What is the A+, and what will it do for me?

The A+ Certification course will bring you up to the professionally qualified PC technician level. As an A+ Certified technician you will have the skills to build, maintain and support desktop PC hardware and software. You will be the person to whom the others using a system network will go to in order to install new computers, printers, and other peripheral devices. You will install new hard drives, video cards, memory upgrades, new software and upgrades, and you will be a technical problem solver.

The A+ Certified is the most recognised qualification for PC technicians and those looking to get into the industry. If you are starting out in IT read on to find out more about our Career Packages with job guarantee.

Employers demand PC technicians who actually know what they are doing, and have the certification proof to back it up. CompTIA-Certification will get you to the level of a fully trained, certified professional A+ technician. With our training, you will also be able to go into the PC repair and installation business for yourself as an independent contractor.

Our CompTIA-Certification A+ program is what we call ‘vendor neutral’, that is, with your A+ training you will be able to work on virtually all brands of computer hardware and operating systems. You will be able to function in a Microsoft®, Dell®, HP®, Sun®, IBM®; or in a Linux system environment. A great benefit of a ‘vendor neutral’ certifications is that you will be taught the benefits, and flaws, of various technologies.

If you should desire to advance your career to more senior, and better paid roles also consider the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator). You will first need to pass your A+ and Network+ Certification. The reason for this is that as functioning in an A+ job, you may be responsible for a limited number of computer workstations and a small network. If you want to be in charge of a large system network (earning much more money in the process), you will need to become MCSA certified. We offer MCSA Certification courses and career packages that will get you into employment.

For more information on IT careers and our job guarantee packages that include the A+, Network+, MCSA & CCNA Call us now or contact us via the website.

What are the benefits of getting A+ certified?

A solid credential that makes you more marketable, leading to better job opportunities.
Top technology companies including CompuCom and IBM have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. Additionally, more than 100 companies now require CompTIA A+ certification as a prerequisite to qualify for their corporate and vendor-specific training programs.

Credibility and respect in the workplace.
Over 70 percent of certified professionals say that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.

Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill.
CompTIA A+ is an opportunity for individuals to earn the credential that proves their competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction.
93 percent of CompTIA-Certified IT professionals feel their customers are in qualified hands, and 84 percent say they have the confidence and required skills to do a superior job.

Viable career path, leading to higher level positions.
74 percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.

What are the pre-requisites for studying the A+?

None, though you should be confident using a PC and be able to use the internet.

The A+ is the ideal course for people who are looking to start their IT career. Alone it qualifies you for low end entry level jobs like PC technian or junior support rols. When combined with other certification it can lead to serious income and a diverse range of job opportunities. We have put together a career package that is designed to take you from the basic levels right up into the highly paid jobs. The courses and structure of the training takes into account the fact that you may have no commercial IT experience. Our training package is so successful we also offer you a money back job guarantee when you sign up with us.

Interested? To find out more about our career package click here, or continue to read on for more information about the A+.

How do I get A+ Certified?

You will gain the A+ certification once you have passed the two related exams: A+ Essentials and A+ IT Technician. On average, the course takes 40-50 hours study time, which is around 6 – 8 weeks, depending on how much time is available, and your current skill-set. You can retake any part, or the whole course again if you wish. We give you access for a full year so you can use our support and reference features even after you are qualified.

A+ Certification Courses (Required)

Title	Exam Number
A+ Essentials Certification	220-601
A+ IT Technician Certification	220-602

How does the course work?

We send you a user name and password and you will get unlimited access for 12 months to the courseware. Once you have your login details you are free to access the course from any PC with an internet connection, there are no downloads or software to slow your PC down. Our certification courses will give you everything you need to pass the regulated exams, and even prepare you with exam questions and real world simulations.

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