A+... Certification

i like building, fixing and using computers.  so this guy i know gave me a A+ certification book, i have to read it and then take two tests then i can build or fix computers as an independent contractor for a place like Staples!  unfortunately the book is 2 inches thick, 11 inches tall, 8 1/2 inches wide and has 1/8 inch type!  (sigh) this could take a while.