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Chapter 01 - Path of The PC Tech

This document summarizes the overview and path for IT Essentials (CompTIA A+) certification. It outlines the course structure including length, exams, testing vouchers, and instructor contact information. It also describes the CompTIA A+ certification as the entry-level qualification for PC technicians, covering fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting. Candidates can obtain vouchers through their military branch or companies and should schedule exams after dedicating sufficient study time.

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Chapter 01 - Path of The PC Tech

This document summarizes the overview and path for IT Essentials (CompTIA A+) certification. It outlines the course structure including length, exams, testing vouchers, and instructor contact information. It also describes the CompTIA A+ certification as the entry-level qualification for PC technicians, covering fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting. Candidates can obtain vouchers through their military branch or companies and should schedule exams after dedicating sufficient study time.

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IT Essentials (CompTIA A+) Ch.

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Path of the PC Technician

1
Overview

• Course Overview

• Path of the PC Tech

2
Course Overview

Communication Training Center

3
Course Overview

• Parking
• Safety
• Disciplinary Issues
• Smoking
• Heads
• Rosters
• Books / Computers

4
Course Overview

• Training Day - 0800 – 1630


– CTC Final Exam
– Certification Testing
• Testing Vouchers
– Marine COOL, GI Bill, Unit, Out of pocket

• Course Length 2 Weeks

• Appointments/Duty

5
Course Overview

• Instructor contact information

• CTC contact information for emergency


purposes

• TAD student OOD number for emergency


purposes

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Path of the PC Tech

• Certification gives clients or employers


confidence in your abilities.
• CompTIA A+ certification shows competence
in the field of information technology (IT).
– Widely recognized in the computer industry
– Sponsored by Computing Technology Industry Association
(CompTIA) and covers 12 months of hands-on work

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Path of the PC Tech

• Comp TIA offers many certifications:


• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• See www.comptia.org for more

• Other certifications
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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Path of the PC Tech

• CompTIA A+ Exams
• 220-901
• Covers terminology and fundamental tasks
• 220-902
• Concentrates on operating system support, advanced
configuration, and troubleshooting scenarios
• Staying certified
• Retest every three (3) years
• Higher level certifications and continuing education
credits
(https://certification.comptia.org/stayCertified.aspx)
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Path of the PC Tech

• Pearson VUE administers the CompTIA A+


testing. (www.vue.com, 877-551-PLUS (7587),
www.pearsonvue.com/comptia/contact)
• Vouchers for testing
• $194.00 Each
• Discount (Call Total Seminars 800-446-6004 or 281-922-
4166, Obtain vouchers online at www.totalsem.com
• USMC uses www.cool.navy.mil/usmc and unit
funding

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Path of the PC Tech

• Obligate yourself—set a date.

• Set aside the right amount of study time.


• Refer to Table 1.3 on page 12 of your books.

• Follow a strategy for study depending on


whether you are an experienced or newbie
tech.

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Path of the PC Tech

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Summary

• Course Overview

• Path of the PC Tech

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