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Program Description for CompTIA A+ Certification Training	View Basket

Provider

Western Michigan University

Date of last update

4/1/2013

Description

This is a non-credit course offered completely online through WMU's Extended University Program's Professional Development department CompTIA™ is the Computing Technology Industry Association, and CompTIA™ A+ certification program is the industry standard for validating the skills expected of entry-level computer technicians. CompTIA™ A+ certification opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology, and ed2go's online program makes training convenient, interactive, and enjoyable. The CompTIA™ A+ program will give you an online certificate of completion and prepare you for two CompTIA™ A+ certification exams: A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application. Topics covered in the program include motherboards, memory, processors, video, storage media and devices, printers, operating systems, networking, security, and more. Gaining CompTIA™ A+ certification assures employers and computer owners that a PC repair technician has the requisite knowledge to build, upgrade, optimize, troubleshoot, and repair personal computer (PC) systems. Please note that if you receive your A+ certification before 1/1/2011, you will be a lifetime credential holder not subject to credential renewals. If you achieve the certification after 1/1/2011, you will be subject to a renewal process every three years. Register today to start working toward a lifetime credential! This is a self-paced online module in which you have 150 hours in which to complete it on your own schedule

Contact Name

Contact Phone Number

(269) 387-4200

Contact URL

www.wmich.edu/offcampus/professional/non-credit.php?cid=51&s=design

Course Length

150 Hours

Admission Requirements

To enroll in this program, you should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems—for example, how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard, and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Online Certificate

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, http://gatlineducation.com/fin_aid.html

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

1 Weeks

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$1,695

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

New Program

Completion Rate

0.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for CompTIA A+ Certification Training