A+ certification sets an industry-wide, nationally recognized standard of basic competency levels in the field of computer service. Earning A+ certification certifies entry-level experience equivalent to approximately six months of field knowledge for computer service technicians. It is a vendor neutral program offered through CompTIA. A+ certification is a building block that sets a strong foundation for other certifications that follow.
Course Information
HCC offers the following courses to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work as a computer service technician and to help students pass the two exams needed for A+ certification. For specific course information, click on the course number. To earn A+ certification, applicants must pass two exams. Visit Comptia website for up-to-date information the specific exam requirements. |
| Course # | Course Name | Prerequisite | | CMSY 134 | Intro to Operating Systems | DOS and Windows 9x knowledge helpful | | CMSY 142 | Fundamentals of Operating Systems I | CMSY 134 | | CMSY 143 | Fundamentals of Operating Systems II | CMSY 142 | | CMSY 105 | Personal Computer Systems Repair I | DOS and Windows 9X operating systems experience strongly recommended | | CMSY 106 | Personal Computer Systems Repair II | CMSY 105 |
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Career Options:
- Help-Desk Technician
- Computer Support Technician
- Computer Repair Technician
- Network System Assistant
- Basic computer support and repair
For more information, please contact Betty Logan at blogan@howardcc.edu (443-518-4785).
