What is CompTIA A+ Certification?
 A+ Certification is an industry recognized credential that certifies
the competency of PC Service Specialists. It is sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association ( CompTIA ) and tests are administered by Sylvan Prometric. The program is backed by over 50 Major computer
hardware and software manufacturers, vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications. A+ Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person seeking a job in the computer industry!
 A+ is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the
competency of entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technicians. The A+ Certification ® exams contain situational, and identification types of questions. All of the
questions are multiple choice. There is either one answer for each question or the question identifies how many answers you should select. The A+ test covers a broad range of
hardware and software technologies, but is not bound to any vendor-specific products.
The A+ Certification program is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications. A+ certification signifies that the certified
individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry.
To date, over 500,000 people have obtained the A+ Certification!
Who may take the certification tests?
A+ is open to anyone. The A+ exam is targeted for entry-level computer service technicians with at least 6 months on-the-job experience. No specific requirements are necessary, except payment of the fee.
The A+ test is available throughout the world in a variety of languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. If you need special accommodations, please
contact your test vendor 30 days before scheduling your exam.
What's This About an A+ Upgrade for 2003?
As technology advances, so must the A+ certification that serves as a benchmark for current knowledge and skills in computer service and support. Each year the certification is evaluated,
and a few new test questions introduced if appropriate. To accommodate academic schedules, the 2003 upgraded version of the A+ exams will become effective in the late third
quarter to early fourth quarter (exact date to be determined) of 2003.
During the summer of 2003, new test questions will be added to the test, but do not count toward the final score. Tests will be in conventional format, with no more than 90 questions total on each test.
Changes incorporated in the 2003 Upgrade are not major. The certification content continues to validate that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to
competently install, build, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair personal computer compatible hardware and PC operating systems, including troubleshooting basic network and
Internet connectivity, dial-up, DSL, and cable.
In addition, the 2003 Upgrade covers the latest memory, bus, peripherals, operating systems (Me and XP) and wireless.
Some time in the late third quarter to early fourth quarter of 2003, (exact date has yet to be determined) the 2003 Upgrade will go into effect and the answers to the new questions will
then count toward a candidate's final score.
Prerequisite
Although no specific requirements are necessary, you will find it helpful to have an understanding of Windows Operating System (95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 or XP) as a general user
and a basic understanding of the inside of the computer. Take our Online A+ Practice Exam to see if you have the necessary skills for A+ Certification Training.
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