This could take a long time to explain and I really have NO idea what I'm talking about, that's why I'm asking this. So any help and patience would be appreciated. Keep in mind I'm only 17 so have limited experience but I'm more than willing to learn and take sound proven advice. Without further ado, my plight.
As I mentioned above, I am 17, and still in high school. I'm an above average student, and I have a strong interest in computers/networking/technology. Unfortunately, I'm on the "college bound" course in my school that includes all the AP/Honors classes which renders me almost unable to attend the local Skills Center which is a sort of technology certification and practical skills teaching establishment. In other words, 3 or 4 of the local schools send their students there to take classes in such things as welding, nursing, culinary arts, computers, arts, etc. As long as I attend high school it's free, but since I'm in my junior year I missed the chance to take the hardware technician class which includes A+ certification at the end if you choose to take the test. Next year I'm going to try to enroll into their Network Administrators course that'll certify me in XP Professional and Server 2003. To do this the pre requisites say that I should have a "strong knowledge base in computer harware and basic OS knowledge".
I was wondering if anyone knows what is included in the A+ certification and if I might be able to review the study guides online that I've found (I'll put a link at the bottom) and then just take the test somewhere, or if you've taken a class like the XP Pro/Server 2003 one if you think I can get by with just reviewing things online/taking in as much information as possible in my travels.
This class is really important to me because where I'm from a lot of places are hiring Network Admins right out of high school with the proper courses, and this would pretty much guarantee me a job while I go to college.
This is the short version
If you know anything about the A+ certification or can help me learn how to pass the test, PM me or message me on xfire at rumblefishisonfire.
My study guide so far...
As I mentioned above, I am 17, and still in high school. I'm an above average student, and I have a strong interest in computers/networking/technology. Unfortunately, I'm on the "college bound" course in my school that includes all the AP/Honors classes which renders me almost unable to attend the local Skills Center which is a sort of technology certification and practical skills teaching establishment. In other words, 3 or 4 of the local schools send their students there to take classes in such things as welding, nursing, culinary arts, computers, arts, etc. As long as I attend high school it's free, but since I'm in my junior year I missed the chance to take the hardware technician class which includes A+ certification at the end if you choose to take the test. Next year I'm going to try to enroll into their Network Administrators course that'll certify me in XP Professional and Server 2003. To do this the pre requisites say that I should have a "strong knowledge base in computer harware and basic OS knowledge".
I was wondering if anyone knows what is included in the A+ certification and if I might be able to review the study guides online that I've found (I'll put a link at the bottom) and then just take the test somewhere, or if you've taken a class like the XP Pro/Server 2003 one if you think I can get by with just reviewing things online/taking in as much information as possible in my travels.
This class is really important to me because where I'm from a lot of places are hiring Network Admins right out of high school with the proper courses, and this would pretty much guarantee me a job while I go to college.
This is the short version
If you know anything about the A+ certification or can help me learn how to pass the test, PM me or message me on xfire at rumblefishisonfire.
My study guide so far...