Comp TIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation Certificate (CA71)
The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.
Employment Opportunities
The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation certificate program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Comp TIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Comp TIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program fall and spring semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 435 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
| COLL 1010 | College & Career Success Skills | 3 |
| CIST 1001 | Computer Concepts | 4 |
| CIST 1122 | Hardware Installation & Maintenance | 4 |
CIS
| Operating Systems Course | 3 |
CIS
| Elective | 4 |
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,800
Fees ($385 per semester): $1,155
Books/Supplies: $800
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)