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CompTIA A+ Certification

"Measurement over the years has shown us that new hires with CompTIA A+ certification become more productive faster than those who have not earned this certification. We look for people who have trained responsively, mastered the material and earned the certification."

- Dave Smith, Vice President of Technical Services
CompuCom Systems, Inc.

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CompTIA A+® Certification

CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

CompTIA A+ ensures 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 certification options 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 exam combination that best fits their needs.

For more information about the CompTIA A+ exams, click each of the exam boxes below:

CompTIA A+ Progression Chart

CompTIA A+® Authorized Service Centers
If your technicians are CompTIA A+ certified, you may qualify as a CompTIA A+ Authorized Service Center. This distinctive title allows your company to advertise your dedication to customer service. The CompTIA ASC program logo ensures a customer that the business owner and employees take pride in their work and are interested in advancing the skill level and quality of their operations. Visit the CompTIA ASC Web site to learn more.

CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians.