CompTIA A Plus Computer Maintenance

CompTIA A+ Computer Maintenance Certification

Course Details

CompTIA A+ is widely known in the IT industry and is part of the training pathway for famous companies such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell.  Such is the prestige of the CompTIA brand and training, corporations such as Ricoh have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their engineers.  The CompTIA training programme began in 1993 and since then there have been over 700,000 people who have gained CompTIA certification.

The Computer Maintenance course provides the opportunity to learn how to build, install, configure and upgrade computer systems and achieve a complete understanding of hardware and software.  Not only that, the course leads to A+ certification which is recognised by employers worldwide and is a world standard entry-level qualification for computer engineers and technicians.

Gaining A+ certification can open doors to a whole new career in IT with computer technicians being in high demand globally.

 

Entry requirement: No prior experience required.

Qualifications

Following successful completion of your assignments you will be required to sit 2 online exams at a local centre.  Once you have passed the 2 exams for the CompTIA A plus Computer Maintenance course you are awarded the CompTIA A+ Computer Maintenance Certification.

The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a professional body recognised throughout the industry and gaining certification from the CompTIA can vastly increase your profile and career prospects.

Completing the Computer Maintenance course will provide you with skills to exhibit your knowledge of computer technology and professional capabilities. Purely by doing the course in your own time shows potential employers your commitment to development.

Study Plan

• Microprocessors
• Printers
• Assemble a computer
• Upgrade a computer system
• Troubleshoot for common faults 
• Maintain efficiency of any PC
• RAM
• Motherboard
• Removable media
• Graphic and sound cards 
• Peripheral devices

Study Details

The course has been designed in a logical order so not only can you learn at a pace comfortable to you but so you can build on the knowledge you have already gained when you move onto the next topic.  The duration of the course should amount to approximately 160 hours of study time.

The course is designed with 2 study modules.  Whilst working your way through the modules you will be given a total of 22 assignments to complete throughout the duration of the computer maintenance course.  These provide your tutor with the opportunity to review your progress and offer helpful feedback.

In order to complete the course you are required to sit two online exams at a centre local to where you live.

Careers

On completion of the course you can expect to be able to apply for positions as a computer technician or engineer commanding salaries of up to £35,000* per annum.

*Source: CW Jobs - IT Job Specialists @Total Jobs Group Ltd 2006

Other example roles include:

IT Technician                                      Technical Support Analyst
£25,250                                                 £29,670
Source: IT Jobs Watch                          Source: IT Jobs Watch