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CompTIA A+® Certification

Certify that your entry-level IT staff has the right skills to

successfully get the job done. CompTIA A+ certification

validates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary

for a career in PC repair and support.

CompTIA A+ is designed to measure the abilities of IT

professionals with at least 500 hours of hands-on lab or field

experience. The certification consists of two exams: the first

exam tests knowledge of computer technology, networking,

security and customer service. The second exam focuses on

practical application, and tests the candidate’s ability to apply

the right tools and troubleshooting techniques.

Candidates for CompTIA A+:

• Enterprise Technician

• Field Service Technician

• PC or Support Technician

• IT Administrator

CompTIA Certification Programs

CompTIA is the world’s largest provider of vendor-neutral

certifications. CompTIA certifications are developed with the

support of leading technology companies and organizations,

and validated by field experts from around the world.

“Measurement over the years has shown us that new hires with CompTIA A+ certification become more productive faster than those who have not earned this certification. We look for people who have trained responsively, mastered the material and earned the certification.” – Dave Smith

Vice President of Technical Services, CompuCom Systems, Inc.

“If a technician has CompTIA A+, it guarantees to their employer that they have the basics; installing, troubleshooting software, hardware and soft skills. It covers all the knowledge a beginning tech needs and it gives them an advantage over those who are not certified.” – Amy Proveniers

Business Support Representative, Dell

PC Repair and Support

CompTIA A+ gives your business a competitive edge.

There are more than 15,000 U.S. businesses that specialize in the maintenance and repair of computers and computer equipment.* Employing CompTIA A+ certified technicians will help your business stand out.

CompTIA A+ is supported by top technology companies and organizations.

CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Cisco. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires CompTIA A+ training and certification as part of their computer forensics program.

CompTIA A+ minimizes training costs and simplifies the hiring process.

Techncians that are CompTIA A+ certified have a proven knowledge of core hardware and operating system technologies.

CompTIA A+ creates best practices and uniform processes.

Certification ensures that the knowledge and skills of your technicians meet industry standards.

CompTIA A+ Certification Resources:

For more information on CompTIA A+, please visit www.comptia.org/certification

or e-mail [email protected].

About CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the

companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits

organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing

industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional

certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

* Zapdata Industry Report on Computer Maintenance and Repair, 2008


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CompTIA Network+® Certification

Networks are an integral part of business operations and keep your employees and customers connected. Proper configuration and troubleshooting can minimize downtime and help ensure successful network performance.

CompTIA Network+ certification demonstrates knowledge of networking features and functions, including virtual networking, networking security and in depth knowledge of OSI and TCP/IP models. The exam is the leading vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals. The exam addresses the latest skills needed by technicians:

• Network Technologies

• Network Installation and Configuration

• Network Media and Topologies

• Network Management

• Network Security

Candidates for CompTIA Network+ certification:

• Network Administrator

• Network Support Technician

• Wireless Network Installer/Specialist

• Help Desk Technician

• Network Solutions Architect

• Network Engineer, Managed Services


CompTIA is the world’s largest provider of vendor-neutral

certifications. CompTIA certifications are developed with the

support of leading technology companies and organizations,

and validated by field experts from around the world.

“I always look for the CompTIANetwork+ on a job applicant’sresume because I can becertain that candidate has abroad-based knowledge ofnetworking technologies.It tells me they’re motivatedto learn, and it shows theyhave the ambition and driveto prove their knowledge.” – Richard Johns,

Engineer (Consultant), Spherion

“CompTIA Network+ is a good certification for IT generalists to have, because it gives a broad understanding of networking technologies beyond what CompTIA A+ covers. For a technician who is specializing in networks, CompTIA Network+is the launching pad certification that will prepare them for earning vendor-specific certifications in the future.” – Brett Knight,

Senior Network Analyst, Embraer Aircraft

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CompTIA Network+ certification validates the latest networking knowledge and skills, which helps to decrease network downtime.

IT teams that include certified technicians show more than a 15 percent improvement in capabilities.*

CompTIA Network+ certification is supported by top technology companies and organizations.

Best Buy, Canon, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Ricoh and the U.S. Navy are just some of the organizations that participated in the development of the CompTIA Network+ exam.

CompTIA Network+ certification certification improves the performance of skilled network technicians at an organization.

Trained IT teams succeed more often and are also more likely to meet their project objectives than teams without training.*

CompTIA Network+ certification minimizes training costs and simplifies the hiring process.

