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Why A+ Prep

For students who have an industry background or knowledge, the A+ Prep Certificate offers preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician exams. These two exams comprise the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician certification. This vendor-neutral certification demonstrates competencies in the areas of installation, preventative maintenance, networking security, and troubleshooting. It demonstrates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support.

Students who feel they may have sufficient background or knowledge to be successful in one of these abbreviated programs are strongly encouraged to contact one of the program instructors prior to enrolling, to discuss the prior skill sets.

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Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
12
Next Start Date
Any Time

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program does not qualify for Financial Aid.

Careers In A+

  • Enterprise technician
  • Field service technician
  • PC technician

Courses in A+ Prep

CRN Course Name Hrs.
ITS 112 Operating Systems 3
ITS 116 Computer Hardware 3
ITS 216 Advanced PC Hardware/A+ Prep 3
NETW 120 Basic Computer Networks or 3
NETW 125 Introduction to Networks 4
Minimum total hours required for certificate 12
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Quad-Cities Events

08Dec
12-08-2024 // 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony (QC Campus)

09Dec
12-09-2024 to 12-13-2024

Final exams

09Dec
12-09-2024 // 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Book buyback – Quad-Cities Campus

Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724