CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world
- The only credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment
- Trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles
- Regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace
- Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals
- Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
- Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting
- Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
- Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
- Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices
9 skills that you master and validate with CompTIA A+
HARDWARE
Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS
SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support
NETWORKING
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot device and network issues
SECURITY
Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
MOBILE DEVICES
Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices
VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING
Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts &set up client-side virtualization
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
Jobs that use A+
| Service Desk Analyst | Data Support Technician |
| Help Desk Tech | Desktop Support Administrator |
| Technical Support Specialist | End User Computing Technician |
| Field Service Technician | Help Desk Technician |
| Associate Network Engineer | System Support Specialist |
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