Course Numbers: CT: 220-701 – Part 1 & CT: 220-702 – Part 2
Course Length: 5 Days per Course
Tuition: $1995 per Course
CIAT is a CompTIA Authorized Academy and we utilize CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum (CAQC) materials in all our courses.
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. 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.
Candidate job roles include enterprise technician, field service technician, PC or support technician and IT administrator. CompTIA A+ 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+ certification mandatory 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. More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the program’s inception in 1993.
CIAT offers the two courses and exams (CompTIA A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+ Practical Application) required for this certification.
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 in all entry-level IT professionals.
CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
Covered Topics Include:
- Hardware
- Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance
- Operating Systems and Software
- Networking
- Security
- Operational Procedure
A+ certification is considered by many to be the first step to a successful IT career. It also qualifies for Level I IAT DoD 8570 compliance. Click HERE for more information about DoD 8570 compliance.