical and Accounting field to name a few.

And while saying all you do is push buttons is a generalization, none of the other jobs like making food, filling orders, cleaning tables and taking out the trash is very thought intensive. Hard work yes, do you need to know a whole lot not really.

Look if your working in the fast food industry you should be learning that the job sucks and you need to get an education in something other then fast food. The lesson you need to take away from that is this I don't want to do this anymore.

Take some of your money and buy a study guide for IT work, get a few certs and get a job on a help desk some where, then you can study more and take some more high level certs and move up to a better paying job.

The CompTIA a+ 901/902 Test is around $225. Here is the guide you'll need. It goes for about 30 dollars.

The Network + guide Here is 40 dollars. The test is around $300.


So for $600 dollars, while not exactly cheap if you work fast food, you can get a better paying job that you can work into a career if you want to. The jobs and opportunities are out there if you look over that chip you have on your shoulder.

Here are 181 jobs that pay anywhere from 45K to 100K a year. Civilian Contract work pays real good. You just have to have actual skills a clean record and be able to pass a drug test.

> I'd love to see these people that are against higher minimum wages work at McDonalds for 7-8 hours or more a day during lunch and dinner rushes. Having to deal with asshole customers all damn day.

If that were indeed my life, I'd have to sit back and rethink it.

u/dailydrudge · 1 pointr/Career_Advice

All depends on how much time you put into studying and how quickly you pick it up. Then the harder part would be finding your first job after that, as you just need someone to give you a chance. You'll be competing against lots of other people for the same positions, so how quickly you could make the switch likely will depend on your interviewing skills and how you tweak your resume (i.e. by emphasizing the computer-related aspects of your current position). I'd pay close attention to how you do throughout the studying process if you go this route to make sure you are even interested in it. Switching careers to something you do not enjoy any better will just make life more difficult, so keep that in mind.

Some good study sources to get you started:

Study guide:
http://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/

Professor Messor A+ videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnmlC1ZsppuM7yleDuYCMHrv
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG49S3nxzAnmLq5TLtC0udUaXSaRiPc4v

u/Irecio90 · 1 pointr/CompTIA

Im looking to buy the videos / practice exams for A+. Should i just buy the practice exams if i plan on using messors videos? Or should i watch both?

Im just trying to gain more efficiency here.

Edit:
Also is this the book i need for the course?

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X

u/gormap18 · 1 pointr/BlackPeopleTwitter

Mike Meyers helped me get my A+

u/mmecca · 1 pointr/ITCareerQuestions

Not at all. Comptia, here is the guide I was going to buy. CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition (Exams 220-901 & 220-902) https://www.amazon.com/dp/125958951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JOJSBbE0TQG0B

u/_Steve_T · 1 pointr/suggestmeabook

If you are looking for a good foundation in computers then read up on the comptia A+ certification.
https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/a

This will give you a basis to build on for almost anything in technology. Here is a good book to get started.

https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540790156&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=a%2B&dpPl=1&dpID=51Vogw4seHL&ref=plSrch

If programming and computer science is what you are after the I suggest this book.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_21?k=python+programming+an+introduction+to+computer+science%2C+3rd+ed&sprefix=python+programming+an&crid=25229NYRVDMH6

It is a good book to learn programming from to get a start.

u/turncoat_ewok · 1 pointr/CompTIA

I used Meyers' All-In-One book for 800 series, very good and looks great on a shelf too -.-

Comes with a free pdf copy so you can put in on your ereader too, much more convenient to carry around. Oh and there are practice exams and some video training with it too.

u/jpaek1 · 1 pointr/computers

Not sure how basic you are wanting to go but before programming, maybe look at some of the more popular A+ certification books. Not saying you need this specific book but this is just an example of A+ book: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495601834&sr=8-1&keywords=comptia+a

u/blazingwildbill · 1 pointr/INTP

MIT Intro to coding and Computer science

This course gives fairly broad knowledge and allows you to learn coding from an excellent prof, all for free! I haven’t finished it yet but its fairly useful and I was able to follow along without prior knowledge. Granted, I still have to work hard and it is a decent time commitment.

Also, if you want to try for Certs, Mike Myers is an author of a bunch of textbooks, and they read like a novel (he has a sense of humor) Start with this one, provides general IT knowledge.
Mike Myers A+ Guide to tech support

Ps, I’m dx’ed ADHD- Predominantly Innatentive, Diagnosed at age 20. Medication has been one of the biggest help’s to me. My only regret about medication is that I didn’t start sooner.

u/TheAdamBomb019 · 1 pointr/techsupport

I actually knew the 800 exams were retired. I was planning on getting either this or this, which are both study guides for the 901 and 902 exams. Which one do you recommend on getting?

u/cisco_newb · 1 pointr/ITCareerQuestions

Check out Mike Meyers [901 & 902 set][1].

Also, I've heard some great things about CompTIA's [Cert Master][2] program.

[1]: https://www.amazon.com/CompTIA-Certification-Guide-220-901-220-902/dp/125958951X "901 & 902 set"
[2]: http://www.comptiastore.com/CompTIA-CertMaster-for-A-License-Set-p/cm220set.htm "Cert Master"