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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. The CompTIA A+ Certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The CompTIA A+ exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

In order to achieve the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams; one core CompTIA A+ exam and one elective CompTIA A+ exam.

CompTIA A+ Certification Core Exam

CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials Exam 220-601:

CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The CompTIA A+ Certification Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.

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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.

CompTIA A+ Elective Exams (one required)

CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Technician Exam 220-602:

The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Examples job roles include: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician and PC Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A plus Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and the exam 220-602 will obtain the CompTIA A+ certification with the IT Technician designation.

CompTIA A+ Certification: Remote Support Technician Exam 220-603:

The CompTIA A+ 220-603 examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a remote-based work environment where client interaction, client training, operating system and connectivity issues are emphasized. Example job roles include: Remote Support Technician, Help Desk Technician and Call Center Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-603 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A plus Essentials and the 220-603 exams will obtain the CompTIA A+ certification with the Remote Support Technician designation.

CompTIA A+ Certification: Depot Technician Exam 220-604:

The CompTIA A+ exam 220-604 is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in settings with where hardware related activities are emphasized. Example job roles include: Depot Technician and Bench technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A plus 220-604 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A plus Essentials and the 220-604 exams will be CompTIA A+ certified with the Depot Technician designation.

The CompTIA A+ Certification exams are given at your local Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers.