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College Credit Certificate inA+ Prep

Business, Computer and Engineering Technology

> Academics > All Programs > A+ Prep

Why A+ Prep

For students who have industry background or knowledge, the A+ Prep Certificate offer preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician exams. These two exams comprise the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician certification. This vendor-neutral certification demonstrates competencies in the areas of installation, preventative maintenance, networking security, and troubleshooting. It demonstrates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support.

Students who feel they may have sufficient background or knowledge to be successful in one of these abbreviated programs are strongly encouraged to contact one of the program instructors prior to enrolling, to discuss the prior skill sets.

NOTE: This program is not financial aid eligible.

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Locations

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

12

Next Start Date

Any Time

Careers In A+

Enterprise technician
Field service technician
PC technician

Courses in A+ Prep

ITS 112 Operating Systems (3)
ITS 116 Computer Hardware (3)
ITS 216 Advanced PC Hardware/A+ Prep (3)
NETW 120 Basic Computer Networks (3)

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Business, Computer, and Engineering Technology News

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Learn more about Dr. Thomas in biz journal Q&A

President Dr. Jeremy Thomas recently was interviewed by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal for a Q&A, with topics such as what attracted him to the college and his first […]

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To help ignite interest in manufacturing careers, Black Hawk College, Deere & Co. and the Safer Foundation are partnering on a new advanced manufacturing program. The IGNITE program is intended […]

Business honor society welcomes 3 new members

The Black Hawk College chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society welcomed three new members in Spring 2022. The purpose of Alpha Beta Gamma is to recognize and […]

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