According to PayScale.com, certified IT and Computer Support Specialists can earn
around $44,970 per year on average.
Earning CompTIA A+ certification expands job opportunities for computer and IT support
specialists because it focuses on knowledge that can be applied across computer systems
and networks.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also lists "Computer Support Specialist" among its
most promising career areas, expecting 10 percent annual growth in job opportunities
over the coming decade.
WHY SHOULD I GET COMPTIA A+ CERTIFIED?
The CompTIA A+ certification addresses performance-based topics and questions that
prove you can think on your feet and solve systems, software and network problems
in real-time.
WHY DOES COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION MATTER FOR IT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS?
As the most respected associate-level IT certification in the industry, CompTIA A+
certification verifies that you have passed a standard that is supported by companies
like Intel, Dell and HP.
WHAT DO IT/COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS DO?
Support specialists install and support hardware, including computers, accessories,
mobile devices and network equipment. They also monitor, maintain and troubleshoot
hardware, networks, operating systems and applications.
WHICH JOB TITLES IS THE COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH?
Every organization creates its own job titles. CompTIA A+ certified professionals
could work as a service desk analyst, technical support specialist, desktop support
administrator, help desk technician or system support specialist.
Learn the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting processes for most devices.
Be fully prepared to sit for the CompTIA 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams.
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
COMPTIA A+ (220-1001)
Introduction to the 220-1001 section of the CompTIA A+ exam
HARDWARE
Desktop and laptop assembly, motherboards, BIOS and Processors
HARDWARE PART II
Troubleshooting cooling and power issues, maintaining and install hard drives and
storage
NETWORKING
Common approaches to network connections, router setup, TCP/IP and local networking
MOBILE AND MORE
Mobile device security and virtualization
COMPTIA A+ (220-1002)
Introduction to the 220-1002 section of the CompTIA A+ exam
WINDOWS
Tools for installing and maintaining Windows interfaces, command lines and remote
desktops
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solving problems with boot process, startup and re-installation
SECURITY
Best practices for securing Windows from malicious software
MAC & LINUX
Troubleshooting and maintaining MacOS and Linux operating systems
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the
private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education,
having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator,
teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and
a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
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