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.

CompTIA Posters
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+ 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.

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.