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This wikibook discusses the information necessary to obtain the [[wikipedia:CompTIA|CompTIA]] A+ certification.  The A+ certification is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT practitioners.  The CompTIA Network+ and A+ exams can be applied together toward the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) program.

The A+ certification ensures that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure office computing equipment, describe computing technologies, basic principles, adhere to professional standards, and use testing tools.  Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA A+ candidates have at least twelve months of experience in PC repair or adequate academic training. 

== Book contents ==
* [[/Basic Exam Info/]]{{decistage|6}}
* [[/Exam Objectives/]]{{decistage|3}}
* 220-801{{decistage|1}}
**[[/Exam Objectives/Life as a Tech|Life as a Tech]]{{decistage|1}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Hardware|Hardware]]{{decistage|1}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Networking|Networking]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Mobile Devices|Mobile Devices]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Printers|Printers]]{{decistage|0}}
* 220-802{{decistage|1}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Operating Systems|Operating Systems]]{{decistage|1}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Installing Operating Systems|Installing Operating Systems]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Working in Windows|Working in Windows]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Windows Maintenance, Security, and Recovery|Windows Maintenance, Security, and Recovery]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Mobile Devices|Mobile Devices]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Security|Security]]{{decistage|0}}
** [[/Exam Objectives/Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]]{{decistage|0}}
*[[/Exam Prep/]]{{decistage|0}}

== Resources ==

=== Training ===
* [http://www.professormesser.com/ Professor Messer] YouTube videos and other training resources
* [http://www.comptia.org Comptia] A+ Certification provider
* [http://www.totalsem.com/ Total Seminars]
* [http://www.pearsonitcertification.com/ Pearson IT Certification] Home of the Exam Cram Series
== See also ==
* [[Network Plus Certification]]
* [[Security+ Certification]]
* [[Server+ Certification]]
* [[Linux+ Certification]]
* [[LPI Linux Certification]]
* [[CIW Certification|CIW Home]]

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