Career Focus (Required/Graded) SubscribeThe CompTIA A+ certification demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge, ability, and skills in entry-level PC technology. Many industry insiders started with the CompTIA A+, and that led them to higher-paying, more complex jobs in both IT and cybersecurity.
Many large corporations such as Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and others recognize the value of the CompTIA A+ certification. For those of you in the military or working for the US Department of Defense, the credential is recognized under Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 of the DoD 8140/8570 IA Workforce baseline certifications. These skills will serve as your foundation for the more advanced cybersecurity certifications offered by CompTIA (Cloud+, CySA+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, Server+) and other organizations.
For this discussion, choose one of the following options (be sure to include the option number in your post title):
Option 1:
This course and the CompTIA A+ certification will help you prepare for and meet the knowledge and skill requirements needed for job roles including:
- desktop support specialist
- field service technician
- help desk technician
- help desk support specialist
- IT support specialist
- PC technician
- service desk analyst
- technical support specialist
Go to indeed.com or ziprecruiter.com and conduct research on the A+ certification. Choose a city, state, zip code, or ”remote” area of interest. What did you find? What surprised you? Are the salaries what you expected? Would you be willing to relocate to find a better position or garner more pay?
Option 2:
Visit the CompTIA.org/CertsRoadmap. Explore the IT careers. What did you find interesting? Where did find the A+ certification? Choose a path and talk about what interests you. Does the tool help you see a career track? Why or why not?
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The CompTIA A+ certification demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge, ability, and skills in entry-level PC technology. Many industry insiders started with the CompTIA A+, and that led them to higher-paying, more complex jobs in both IT and cybersecurity.
Many large corporations such as Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and others recognize the value of the CompTIA A+ certification. For those of you in the military or working for the US Department of Defense, the credential is recognized under Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 of the DoD 8140/8570 IA Workforce baseline certifications. These skills will serve as your foundation for the more advanced cybersecurity certifications offered by CompTIA (Cloud+, CySA+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, Server+) and other organizations.
For this discussion, choose one of the following options (be sure to include the option number in your post title):
Option 1:
This course and the CompTIA A+ certification will help you prepare for and meet the knowledge and skill requirements needed for job roles including:
- desktop support specialist
- field service technician
- help desk technician
- help desk support specialist
- IT support specialist
- PC technician
- service desk analyst
- technical support specialist
Go to indeed.com or ziprecruiter.com and conduct research on the A+ certification. Choose a city, state, zip code, or ”remote” area of interest. What did you find? What surprised you? Are the salaries what you expected? Would you be willing to relocate to find a better position or garner more pay?
