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A+ Certificate


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Total Credits Required for Certificate: 14*


* If you are a credit student who is new to college (meaning you have not successfully completed transferable college credit(s) at another institution(s)), you are required to take ACDV 101  during your first semester at CCBC, thereby increasing the number of credits required for the certificate to 15 credits. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) in order for this requirement to be waived.

Program Outcomes:


Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

  1. setup and maintain computer systems hardware and software configuration;
  2. manage system drivers and peripherals, network configuration, and system troubleshooting;
  3. diagnose and repair physical and software issues both in person and remotely;
  4. take the CompTIA A+ certification exam;

Program Description:


The program prepares students for the industry recognized CompTIA A+ certification exams and validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors, and resellers. The Certificate program confirms a technician’s ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

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