How can you easily learn and network as a computer repair professional?

Comptia A+ is the best introduction to computer repair and maintenance in my opinion.also take some course on udemy then do network + it will help

Comptia A+ is the best introduction to computer repair and maintenance in my opinion. Also, hands-on experience is the best based on technical knowledge of course.

There are ton's of online classes about doing computer repair online. I recommend getting a pc that has issues and troubleshoot it. Also volunteer work as a computer tech does count as experience.

There are many ways to learn and network as a computer repair professional. Some possible steps are: Take courses in high school, college, trade school or online that cover computer repair, hardware and network skills 1,2,3 and 4. Apply for jobs in computer repair shops, IT departments or other related fields to gain experience and contacts1 and 2. Join online groups, forums, communities or associations that are related to computer repair or technology. You can learn from others, share your knowledge, ask questions and find opportunities.

As others have said the CompTIA A+ is a fantastic course but in addition to this if you're able to find an apprenticeship this will give you the in-person experience alongside the online experience to cover all your repair basics.

Depending on the industry in joining online forums like ANME or EduGeek within the education sector can be an invaluable resource for people asking the same questions as you spanning across all parts of repair or technical questions as everybody is in the same boat.

Using forums are an excellent resource when troubleshooting problems. The solution you may be looking for most times can be found online and in forums. Also don't forget to particpate because teaching is another way of learning.

Starting a computer club, forum, or geek group that studies computers, even if it is used for upgrading a pc for gaming. You be amaze how much you will learning.

I used to be involved in some professional associations, this is great if you want to be networking with higher level groups nation wide. For a smaller computer tech, I recommend building locally first and then expand.

There is no better investment than investing in yourself. At one point in my career, I really wanted to get into enterprise servers. My bosses didn’t see it my way and did not allow my career to move in that direction. So, I decided to build a home-lab and get my own equipment. My knowledge began to grow exponentially, and I have since moved on to other jobs. If I was someone who was starting their journey into computer repair these days, I would pick up a secondhand desktop and laptop. Gear that isn’t your daily driver that you can tinker with, and it won’t matter if you mess it up. You can find good relevant business class computer equipment that 3-5 years old for an affordable price on places like eBay.

Learning by doing, making mistakes is great. Also remember that sometimes things don't work perfectly well(circle peg in square hole).