A+ Certification

The A+ certification is perhaps the most sought after entry-level certification in the popular field of information technology. This certification allows relative newcomers to the industry to gain a complete understanding of networking and installation of core hardware and operating systems and the ability to troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance.

Holding this certification indicates to employers that you have gained an expert knowledge of varied hardware and software technologies. The A+ certification provides a pathway allowing you to enter into a career in the information technology field as a skilled professional.

A+ Certification comes with the backing of major computer hardware and software vendors and distributors, resellers and publications. The A+ Certification is sponsored by CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association).

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What You Will Learn

Earning this certification provides you with the skills required to install, configure, and upgrade computers and their components across a broad spectrum of applications.

Your new skills will allow you perform the basic networking functions including diagnosis and troubleshooting common problems, installation and configuration of peripheral devices, routine maintenance and the upgrading of memory, CPU’s and motherboards.

Additionally, A+ Certification will give you a basic understanding of various types of printers and the different techniques associated with their service and care. Fundamental networking knowledge including cabling and network cards will be covered.

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Job Titles

Training through the A+ Certification program will prepare you for numerous careers in the IT industry, including:

  • Enterprise Technician
  • PC Technician
  • Remote Support Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • IT Administrator
  • Depot Technician

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Prerequisites

Don’t worry If you’re a beginner. Our entire system is set up to support you and help you succeed in your pursuit of your education.

This in an entry-level certification. Other than possessing a high school diploma (or equivalent), there are no prerequisites to earning the A+ certification.

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Our Certification Exam Guarantee

Take your Certification tests with us. We are an authorized Pearson VUE and Thomson Prometric test center!

Some schools offer you only one chance to pass your Certification exams – not us! We include up to three re-takes for all of our certification tracks at the Hub! This means no more additional cost to you. Contact us to find out more.

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Exams

Your Learning Manager will be there to help you sort out the different exam options, and will help you stay on track to reach your goals.

CompTIA A+ Essentials

The purpose of this examination is to validate your basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. Skills and techniques covered in this examination include building, configuring, and upgrading, repairing, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and preventive maintenance.


The Essentials Exam evaluates your level of skill in the basic functions of entry level service technicians, regardless of their job environment.

CompTIA A+ 220-602

The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is aimed at people who are working or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Examples job roles include Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician, PC Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination.

Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-602 will be CompTIA A+ certified with the IT Technician designation.

CompTIA A+ 220-603

The CompTIA A+ 220-603 examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a remote-based work environment where client interaction, client training, operating system, and connectivity issues are emphasized. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-603 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-603 exams will be CompTIA A+ certified with the Remote Support Technician designation.

CompTIA A+ 220-604

The CompTIA A+ 220-604 examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in settings with where hardware related activities are emphasized. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-604 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination.

Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-604 exams will be CompTIA A+ certified with the Depot Technician designation.

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From an A+ Certification to an IT Degree

Did you know that earning your A+ certification replaces some of the classes you need to earn a full Associate’s degree in CIT/Network Admin? It does! Contact us for more information. One of our Admission Representatives will be happy to answer all of your questions.

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Call us today at (952) 230-3090 to get started on your A+ certification track and begin the future you’ve been wanting.