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CompTia A+

Edwin McArthur

Hi all,

If anyone has any input, I would appreciate it. 

I have been working in automation for some time and would like to study and certify in CompTia A+ to update and refresh my knowledge. I always feel that studying related and partially external fields are useful contingencies. I am pretty hands-on at work, so have lots of exposure to working with existing technology (new and very old ) within the plant.

I live and work in London. My questions are; is online study just as effective as classroom study in this area? I have seen lots of content online and It seems really good. I have already put some to good use. Secondly, with reference to accredited training providers, are there any trustworthy and recommended providers as I could use this study towards my CPD hours. I have looked on the IET education part of the site and I cannot see any A+ courses.

I'm sure I will find any comments and direction useful, and thus look forward to responses. 

Kind regards

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    Guys,

      

    Thank you very much! This information has guided me successfully. Especially when it comes to the CPD aspect. I am now confident with my choice considering this discussion. Thank you 

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      I will be getting involved with a cross industry group related to digital support which these quals will relate too. It's possible once CompTIA are the recognised route City and Guilds may release they knowledge based quals as an alternative. This happened in network infrastructure. The only advantage with city and guilds quals compared with CompTIA is they are ofqual approved so maybe able to be used under a revised apprenticeship levy scheme so effective being free to you if all works out. This still means the content provision is not as professional as CompTIA but the iET Academy may step in to support. So for now sticking with CompTIA is best but keep your ear to the ground for future options as you move through this learning space 

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      I will be getting involved with a cross industry group related to digital support which these quals will relate too. It's possible once CompTIA are the recognised route City and Guilds may release they knowledge based quals as an alternative. This happened in network infrastructure. The only advantage with city and guilds quals compared with CompTIA is they are ofqual approved so maybe able to be used under a revised apprenticeship levy scheme so effective being free to you if all works out. This still means the content provision is not as professional as CompTIA but the iET Academy may step in to support. So for now sticking with CompTIA is best but keep your ear to the ground for future options as you move through this learning space 

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