CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification

 This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering.

CompTIA A+ Program Pricing:

• Regular/Full Price: $2,499
• FastForward Price: $833
• FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

In this course, we will cover both the Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives. With this highly interactive course, you will learn the IT essentials needed to successfully pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam. Your first module (220-1001) will concentrate on PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, and learning how to troubleshoot hardware and network connectivity issues through hands-on labs and real-world examples. Your second module (220-1002) will specifically cover installing and configuring operating systems such as Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X, and Linux. Additionally, you will learn and apply methods from two highly-sought areas in Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing. This course will prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA A+ exam, boosting opportunities for your IT career. Both exams and all materials are included. 

Prerequisite: CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification, or 9-12 months of experience with Hardware/Software.