PC Hardware/Software Support
Issued by
Ball State University
CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT and validates foundational skills across a variety of devices and operating systems. Earners of this credential have proven they are able to perform critical IT support tasks and will identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles. Ball State will grant three college credits for our PC Hardware/Software course to individuals who have earned this badge and are enrolled at Ball State.
- Type Certification
- Time Weeks
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Pass the A+ national certification exam with 80% or better
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Successfully complete the capstone project
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Install and configure end-user devices and software
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Address connectivity problems
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Perform basic cybersecurity mitigations
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Troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization