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PASS-IT.IE - ONLINE IT COURSES IN IRELAND
Online IT courses
Start your IT career right here!
GET IT CERTIFIED FROM ANYWHERE IN IRELAND
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Studying for an IT Certification online
At Pass-It.ie we offer three core CompTIA
accredited courses.
CompTIA is recognised by employers worldwide.
To being with, we are offering:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
The courses are delivered online, for all devices,
so it doesn’t matter where you live in Ireland you can get certified in IT.
Our website gives more information on each
course.
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Getting Certified in IT
WHY GET CERTIFIED?
“Great, lucrative and family-sustaining IT
Pass-it.ie courses offer a range of innovative learning materials, including simulations and multiple choice tests with answers and reference documentation, all designed to make
learning enjoyable and to increase knowledge retention.
By using a responsive (all devices) online platform, we can offer the best value courses in Ireland, available on any device,
anywhere, to empower individuals with life-changing skills in
IT. Wherever you live in Ireland, our courses are accessible.
jobs are out there, but the vast majority of
candidates are not yet qualified. Employers
know CompTIA. When you show up for a job
interview with CompTIA credentials under
your belt, that employer knows that you not
only have the IT skills to do the job, but you
also have a commitment to your career to
continue learning”.
Our courses are delivered on virtual learning platform,
Moodle - the industry-standard in online learning
The Pass-It.ie difference: We are committed to offering the very best online course
content, so we provide answers to multiple-choice questions and links to reference documentation for deeper
understanding. This ensures that learners are fully prepared for exam success and their IT career. Delivering
the courses online means that learners can get certified
in IT, wherever they live in Ireland.
www.Pass-It.ie
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Getting started with the CompTIA A+ certification
The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The exams cover maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems
and printers.
Certification Information
In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams.
CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic
networking.
CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC
operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS.
CompTIA A+ certifications issued in 2011 or later are valid for three years.
You can keep your certification current through the Continuing Education
Program.
Test Details: Required exams
CompTIA A+ 220-801 and CompTIA A+ 220-802
CompTIA A+ JK0-801 and JK0-802 (for CompTIA Academy Partners Only)
Number of questions
Maximum of 90
Type of questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of test
90 minutes
Recommended experience
Six to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
Passing score
CompTIA A+ 220-801: 675 (on a scale of 900)
CompTIA A+ 220-802: 700 (on a scale of 900)
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Employers Benefits from online staff training
While the most obvious impact of e-learning on Return on Investment (ROI) is the
significant cost savings it can produce over traditional training, more significant impact on ROI can be achieved as a consequence of e-learning.
Well constructed e-learning is not only faster and less expensive than classroom training but also more effective. Numerous studies have shown that people learn faster
with multimedia training; they more accurately recall what they learned over a longer
period of time, and they are better able to transfer what they learned to actual performance.
Studies conducted by the military, education and industry cite a 15-25% increase in
learning with significant increases in retention and transfer of training. Brandon Hall
(1995) reviewed a number of studies on multimedia training and return on investment. The studies involved such companies as Intel, American Airlines, Pacific Gas
and Electric, IBM, Bethlehem Steel, Bell South, Steelcase, and Pizza Hut.
About the founder - Kenneth Jones MSc
I hold a primary degree in IT and a master’s degree in Business Innovation. I have
tried and tested communication and motivational skills. I have held senior management positions in Germany and have been a business owner in Ireland.
I have been a successful and tenacious business development manager and have
delivered high value projects.
Tutor for CompTIA A+,N+ and Microsoft Technology Associate, 98-365: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
Currently lecturing in a variety of subjects including Networking, ICT and Business
Management in Dublin.
In all studies reviewed the results indicated significant increases in the quality of
learning when computer based training was compared with traditional classroom instruction. Numerous studies have shown significant “bottom line business results”
due to computer based training.
Managers also reported on the improved morale and confidence of technicians and
American Express stated that the real return on investment of CBT lies in the use of
simulations and real-life scenarios to teach thinking processes or mental models.
“While training is not the universal answer for all human performance issues, it can provide viable solutions
to many of the new challenges that face corporations.
Well-constructed computer based training, if employed
appropriately, can yield significant improvements in
learning and performance. This positively affects ROI
and significantly improves a corporation’s competitive
advantage”.
CompTIA IT skills are in demand worldwide.
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