It Support As A Career - Comptia A+ ?

Hi guys,

So, I've always been interested in IT since I was young. Helping Grandad build his own computers and configure them etc and troubleshoot problems both at home and at work. When I left school, there was nothing IT related in my surrounding area. Only 1 or 2 apprenticeships and that was it.

Now, at the age of 24, I've decided to try once again and be more equipped. I've been applying for IT Support jobs (which I what I'd like to get in to), but finding that my lack of qualifications a stumbling point. After doing some research, it seems for an entry level certification for IT Support, the CompTIA A+ seems the best route? Or is there something better out there?

If so, has anyone else followed the A+ before and been successful and can lend any tips? How long did it take you etc?

Cheers,
Dan

 

You can read more over here.
https://www.comptia.org/home
https://kb.iu.edu/d/aidn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CompTIA

 

Cheers for the links, I was thinking more about anyone's experiences on here with the course?