CompTIA A+ Certification

"Thanks to CompTIA A+, I got a great job that will give me the 'real-world' experience that is so valuable for technicians today"

- Brett Ruth

CompTIA A+® and Your Career

CompTIA A+ is the most recognized and trusted certification for entry-level service technicians. From installation to basic networking, employers know CompTIA A+ certified technicians have the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the job. Adding a CompTIA A+ certification to your resume will prove to employers your abilities with core hardware and operating system technologies.

CompTIA A+® and the US Department of Defense
In 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) established Directive 8570.1: Information Assurance Training, Certification and Workforce Management. It requires that all DoD Information Assurance technicians and managers are trained and certified. CompTIA A+ is an approved certification that meets DoD requirements.

Visit the US Government resources page for more information.

Key benefits for becoming CompTIA A+ certified:

  • A solid credential that makes you more marketable, leading to better job opportunities.
    • Top technology companies including CompuCom and IBM have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. Additionally, more than 100 companies now require CompTIA A+ certification as a prerequisite to qualify for their corporate and vendor-specific training programs.
  • Credibility and respect in the workplace.
    • Nearly 71 percent of certified professionals say that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.*
  • Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill.
    • CompTIA A+ is an opportunity for individuals to earn the credential that proves their competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
  • Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction.
    • Ninety-three percent of CompTIA certified IT professionals feel their customers are in qualified hands, and 84 percent say they have the confidence and required skills to do a superior job.**
  • Viable career path, leading to higher level positions.
    • Seventy-four percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.**

*Salary Survey: Monitoring Your Net Worth, CertMag, 2005
**Measuring the Value of IT Certification, Kotler Marketing Group, 2003