CompTIA A+

Online CompTIA A+ Certification Course

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7.3 Million
10 year Job Growth
$36,000
AVG. STARTING SALARY1
ISSUING AUTHORITY

CompTIA A+

IT 3000

Healthcare IT Technician

IT 1000

IT Support Professional

IT 2100

PC Technician

IT 2000

IT Helpdesk Administrator

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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.

CompTIA A+

Certification Detail

With the CompTIA A+ Certification, IT professionals are able to identify, use and connect hardware components and devices, install and support Windows OS, including command line and client support, and more! The MedCerts A+ Certification program will prepare you to attain your national CompTIA A+ certification (220-1101 and 220-1102 exams), opening a multitude of opportunities for you in the information technology sector.

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Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CompTIA A+

Certification

Skills Gained

  • Understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and IT security
  • Understand operating system (OS) functionality and troubleshooting methodology
  • Identify hardware, peripheral, networking and security components
  • Know how to perform proper computer safety procedures and best practices
  • Install, configure, upgrade and maintain PC workstations, the Windows OS and SOHO networks

CompTIA A+

Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Technical Support

Technical support monitors and maintains the computer systems of network organizations. They install and configure computer systems and diagnose hardware and software failures to solve technical problems.

$26000 – $54000

Estimated Salary1

Desktop Support Specialist

are in charge of providing excellent end user experience, which includes resolving potential or actual technical issues

$35000 – $65000

Estimated Salary1

1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.