A+ Certified Professional


ID : 13415   

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This 126-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 in order to be successful on 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

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

Location
Online Classes

Instructor
John Milling 

CEUs : 12.6

 

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; 126 Hours; 12.6 CEUs No Class: June 10-22 (Break to take Core 1 exam); May 25 (Memorial Day); June 19(Juneteenth); and July 3 (Independence Day) June 3-8 are "test prep sessions" June 24 is Employability Skills Day (2 hours from 6-8pm only) August 10-14 are "test prep" sessions.

Tuition: 

$4,500.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, April 20, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

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Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 05/04/2026, 05/05/2026, 05/06/2026, 05/07/2026, 05/08/2026, 05/09/2026, 05/10/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/12/2026, 05/13/2026, 05/14/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/25/2026, 06/19/2026, 07/03/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
4/20/2026 - 8/14/2026 Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hampton, Online Classes  Map John Milling 

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A+ Certified Professional
ID: 13416

04/20/26 - 08/14/26
Weekly - Mon, Wed, Fri
42 sessions.

Location
Online Classes

Instructor
John Milling


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