I am taking a course for $386 plus $40 dollars for books at the local college
in Portmouth, NH

Ken Rosloniec wrote:

> Wayne were are you taking A+ classes for $416 dollars I have checked out
> some
> training schools hear in Michigan and the cost is around $750.00 to $800.00
> is this a local collage in your area??
>
>                               Ken Rosloniec
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> >Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 1999 16:27:56 -0500
> >From:    Wayne Harris <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Re: Wondering about A+ Certification and Prep Courses
>
> >You wrote: >wondering what folks thought of pursuing the A+ certification
> as
> an entry
> >point into the field of PC's
>
>   >  I am doing that just now as part of a Networking Certificate, and I am
> e>njoying just knowing a little more about computers
>
> >
> .  At this point, I would describe myself as a
> >hobbyist who enjoys learning about computers and seems to have absorbed a
> >bit of computer knowledge in a haphazard fashion as I have gone along.
>
>     I believe I fit in that category too
> >I was thinking of taking one of those prep courses for the A+
> certification
> as
> >a way to get a more organized and broader exposure to the workings of
> >computers.  The content of the A+ exam seems to overlap my areas of
> >interest.  My main reservation is whether these 35 to 40 hour prep
> courses,
> >at around $750 from the local community colleges, are worth the expense.
> >This compares to around $50 to just buy a book>
>
>     I don't know where you are taking courses, but my A+ Certification
> course is costing me $416 dollars, which includes the $40 dollar book.
> After
> I am done this course, I should be able to pass the $200 dollar test.
>
>    .  I know that there must be
> >some intangibles with taking a course with other people and from an
> >instructor, but I wondered if anyone could share their thoughts or
> >experience in this area.
> >
> >TIA
> >
>     I too feel better taking it with an instructor as I like the immediate
> feedback I get from an instructor. I have logged many hours learning on my
> own, but I like classroom settings better.
>
>                             Wayne harris in New Hampshire
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