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Update your skills and
your credentials with new CompTIA A+ designations
Exams available late Q3 2006
As a CompTIA A+
certified individual, you already know the value of holding a
certification that is an internationally recognized standard.
CompTIA A+ is the perfect entry into an IT career. In late Q3,
CompTIA is releasing an update to CompTIA A+ that will allow you
to validate your technology skills in specific job environments.
The updated offering will still cover the latest core
competencies in hardware and software technologies, with
additional domains such as security and soft skills.
To find out more, download
this information online.
Since you are already CompTIA A+ certified, you have the option
of taking one of three available second exams to recertify.
Candidates can take any number of exams to achieve one or more
of the available designations: IT Technician, Remote Support
Technician or Depot Technician.
Your candidate record will be updated with your new
certification date and the concentration or concentrations you
have successfully passed. This will show employers that you not
only understand the latest technologies, but you know how to
apply them in the most relevant job environment. The options
available are:
- CompTIA A+ 220-602: The CompTIA A+
220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend
to work in a mobile or corporate environment with a high
level of face-to-face client interaction. Examples of job
roles include: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator,
Field Service Technician and PC Technician. Ideally, the
CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA
A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass the CompTIA
A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+ 220-602 exams will be CompTIA
A+ certified with the IT Technician designation.
- CompTIA A+ 220-603: The CompTIA A+
220-603 examination is targeted for individuals who work or
intend to work in a remote-based work environment where
client interaction, client training, operating system and
connectivity issues are emphasized. Example job roles
include: Remote Support Technician, Help Desk Technician and
Call Center Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-603
candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials
examination. Candidates who pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials
and the CompTIA A+ 220-603 exams will be CompTIA A+
certified with the Remote Support Technician
designation.
- CompTIA A+ 220-604: The CompTIA A+
220-604 examination is targeted for individuals who work or
intent work in settings where hardware related activities
are emphasized. Example job roles include: Depot Technician
and Bench Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-604
candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials
examination. Candidates who pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials
and the CompTIA A+ 220-604 exams will be CompTIA A+
certified with the Depot Technician designation.
Your CareerID number will reflect the most recent
certification date as well. This is the perfect opportunity to
validate your skill set.
The updated offering allows you to choose the path most
appropriate for your job environment and goals. You can even
earn all three CompTIA A+ designations.
The updated CompTIA A+ will be available in late Q3 2006. For
more information about the updated CompTIA A+ offering,
including exam objectives, visit certification.comptia.org/a+.
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