CompTIA A+ Certification(2009 Objectives)

Course details

Overview

• CompTIA A+ Certification training can provide you the skills necessary to become A+ certified and ready for an entry-level career in the IT industry.
• CompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of common PC systems as well as basic networking skills.

Key Courses

• A+ Certification - Essentials (2009 Objectives)
• A+ Certification - Practical Application (2009 Objectives)

Who's It For?

A+ Certification training is ideal for anyone interested in a new career in IT or to prove existing knowledge in basic IT helpdesk support. With A+ certification training at ITBCgroup, the student will learn:

• Installation, configuration and maintenance of PC operating systems
• Maintenance and installation of PC hardware components
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing skills for PC hardware and software
• Basic network skills, including networking PCs and troubleshooting networks
• Basics of PC and networking security

Certification and Exams

• An A+ certification candidate must pass two exams. All candidates must pass the A+ Essentials exam and the A+ Practical Application exam.

Job roles

Candidate job roles include :

• Technical support specialist
• Field service technician
• IT support technician
• IT support administrator
• IT support specialist
• 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.