Created and continually evolved by IT experts, CompTIA A+ is the only industry-recognised credential enabling professionals to prove they can think on their feet to perform mission-critical IT support tasks and be the go-to person in endpoint management and technical support roles.
COURSE LENGTH:
COURSE STRUCTURE:
- Mobile Devices
- Networking
- Hardware
- Virtualisation & Cloud Computing
- Network and Hardware Troubleshooting
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Software Troubleshooting
- Operational Procurement
STUDY OPTIONS:
Part Time
1 x 3 hour live online evening class per week over 13 weeks.
SUMMARY:
This performance-based certification for technical support and IT operational roles will help you identify issues and problem-solve more effectively.
You will learn the core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace, including: Supporting basic IT infrastructure; configuring and supporting devices, components, connectors, and peripherals; implementing basic data backup and recovery, storage and management; demonstrating baseline security skills for IT support professionals; configuring device operating systems; and troubleshooting and solutions.
CompTIA performance certifications validate the skills associated with a particular job or responsibility. They include simulations that require the test taker to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to complete a task. CompTIA has a higher ratio of these types of questions than any other IT-certifying body.
Learners taking part in this course will now have access to the EBSCO Online Library, free of charge, for the full duration of the course. Here you can browse thousands of relevant journal articles and other reliable academic and commercial texts like the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Forbes Magazine, to supplement your learning and assignments.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
The CompTIA IT Employment snapshot showed a 2.3% growth from 2015 to 2016 with a 16% growth forecasted for the next 10 years. In 2016, more than 23,500 job postings required applicants to have CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA-certified staff with less than one year of experience demonstrate more domain knowledge than uncertified staff with three years’ experience, making the CompTIA A+ an excellent addition to any CV.
ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION
The CompTIA A+ is assessed by two 90-minute multiple choice exams, Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102). Exams are administered by CompTIA in Pearson Vue test centres. This certification is certified by CompTIA, the world’s leading tech association bringing together millions of IT professionals. This certification is part of the CompTIA Certification Pathway.
Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You’ll also be able to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your achievement to your network as well as recruiters and potential employers searching for individuals with your skills and experience.
This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
LEARNER PROFILE:
This course is for IT professionals such as (but not limited to) Help Desk Techs, Field Service Technician, Associate Network Engineers, System Support Specialists, Data Support Technicians, and Technical Support Specialists. This certification is part of the CompTIA Certification Pathway.
