| Today's information technology world requires | | | | objectives for the A+ certification because |
| individuals to develop computer skills. High schools, | | | | teachers and industry know the importance of |
| trade schools, and colleges are adding more and | | | | A+. The classes cover hardware, software, |
| more courses to their class offerings. Computer | | | | operating systems, I/O devices, CPU and chip |
| Repair is one of those classes that has always | | | | sets, motherboards, power supplies, networking |
| been popular do to the fact that there are well | | | | concepts, wireless technology, security, |
| paying jobs in the industry for individuals that can | | | | troubleshooting, and important customer soft skills. |
| keep computers running. National labor statistics | | | | These classes can be a year or longer and usually |
| are showing that computer maintenance jobs are | | | | cover four full semesters. |
| leading all other categories and will double in the | | | | A+ certification now requires the passing of 2 |
| next ten years. The next category behind | | | | tests and many schools offer resources to help |
| computer techs is health care. | | | | students practice test taking to improve their |
| Lately certifications have become important for | | | | needed technical skills. I have seen many students |
| getting those computer maintenance jobs | | | | find very well paying careers in this exciting field. |
| because employers need any easy way to verify | | | | If you like computers and have an interest in |
| knowledge and skills. The A+ CompTIA | | | | maintaining them you should consider this field for |
| certification is now recognized worldwide and has | | | | your occupation. Computer skills will help make |
| helped greatly by giving employers the confidence | | | | you a valuable and welcome part of any |
| they need when selecting job candidates. | | | | organization. |
| Computer Repair classes now follow the | | | | |