8 Skills You’ll Master When You Earn Your CompTIA A plus Certification

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CompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognised, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration and troubleshooting of common PC systems.

So start your IT success story with CompTIA A+. With A+, you can confidently handle the most challenging technical support issues across a variety of devices.

Here are eight ways A+ helps you win:

#1 Security Security isn’t just for the security experts. IT professionals at every level need security knowledge and skills. You'll be able to spot security breaches, identify their origins and escalate threats more quickly than technicians who are not A+ certified.
	#2 Networking With A+, you’ll help end-users connect from anywhere to get their work done. You'll master core networking skills along with basic cloud computing and virtualization concepts, setting the stage to support today's computing infrastructures.
#3 Mobile Devices You’ll be a superstar in helping people with their mobile devices. From hooking up Bluetooth to remote wiping, with A+, when things go wrong with mobile, you'll be ready with a rescue plan.
	#4 Hardware Learn how to evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration. From building gaming computers to maintaining the foundations of a company’s IT environment, A+ helps you meet any client’s needs.
#5 Troubleshooting Piece together the tech puzzle using sophisticated problem-solving skills. Identify problems, test theories and prevent further issues before the user asks, “Is it fixed yet?”
	#6 Windows Operating Sysems You’ll be a Windows wizard; able to handle installing, configuring and maintaining Windows operating systems across a variety of devices.
#7 Other Operating Systems and Technologies You won’t be pigeon-holed! From Apple to Android, iOS to Linux, A+ supplies you with a vendor-neutral background to keep all OSes in great shape.
	#8 Technical Support When customers demand fast and accurate problem solving, the right combination of clear communication skills and technical powers make the CompTIA A+ certified pro a valued on-the-job contributor. Show potential employers that you appreciate the importance of people skills with A+.