CompTIA A Plus (A+) Certification
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A Plus (A+) certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills
necessary for a career in PC support. It is the starting point for a
career. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves
competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance,
networking, security and troubleshooting.
| CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service
and communication skills to work with clients.
Two exams are necessary for CompTIA
A certification: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701; and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.
CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary
competencies of an entry-level IT professional with a recommended 500
hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests
for technical understanding of computer technology, networking and
security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now
required of all entry-level IT professionals.
CompTIA A+ Practical Application
is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A Essentials
test, with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in
which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
Candidate job roles include enterprise technician, field service technician, PC or support technician and IT administrator.
CompTIA A certification is part of the certification track for corporations such as
Microsoft, HP and Cisco. Other technology companies, including Dell,
Intel, Lenovo and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A essentials certification a mandatory IT Certification
for their service technicians. The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes
CompTIA A+ and the Department of Homeland Security requires it as part
of their computer forensics program. For A+ international vouchers please visit our INTERNATIONAL page.
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