| CompTIA A+ Certification |
The A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. The A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.
The CompTIA A+ Essentials exam measures the necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional with the equivalent of at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. Hands-on experience or equivalent knowledge includes installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.
A+ certification ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering alternative validation paths for specific job scenarios, This A+ training course gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the validation that best fits their needs. |
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| Prerequisites: |
Equivalent of at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. |
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| Audience: |
Any individual wanting to become an IT Technician, Remote/Help Desk Technician or Depot/Bench Technician |
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| Learning / Exam module: |
CompTIA A+Essentials Exam
CompTIA A+ Specialist Exam(s)
Course Duration:
Each learning module is approximately 30 hours.
Certification:
CompTIA A+ Certification |
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| About Our Experts: |
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Bill Ferguson, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, CCSI, CCNA, A+, Network+, Server+ has been in the computer industry for over 15 years. Originally, in technical sales and sales management with Sprint, Bill made his transition to Certified Technical Trainer in 1997 with ExecuTrain. Bill now runs his own company as an independent contractor in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching classes for most of the national training companies and some regional training companies as well as many corporations. In addition, Bill writes and produces technical training material for several companies. Bill keeps his skills sharp by being a technical reviewer for books and sample tests. |
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| Learning Segments: |
| Domain |
Essentials |
Specialist |
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IT Technician
(220-602) |
Remote/Help Desk Support
(220-603) |
Depot Technician
(220-604) |
| 1.0 Personal Computer Components |
21% |
18% |
15% |
45% |
| 2.0 Laptop and Portable Devices |
11% |
9% |
N/A |
20% |
| 3.0 Operating Systems |
21% |
20% |
29% |
N/A |
| 4.0 Printers and Scanners |
9% |
14% |
10% |
20% |
| 5.0 Networks |
12% |
11% |
11% |
N/A |
| 6.0 Security |
11% |
8% |
15% |
5% |
| 7.0 Safety and Environmental Issues |
10% |
5% |
N/A |
10% |
| 8.0 Communication and Professionalism |
5% |
15% |
20% |
N/A |
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