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by reggie

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In looking at all of the training available through various media and training centers, can someone give me their opinion on a CBT or self-paced training (i.e. books and cd's)material that is above average. Please include the name of courseware and or title of book and any comments. Thanx.

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by dr dij

I use the online CBT from DPEC
(www.handtech.com)
you can run 13 A+ cbts for $49.95. Their courses are well done, have lots of pages compared to smartplanet courses which are shorter and cost more. They have many other course packages for more.I've been running their VB6, SQL and Oracle courses.

The courses are often by well known authors. They seem to 'kick start' you in topics. You can sign up to read related cert books online at itknowledge.com and books24x7.com for about $20/mo. (one book costs $60+). Both places have about 1200+ computer tech topic books (with diagrams) from Sams, Q, sybex, o'reily, zdjournals, etc. They had the same book used to do one of the CBTs so I followed along on another browser and learned even more. Most CBTs ask mult. choice or fillins every few pages to make sure you're paying attention.

When done, may still want to take in person course or do other stuff but is good start.

by mooseman

just do the test prep software from transendener, buy the support text books they recommend, read them, volunteer some where to build a couple of machines or build some for your self, and hook 'em up for a network.

A+ training CBT is a waste of time and money, however if you must, go to EBAY and search under CBT. It's cheaper that way.

by kalhoun

Give the "A+ Exam Cram" a look. It was helpful and some of the questions are the same as the test.

by brooks campbell

I took an CompTI authorised training course and it was useless. The A+ exam realy tested my knowledge but if it was not for my experience in the industry there is no way I would have passed the test. The course barely touched the knowledge you need.I also have read some of the A+ books that my assotiates have boughten and they were no better then the course. The A+ cert is a good place to start but you need to get some experience trouble shooting PC's first.

Brooks Campbell
Sr IT Specialist
Raytheon Systems Canada Limited

by hughncali

I found this A+ CBT to very useful. If your looking for instructional videos and exam pass guarantee, visit www.protechgroup.com

There are simulated exercises of the Windows 2000 operating system for hands-on experience.

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