Information for Instructors

How to Start a CompTIA A+ Program
This document provides a step-by-step approach covering How to Start a CompTIA A+ Computer Support Technician Program. The document details the process for getting course approval, how to select the teaching materials, getting trained and certified and detailed lab requirements. Any teacher who wishes to start a CompTIA A+ training program will find this document valuable.Teachers Guide to Understanding and Recommending
Certifications
CompTIA's Teachers
Guide to Understanding and Recommending Certifications explains the background
and development of ICT certifications, how they
differ from academic
testing, and how CompTIA certifications fit with
other programs.
TechCareer Compass
CompTIA's TechCareer Compass (TCC) is a comprehensive
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
free career guidance Web tool. TCC is the leading
industry-designed resource to identify ICT job
roles, detail the unique knowledge and skills
required for these job roles and map them to all
industry certifications. Visit
http://tcc.comptia.org to learn more.
Print 16x22 size CompTIA posters for your classroom. The posters promote CompTIA certification and encourage students to get CompTIA A+ certified. They also provide the URL where students can go to learn more.
- CompTIA A+ Poster Theme: Get A+ Certified
- CompTIA A+ Poster Series: College, Jobs, IT Studies, Military
- CompTIA A+: Something You Can Smile About
- IT Pro Poster
CompTIA A+ Overview
This document provides an overview of the CompTIA
A+ exam objectives, value, features and benefits, testimonials and
a listing of companies that utilize CompTIA A+.
Companies that use CompTIA A+
This document provide a listing of some of the major
companies that recognize CompTIA A+ certification.
Parent Letter
The parent letter provides information on the value
and acceptance of the CompTIA A+ certification no matter which path
the student takes after school.
Student Letter
The student letter provides the same information
as the parent letter but is targeted to adult learners where parents
will have a lesser influence.
CompTIA A+ Features and Benefits
A student must see the value in sitting for the
exam. The Features and Benefits sheet is used to explain to students,
parents and Career Counselors the value of the CompTIA A+ certification.
Success Stories
The success stories feature students who have earned
CompTIA certification and highlight the benefits they received as
a result.
- Oakville High School Students
- BCIT High School Student
- CompTIA A+ Puts IT Career on Fast Track
- CompTIA A+ Delivers Student to UPS
Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Parents may have questions about CompTIA and the
CompTIA A+ certification. This document covers those questions which
are asked most often.
