CompTIA Network Plus Support Training Simplified
August 22nd, 2009
Were it not for a constant influx of knowledgeable network and computer support workers, business in the UK (as elsewhere) would inevitably be drawn to a standstill. There is an ever growing demand for men and women with technical ability to support both the users themselves and their networks. Industry’s need for increasing numbers of commercially qualified individuals multiplies, as human beings become significantly more beholden to computers in these modern times.
A expert and professional consultant (in contrast with a salesperson) will cover in some detail your current experience level and abilities. This is useful for working out the starting point for your education. With some commercial experience or qualifications, you may find that your starting point is very different to someone completely new. Starting with a foundation module first may be the ideal way to commence your computer programme, depending on your skill level at the moment.
Usually, trainers will provide a shelf full of reference manuals. Learning like this is dull and repetitive and not ideal for studying effectively. Learning psychology studies show that memory is aided when we receive multi-sensorial input, and we get physically involved with the study process.
Interactive full motion video with demonstrations and practice sessions will forever turn you away from traditional book study. And they’re far more fun. Make sure to obtain a look at some courseware examples from the school that you’re considering. You should ask for instructor videos, demonstrations, slide-shows and lab’s for you to practice your skills in.
Often, companies will only use training that is purely available online; and although this is okay the majority of the time, imagine the problems if your access to the internet is broken or you get intermittent problems and speed issues. It’s preferable to have DVD or CD discs which don’t suffer from these broadband issues.
Have you recently questioned the security of your job? Normally, this issue only becomes a talking point when something goes wrong. However, the lesson often learned too late is that job security doesn’t really exist anymore, for most of us. We can however find security at the market sector level, by looking for areas that have high demand, tied with work-skill shortages.
The Information Technology (IT) skills deficit in Great Britain clocks in at over twenty six percent, as shown by the 2006 e-Skills survey. So, out of each 4 positions that are available around IT, businesses are only able to locate certified professionals for 3 of the 4. Appropriately taught and commercially certified new staff are consequently at a total premium, and it seems it will continue to be so for a long time. Unquestionably, it really is such a perfect time for retraining into the IT industry.
Your training program should always include the latest Microsoft (or any other key organisation’s) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages. Be sure that the mock exams aren’t just asking you the right questions on the correct subjects, but also asking them in the way that the actual final exam will phrase them. This throws trainees if they’re faced with unrecognisable phrases and formats. ‘Mock’ or practice exams are very useful for confidence building - so when it comes to taking your actual exams, you don’t get phased.
Beware of putting too much emphasis, as can often be the case, on the accreditation program. Training for training’s sake is generally pointless; you should be geared towards the actual job at the end of it. Begin and continue with the end in mind. Avoid becoming one of those unfortunate students that choose a course which looks like it could be fun - and get to the final hurdle of an accreditation for a job they hate.
Never let your focus stray from what you want to achieve, and then build your training requirements around that - don’t do it the other way round. Keep your eyes on your goals - making sure you’re training for a career that’ll reward you for many long and fruitful years. Before setting out on a training program, it makes sense to discuss the specific job requirements with an industry professional, to be absolutely sure the training program covers all the bases.
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