A+ Preparation Certificate

Program Description

In the A+ Preparation Certificate, students learn to repair and upgrade personal computers. They also should be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification examination in personal computer hardware and operating systems. All courses in this program can be used in the Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. program and the Information Technology A.A.S. degree.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the A+ Preparation Certificate will be able to:

• Use operating systems such as Windows and Linux that are currently used in personal computers
• Upgrade and repair personal computers

Sequence of Study

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include the English co-requisite course (EGL-0100S ) or any co-requisite MAT courses (MAT-0113C , MAT-0114C , MAT-0125C  and MAT-0135C  ). See Academic Preparation  for more information on College Readiness if applicable to you. 

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1540 Computer Hardware I: A Plus Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-2540 Computer Software: A+ Preparation Credits: 4 (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 14 Credits