I teach Computer Repair Training Plus class for an ROP in Southern California. There is no required text for this course since we have access to the Internet. However, I do recommend several good authors and books that can be valuable references for you. CompTIA A+ Certification Exam Guide by Michael Meyers, Upgrading and Repairing
PCs by Scott Mueller, and A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC by Jean Andrews are some of my favorites. These books can be found at Amazon and eBay. I have found some of the older versions sell for a lot less and still contain most of the information that you will need to learn. The technology has been rapidly improving over the years but the basics have stayed the same. For example, floppy drives and ATA hard drives operate the same as they did 10 years ago with only a few bandwidth improvements. However, the newer SATA and solid-state drives are a much needed improvement.
YouTube videos are available on Hardware 1.1 and Binary . ( http://youtube.com/frenchge )
I will also be making some Lab and supplemental lesson and other resources available as this course progresses.
I also want to mention the A+ CompTIA certification. This certification is the most widely recognized computer 
technician certification throughout the world. Passing the two tests for certification will open many doors to the computer maintenance field. Many employers make the A+ a prerequisite for getting an interview. CompTIA is a vendor neutral nonprofit organization and has developed a set of exam objectives that we will cover during this course. The objectives can be viewed at the CompTIA site and comprise the following categories; hardware, operating systems and software, networking, security, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, and operational procedures. Each category is weighted differently with hardware having the highest weight followed by operating systems and then troubleshooting.
The Computer Repair Training website has some additional information you might find helpful.
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Hello, Thanks for the comment. I will be adding more content and YouTube videos as the course continues. Greg
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I really like this post because its giving many information on computer repairing and hardware repairing.I am waiting for more content about it.
Hi Chrish, I teach a computer repair course and will be adding more content as the course continues.
Thanks for the comment, Greg
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Hi, i found one of your A+ Computer Repair Training videos on youtube while i was researching sources for learning more about becoming a CNT. I’m really enjoying the videos that you have posted. They are very educational and a gold mine of information for a beginner like me. I was just wondering if you could explain where i can find those labs and activities that you mention at the end of the video. Thank you and i look forward to hearing from you, Ryo
Hello Ryo, My main text and lab book I use in class is the Jean Andrews A+ Guide. You can find her books on Amazon. Hope this helps. Regards, Greg
Are your labs posted on here? Got here from YouTube and was looking for the labs and work assignments.
Sorry not yet, hope to get some up soon. Been busy with other things.
Hello Mr. French!
Your videos are amazing, and I just wanted to express my appreciation for your passing on such beneficial information. I’m currently a teacher with a M.Ed degree and would like to transition into the IT field. I live in the Wash. D.C metro area where the opportunities in IT are still pretty good.
I wanted to ask what suggestions you had for a novice like myself. As of right now, my plan is to get my A+, Network+ within the next 2 months and then go for my Security +. I’m hoping I can find a job by this summer.
Any thoughts?
Hi Kvenable, Thanks for the comments. You are on the right certification track. With just the A+ you can start contacting employers on the Craig’s List and find short term work, in your local area, that will lead to full-time in short order. The employers are looking for first, reliability, then, can you get along well with others, and then, are you trainable. The work is easy, can you install a hard drive, and A+ is your ticket to get started.
Good luck, Greg
Good Evening Mr. French,
After watching a number of your videos, I’ve been contemplating whether I should spend money paying for A+/Network+ Certification classes. What do you think? Do you feel (as one who is experienced in the IT field) that your online courses would be and adequate substitute for certification classes? I’m pretty good a self study in regards to reading certification books. Or do you feel it would be in my best interest to take a class?
Thanks for all of your help.
Hello Kvenable,
There are many good books, Jean Andrews are some of the best, to help prepare for the A+ and Network+. If you are able to pickup the information and feel comfortable with computers I would suggest getting one the Exam Cram books and practice taking the tests. This will root out any soft areas and help you to get a better understanding of computers and how the questions are structured. Once you get a an 80% you are ready for the certification test.
Good luck, Greg