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CompTIA A+ Essentials

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CompTIA A+ Essentials

The CompTIA A+ certificate is industry recognised and prepares the individual to enter the market at PC Technician level.

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected for an entry level computer technician and will open the door for an exciting career in computer technology!

This course covers CompTIA A+ IT Essentials.

Course Description

CompTIA A+ is sponsored by Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard and introduces students to information technology and data communications, ensuring that the right people have the right skills.

While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering alternative validation paths for specific job scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the validation that best fits their needs.

Find out more about CompTIA A+ Essentials from CompTIA .

Course Delivery

CompTIA A+ Essentials incorporates 70 hours of hands-on lab-oriented courses, providing students with the skills to build a computer and install operating systems such as Windows 98, 2000 & XP.

The course is delivered on a part-time basis 15 hours per week, with 2 - 2.5 full classroom and lab based days per week, over 20 weeks.

This course is available at ECTA . 

Qualification

The recently updated CompTIA A+ Essentials curruculum prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA A+ Essentials can be followed by specialist exams for IT Technicians, Remote Support and Depot Technicians.