How do you become a computer technician?

- Get yourself some old hardware and tinker! Hands-on experience is by far the most valuable resource to being able to service and maintain computer systems. Ask around to see if anyone's getting rid of their old hardware. - Depending on what kind of technician you'd like to be, consider getting yourself qualified. CompTIA A+ is a great place to start, moving onto Network+, Security+, or CASP+. CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, meaning they cover a lot of general-purpose computing.

Never give up on yourself. Whether grinding on certifications, a degree, a homelab build, or an online learning tool, keep pushing to learn more than you did yesterday. Your hard work will show in your interview and will make you stand out from others.

- You can learn everything yourself if you choose. Having someone experienced is always a plus, but if you like figuring out things, researching online is the way to go. - YouTube and Googling issues can be a good teacher. I used to buy computers off Ebay fix, and flip for profit. It's a good way to learn different types of computers. - Certification are good as well! A+ is the best for a hardware tech starting out. - Experience is key. Get as much as you can, and just learn stuff. Problem solving skills are needed. Employers want a go getter. Not someone settling

Learning is never done without error and failure. >Keep exploring technical tools. >Read and learn problem solving solutions. >Experience is a key for you to evolve and develop. >Always exercise and update your knowledge. Stay positive!

You get what you pay for with certifications, generally. 30 free online introductory certifications won't hold as much weight as a single standardized, proctored test from a well known accreditation organization.

I became a tech savvy in the 90s, no certificate, I only have a degree in Computer Science that time. My longest IT work experience is 3 months as Autocad Operator. I only study Autocad for a week and smooth sailing but due to personal reasons I have to quit. That’s the last time I had an IT job, since then IT stuff has become a hobby, applied from here and there but no one would hire me, even though I passed all the checkbox. Thats when I learned the reality of work environment, that “its not matter what you know but WHO you know”. However, there’s a silver lining, that I can do many things that IT professionals can’t do, that is the passion for IT.

Certifications are a great way to prove your skillset, especially if you don't have much or any relevant work experience. Research the areas that you are most interested in and find the most widely recognized certification for that area. A great place to start is with CompTIA A+, and the many free learning pathways from Learn.Microsoft.

O próximo passo para se tornar um técnico em informática é obter a certifica??o e o licenciamento pertinentes. A certifica??o é um processo voluntário que demonstra sua competência e credibilidade em uma área específica da informática.

I personally haven't found certifications have been all that necessary. That said, I've had positions that used skills testing as part of the hiring process, which allows for skill to shine more than pure certification might.

Try your best to keep up with the latest technology, not necessarily by purchasing everything on the cutting edge, but by extensive reading of magazines, message boards and other such resources.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, building your professional and people skills is nearly as valuable as having a strong technical foundation when looking for your first job in IT. Employers will know that they will need to train you on the technical components, but they don't want to have to train someone on how to interact with customers and be polite and respectful. The technical side is important of course, but don't underestimate the importance of soft skills!

Investing in continuous learning, networking, and setting clear career goals are key for professional development and career advancement. Regularly update your skills to stay relevant in your field.

Quanto as habilidades de comunica??o, é essencial que se comunique de modo agradável e amistoso, nunca se comunique de um modo a pessoa que você está atendendo se sinta rebaixada, lembrar se que você precisa saber resolver o problema, o usuário precisa da sua ajuda e cada um tem um grande valor em seu lugar dentro do processo. Isso faz o técnico de informática ser respeitado e encarado como uma fonte de ajuda, alguém com quem todos podem contar. E aí está em grande parte o que é ser bem sucedido!

Two things to consider here: (1) A computer technician’s primary responsibility, especially when first starting out, is to diagnose the problem (troubleshooting) and recommend possible solutions. The list of problems you may encounter is extensive, but the process of troubleshooting is relatively the same. Start with the simplest solutions and work towards the more complex ones. (2) The days of staying in the “back room” working on computers all day and never having to interact with clients are gone; to be a successful technician, you must be able to communicate even the most complex issues, as well as solutions, in terms that even the least technical person can understand.

I’ve been a self-employed, IT technician, making mostly housecall, but 20% of my business over the last 12 years has been for businesses of less than 20 users. Prior to that I spent three years doing nothing but Dell warranty repairs. The Dell job was performing nothing but house calls people would keep my phone number and call me for non-warranty related jobs.

Good qualities for a repair technician aren’t much different than any other career. 1. Be Kind 2. Be Humble 3. Listen You may be the smartest tech on earth but if you come to a customer and are mean, condescending, or absent minded, they are going to go somewhere else. Your customer may not know there is a difference between install and download but interrupting them to tell them they are wrong might lead to less work in the future.