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+
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HARDWARE
Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices![artboard-7 artboard-7](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-7.png?sfvrsn=adc19d08_2)
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS![artboard-5 artboard-5](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-5.png?sfvrsn=da633710_2)
SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support![artboard-8 artboard-8](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-8.png?sfvrsn=4be8ed40_2)
NETWORKING
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO![artboard-19 artboard-19](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-19.png?sfvrsn=e5dd2325_2)
HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshoot device and network issues![artboard-3 artboard-3](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-3.png?sfvrsn=412afce9_2)
SECURITY
Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections![artboard-11 artboard-11](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-11.png?sfvrsn=3decab0c_2)
MOBILE DEVICES
Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices![artboard-13 artboard-13](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-13.png?sfvrsn=9139bbcd_2)
VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING
Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts &set up client-side virtualization![artboard-9 artboard-9](https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/images/default-source/certproduct/artboard-9.png?sfvrsn=52f56654_2)
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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