Description: This certification is for entry-level PC hardware technicians. A+ is a popular choice for a first certification. Many who are switching career tracks into the field of IT use A+ as their first certification.
Since 1993, over 500,000 people have earned their A+ certification. According to the About.com 2005 Certification Salary Survey, the A+ will earn you an average of $30,000 and is the most popular pick for the next certification to achieve.
Requirements:
- You must pass two exams:
- CompTia A+ Essentials andone of the following:
- 220-602 for the IT Technician specialization or
- 220-603 for the Remote Support Technician specialization or
- 220-604 for the Depot Technician specialization
- Each exam contains 90-100 questions.
- To register you can do so online or via phone with VUE or Prometric.
Costs: Each exam costs $158 ($124 for CompTIA members). Individual membership costs $59 for 12 months or $99 for 24 months.
Recertification: There are no recertification requirements.