How long does a course take on how to repair computers, and wheres the best place to go, college or a learning center or UTI.
2007-08-13 17:15:44 · 6 answers · asked by Num 2 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
There are a lot of so called "Boot camps" wherein you can get your certs, but I would suggest you choose an accredited school. The one I am currently attending, Institute of Technology, is a 9 month diploma program. Each one, most likely, has it's own schedule. The goal here will most likely be CompTIA A+ Core Certification and one (or more) of the following: IT Tech, Depot Tech, and/or Remote Support Tech as the bare minimum. This qualifies you as Entry-level. Above and beyond that, I would get some Microsoft Certification relating to what your goals might be. MCDST (Any Microsoft Cert also nets you the MSP Title), for example.
For more info, and schools in your area, look here:
http://www.collegesurfing.com/ce/search/technology/?ip=216.86.182.179&src=&
http://certification.comptia.org/a/
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/sixsteps.mspx
2007-08-13 17:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jason C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am currently a Computer Technician at a local retail store. I could tell you that the stuff you learn there is more than what could learn from school. Becoming a computer technician is all about experience. Get someone to teach you few things about computer and you will be all set. don't really need to go to school for computer repair. But if you were to work for some big company, that's different. They might require you to get certain degrees.
2007-08-13 17:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by David 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to a bookstore and buy a PC upgrade book. It'll tell you all you need to know about different computer peripherals and componants alike. Unless you're IN college then, yeah, take a course; otherwise, don't waste your time and money.
A course on basic computer repair may take a little as 5 weeks, though, to answer your question.
2007-08-13 17:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jerik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that doing computer repair; ie' replacing motherboards, power supplies is an easy task, IF you call the Tech Support for that particular computer...I have come to the point that I am able to open a case and know what to do to replace a motherboard...EXPERIENCE!
2007-08-13 18:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by leohere2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are at for the time and cost.
Taking Computer Science will help for sure so that you get a better understanding of how computers and programs work to better trouble shoot computers and software
Hope this helps
2007-08-13 17:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by One Computer Guy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Online, then hands on is best and more exciting!
2007-08-13 18:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