86% of hiring IT managers indicate IT certifications are a high priority during the evaluation process.1 Professionals who are CompTIA Network+ certified demonstrate knowledge of networking features

and functions, including wiring standards and how to use testing tools.

CompTIA Network+ certification Certification Resources:

For more information on CompTIA Network+ certification, please visit certification.comptia.org/networkplus or e-mail [email protected].

CompTIA Network+ and Continuing Education:CompTIA Network+ certification can be kept current through the CompTIA continuing education program. For more information on continuing education, visit http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/stayCertified.aspx.

About CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

* IDC Worldwide and U.S. IT Certification Training and Testing 2008-2012 Forecast.

1 Employer Perceptions of IT training and Certifications January 2011

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CompTIA Security+™ Certification

• Demand for IT professionals with security expertise continues to trend

upward. According to data from Indeed, help wanted ads for security

professionals grew over 100% during the past five years.*

• Fifty-six percent of organizations worldwide attribute the blame for the

security breaches experienced in the last 12 months on human error.*

Security affects all areas of business, not just the IT department. In addition

to a firm’s loss of income and employee productivity, a security breach can

cost a business its reputation. Demonstrating that you can stay ahead of the

ever-changing security issues is a key marketable skill in today’s job market.

CompTIA Security+ certification validates experienced technical knowledge

of security as it relates to these overarching subject matter areas:

• Network security

• Compliance and operational security

• Threats and vulnerabilities

• Application, data and host security

• Access control and identity management

• Cryptography

CompTIA Security+ not only demonstrates that you will apply knowledge

of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, it

demonstrates that you are anticipating security risks and guarding against

them. CompTIA Security+ trains and certifies candidates to:

• Proactively implement sound security protocols to mitigate security risks

• Quickly respond to security issues

• Retroactively identify where security breaches may have occurred

• Design the network, onsite or in the cloud, with security in mind

Prerequisites

None. CompTIA Network+ certification and two years of technical

networking experience, with an emphasis on security, are recommended.

Candidates for CompTIA Security+:

• Security Architect

• Security Engineer

• Security Consultant/Specialist

• Information Assurance Technician

• Security Administrator

• Systems Administrator

• Network Administrator

*According to CompTIA’s 2010 8th Annual Information Security Trends report.


“Compliance is very important to Avaya. Our clients rely on us to implement systems that will pass an audit. CompTIA Security+ ensures that our security technicians have a basic understanding of the best way to implement a security system.” – Armando Rodriguez,

Regional Solutions Engineer,

Avaya

“CompTIA Security+ serves as a solid foundation as it demonstrates a deeper understanding than some of the other computer security certifications available today. Coming from a very technical environment, CompTIA Security+ certification enables us to identify more desirable candidates and plays a role in our decision making process.” – Sam Brothers,

Senior Digital Forensics Analyst,

U.S. Customs

Product # SY0-301Academic # JK0-018


CompTIA is the world’s largest provider of vendor-neutral certifications. CompTIA certifications are

developed with the support of leading technology companies and organizations, and validated by

field experts from around the world.

CompTIA Security+ validates the latest security knowledge and skills at a foundational level and is ISO/

ANSI accredited. It is approved as one of the certification options in the Dept. of Defense 8570.01-M

directive for military and military contractor personnel engaged in information assurance activities.

CompTIA Security+ is supported by top technology companies and other organizations for

which information security is of primary importance. Booz Allen Hamilton, General Mills, HP, IBM,

Motorola, Symantec, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines are just some of the

organizations that have participated in the development of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

In addition to the above, CompTIA Security+ is regularly used in organizations such as Hitachi

Information Systems (Japan), Trendmicro (Philippines), the McAfee Elite Partner program, the U.S.

State Department, Prestariang Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia) and U.S. government contractors such

as EDS, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman.

Security+ Renewal

For those professionals who want or need to maintain the currency of their certifications, CompTIA has

a continuing education program for A+, Network+, and Security+. Candidates who take the Security+

exam (either SY0-301 or SY0-201) will have three years from the date of certification to fulfill the

continuing education requirements to keep their certification current. More information can be found

here: http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/steps_to_certification/stayCertified.aspx

CompTIA Security+ Certification Resources:

For more information on CompTIA Security+, please visit

http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/security.aspx

or e-mail [email protected].

About CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies

at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations

receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through

its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy

advocacy. For more information, please visit www.comptia.org.

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