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COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION

IT career success stories start with CompTIA A+ certification. It validates understanding of the most common hardware & software technologies in business and certifies the skills necessary to support complex IT infrastructures. CompTIA A+ is a powerful credential that helps IT professionals worldwide ignite their IT career.

If you’re new to the IT industry, this will help you put your best foot forward. And if you’re already an IT professional, the CompTIA A+ certification validates your skills and can boost your career.

It’s exactly what you need to take your first step up the corporate ladder.

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.

 

Career Opportunities:


 

IT Support Technician - £24,500* -

IT technical support technician monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organisation. They may install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware and software faults and solve technical and applications problems, either over the phone or in person.

IT Maintenance Engineer - £44,000* -

IT maintenance technicians oversee daily computer performance, provide technical support and install new software for computer users. Daily duties may include fielding inquiries, running diagnostic tests to resolve issues and installing updates to existing software.

Technical Support Manager - £62,500* -

Working with the senior management team, technical support managers train and coordinate the company's technical service staff while solving procedural problems and recommending improvements to management and the board.

* based on national starting averages, Source: Salary Checker, 2023

 

Course Details:

 

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are established problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers in today’s digital world. 

The CompTIA A+ course will teach you how to:

  • Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting
  • Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
  • Have baseline security skills for IT support professionals
  • Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
  • Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices
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    Self-Paced Course Study Pack Includes:  

  • FULL OFFICIAL COMPTIA ACCREDITED STUDY TEXT & VIDEO LEARNING MEDIA + BONUS CONTENT
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    You will learn the following Unit:

  • CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
  • CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
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    Method of Assessment:

    To complete the CompTIA A+ Certification you are required to pass through a multiple choice online assessment direct with the CompTIA taken at an external exam centre. 

     

    Qualification:

    Upon completion you will receive a certificate documenting that you are CompTIA A+ certification qualified.

    CompTIA A+ is a globally recognised qualification.

     

    Career Path:

    You can start your employment as a IT Support Technician and move on to a Technical Support Specialist and on to a IT Systems Engineer and so on.

     

    Additional Benefits:

  • Free, flexible, and valuable support from our experienced tutors and trainers.
  • This course career path is in one of today’s fastest-growing industry areas.
  • This course is structured in accordance with job market requirements.
  • Course structure is fast-track for quick completion.
  • Includes bonus support materials in addition to standard study resources.
  • Access to additional support channels.
  • Your results and certificate are delivered promptly.
  • On completion our Career Kickstart™ team distributes your CV in our employer network.
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    Course Overview:


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    Course Snapshot

    Course Name: CompTIA A+ Certification
    Study Method: Blended learning, includes course study pack and free expert tutor support.
    Locations: Nationwide.
    Support: Includes free expert tutor support.
    Assessments: Multiple choice
    Career Focus: Upon completion you will receive a Certificate awarded by CompTIA documenting that you are CompTIA A+ qualified. With an average starting salary of £21k-£30k there has never been a better time to progress your career.

    Career Kickstart™

    So how does Career Kickstart™ work?

    Once you have successfully achieved the CompTIA A+ Certification, at your request, our Career Kickstart™ team will distribute your CV across our extensive employer network, enabling interested employers to contact you directly.

    With hundreds of local, national, and international employers in our continuously growing network, our aim is to help you kickstart your job search for entry level roles, fast.

     

    What's the average starting salary?

    The average starting salary for a Career Genius qualified IT Support candidate is between £21-30K. The highest starting salary we’ve seen offered to our candidates was £40k.

    How It Works

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    		 Simply click the Buy Now button at the top of the page to enrol onto the course.
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    		 Once enrolled you will receive a confirmation email which will contain the expected date which you will receive delivery of your Study Pack (typically within 5 working days).
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    		 As soon as you receive your study pack, you can start learning. Once you complete your course and feel assessment ready, you can simply take your assessment and get qualified.
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    		 Once you have completed the course, you can send us a copy of your most up to date CV, which should include your new qualification.
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    		 At your request, our Career Kickstart™ team will distribute your CV across our extensive employer network, enabling interested employers to contact you directly.

    A friend did a Comptia course with Career Genius and is now working in IT so I thought I would give them a go. Great course built for speed which is what I needed.

    Jamie Taylor, London.

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