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A+ Certified Professional

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This 128-hour A+ course uses the official CompTIA curriculum and is taught by experienced & certified professionals. A+ Certification is a CompTIA program that certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians. A+ Certification course prepares for two exams: 220-1001 Essentials (hardware) & 220-1002 Practical Applications (software) exams. Must pass both exams to be A+ Certified. Experts from companies across the IT industry note that A+ certification confirms your knowledge and skills for success in entry-level computer service and support positions. Tasks of these positions include identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing computer and printer problems caused by operating systems or hardware issues. Learners are expected to study SIGNIFICANT additional hours outside of classroom training & exam prep time to be successful on the certification exam.

Before registering for this class, please read the “Statement of Learner Commitment” to be certain you have access to the appropriate technology and can devote the time required to be successful in this class.

Notice: All CompTIA certifications acquired spring 2011 or later are no longer good for life and will require recertification on an annual basis.

Required textbook and two CompTIA A+ exam vouchers are included & provided in class. Student is required to take the certification exam within 60-days of course end date and submit successful certification copy immediately after to VPCC-Workforce Development, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, VA 23666 or fax 757-825-3576 or call 757-825-4070 or email wfdinq@vpcc.edu.

Course Topics Include:

An introduction to microcomputers
Safety, system components, bus architectures
Ports, connectors, and cables
Expansion boards, storage systems
Peripheral devices, portable computing
Overview of the MS-DOS operating system
Introduction to the latest Windows family of products including: networking; architecture, supporting printers, troubleshooting
Introduction to the latest Windows operating systems including: boot process & system administration basics

Lab Experiences (Online or In Person):

Fundamentals of operating systems
Computer hardware basics and concepts
Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair
Disassembly and assembly procedures
Introduction to a variety of new technologies

Prerequisite: CompTIA Tech+ Certification or passing grade of 80% on the VPCC CompTIA A+ Pre-Authorization Skills Assessment.

Class Details

41 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
John Milling

CEUs : 12.8

Notice

Please read: I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: https://vccsedu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe1/preview/SV_0joc3pVdJsrBOA. 14 Weeks; 43 Sessions; 128 Hours; 12.8 CEUS MWF 7 pm to 10 pm (Lecture) SEptember 11-16 are "Test Prep Sessions" October 2 is Employability Skills Day (2 hours from 6-8 pm) November 16-20 are test prep sessions.

Tuition: $4,500.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

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Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 09/07/2026, 09/23/2026, 09/24/2026, 09/25/2026, 09/26/2026, 09/27/2026, 09/28/2026, 09/29/2026, 09/30/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/02/2026, 10/03/2026, 10/04/2026, 10/05/2026)