How to Become a Computer Technician – Training, Experience, and Certification

As more and more homes have personal computers, the opportunities for home CBT, or computer based training increases. A person with a serious interest in becoming a computer technician will spend at least as much time trying to understand how a computer game works as they do actually playing the game.

The second stage of preparation is the gaining of experience. The computer field is not all that much different from many other technical based fields. There is only so much you can learn from a book, and the rest you have to learn in a hands on environment. You have to roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty. The third aspect of preparation is Certification. It is the combination of training and experience and it is the tangible indication of your skill.

One major one is the A+ certification. It is also called the ComTia A+ Certification after the Computing Technology Industry Association. This certificate is vendor neutral which means it spans the full spectrum of hardware and software producers. It covers the basics of computer technology including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. It also explores the domains of security, safety, and even environmental issues and professional standards. A+ boot camps are intensive training course designed to not only prepare you for the certification examination, but also to provide practical and hands on training.

Another certificate program that is highly desirable for the computer technician is the MCSE certification. This is the Microsoft Certified System Engineer. You can prepare for this certification at a MCSE boot camp also. This prepares you to work with Microsoft 2000 and 2003 Windows platforms and Microsoft Server Systems.

The proper preparation for a career as a computer technician is going to involve all three of these aspects. There are no real shortcuts to success here. You are going to need training, experience, and ultimately Certification to prosper. There are different ways to achieve these goals, and boot camps are one of the best ways to take care of all three at the same time.

Natalie Aranda writes about technology and career. A+ Certification is vendor neutral which means it spans the full spectrum of hardware and software producers. A+ boot camps are intensive training course designed to not only prepare you for the certification examination, but also to provide practical and hands on training. As more and more homes have personal computers, the opportunities for home CBT, or computer based training increases. A person with a serious interest in becoming a computer technician will spend at least as much time trying to understand how a computer game works as they do actually playing the game.

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