Computer Technician (CompTIA A+)

CompTIA A+ Certification Training (without voucher)

Cost: $2,195.00

Online Class
Digital Textbooks included
Voucher not included
6 months
Open enrollment
Self paced

Program Description

This program will build upon students’ existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware in order to present fundamental concepts and techniques that technicians use every day on the job. Upon completing this course, students will gain the essential skills and technical expertise necessary to install, upgrade, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, repair and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) Certification exams. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) Certification exams. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, 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.

This course is for you if you're interested in pursuing a career in information technology, specifically related to PC technology. This course will prepare you to obtain a CompTIA A+ Certification designation.

Certification Opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+ certification program, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's A+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) & Core 2 (220-1202)

Certification Requirements:

Although there are no prerequisites to enroll in the course, CompTIA recommends all A+ exam applicants have up to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field before taking the certification exam. 

Funding Opportunities

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA)

MyCAA funding may be available for eligible individuals pursuing or maintaining a license, certification, or associate degree—including continuing education courses. The credential must align with the military spouse’s career goals and be obtained from a participating institution.

Important Funding Details:

• MyCAA provides up to $2,000 toward tuition and approved certification.
• It does not cover books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, computers, or electronic devices.
• Students are responsible for all ineligible expenses.

Course-Specific Costs: For this online continuing education course, there are no instructional materials shipped, only digital textbooks.

• Tuition: $2,299.00
• Instructional material: $0.00
• Estimated MyCAA Scholarship: $2,000
• Estimated total student responsibility: $299.00

Planning Ahead: Education and Training Plans (ETPs) must be submitted to MyCAA at least 4 weeks before the course start date for funding consideration.

Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI Bill® funding, MyCAA and traditional college financial aid does not apply.

Are you eligible for funding?
Register with funding here.

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility. Any additional expenses incurred for the optional externship will be the financial responsibility of the student. 

Disclosure: In partnership with Jefferson Community College, this program will be fully delivered by Condensed Curriculum International (CCI). CCI is headquartered at 214 Little Falls Road Fairfield, NJ 07004. There are no additional costs students are expected to incur as a result of enrolling in the educational program.