A+ Certification 2006 (A Plus)

About CompTIA A+ certification (2006) exam

The A+ certification is CompTIA's leading entry-level, vendor neutral exam for computer-service technicians. This certification can be used to pursue various advanced certification of leading vendors such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell

CompTIA has upgraded this certification in the year 2006 and it now offers specialization in areas such as desktop support, remote support, security and help desk support

Pass the following core exam:

• 220-601 A+ Essentials

Pass one of the following elective exams:

• 220-602 A+ IT Technician
• 220-603 A+ Remote Support Technician
• 220-604 A+ Depot Technician

Job Roles for CompTIA A+ Certified Professionals

The job roles for A+ certified professionals typically include: IT Technician, Enterprise Technician, PC Technician, Desktop Support Technician, Field Technician, PC Support Technician, Remote Support Technician, Help Desk Technician, Call Center Technician, Depot Technician and Bench Technician

A+ certification requirements

To get CompTIA A+ certification, you have to take two tests: one core and one elective test. Test 220-601 (A+ Essentials) is the core exam and for the electives, you can choose among 220-602 (A+ IT Technician), 220-603 (A+ Remote Technician) and 220-604 (A+ Depot Technician).

Benefits of A+ certification

• A+ certification is a vendor neutral certification, which proves your basic hardware and software skill for almost all the products and technologies of the leading vendors
• Technicians holding the A+ certification are preferred by the employers and they also get preference in promotions
• A+ certification is helpful for professionals who have basic knowledge in related technologies to upgrade their credentials and get recognition from the industry.
• A+ Certified professional can find appropriate job easily and get paid more.
• And most importantly, on average, an A+ certified person gets more salary than other persons who have the same job profile