Certification by CompTIA

Certification Descriptions

A+ Certification (Approved Hours: 128)

The A+ Certification Program offers a standard of excellence to the PC support industry. CompTIA A+ program prepares you for certification by providing instruction on system configuration, installation, upgrades, diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and safety of vendor neutral PC Hardware. Many high-tech companies require their support staff to be certified. Prerequisite: Networking and Computer Fundamentals WITAC 1001 or Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment. Tuition $1860, Course # WITAC 2002, Text: CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials, 2009 Edition,Revised + CertBlaster, Student Manual ISBN # 978-1-4260-2174-9 and CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application (220-702), 2009 Edition, Revised + CertBlaster, Student Manual ISBN # 978-1-4260-2176-3.
Certification Tests:
220-701 for CompTIA A+ Essentials
220-702 for CompTIA A+ Practical Application
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

Network+ Certification (Approved Hours: 72)

Network technicians need to be certified in order to advance in the industry. A certified technician has a much better chance of finding work in the industry. Whether you're looking to upgrade your skills, advance your career, or start a career in networking, the Network+ certification course is for you. Prerequisite:Networking and Computer Fundamentals WITAC 1001 or Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment. Tuition $1200, Course # WITAC 1005, Text: CompTIA Network+ Certification, Exam N10-005 + CertBlaster, Instructor's Edition, ISBN 978-1-4260-3134-2.
Certification Test:
N10-005 for CompTIA Network+ Certification
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

Security+ Certification (Approved Hours 64)

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in network security; compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data and host security; access control and identity management;and cryptography. CompTIA Security+ provides the knowledge of security concepts, tools and procedures to react to security incidents.Prerequisite:Networking and Computer Fundamentals WITAC 1001 or Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management in a Windows environment. Tuition $805, Course # WITAC 0511, Text: CompTIA Security+ Certification, Exam SY0-301 +CertBlaster, Student Manual ISBN 978-1-4260-2832-8.
Ceritifcation Test:
SY0-301 for CompTIA Security+ Certification
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

Linux+ Certification (Approved Hours 72)

CompTIA Linux+ validates the fundamental knowledge and skills required of a Linux Administrator. The course will cover system architecture, GNU and UNIX commands, user interfaces and desktops, Linux installation and package management. Students who take this course and the certification test will also attain the LPIC-1 certification. Prerequisite:Networking and Computer Fundamentals WITAC 1001 or Basic computer and networking knowledge including file management. Tuition $905, Course # WITAC 2600, Text: CompTIA Linux+ Certification, Powered by LPI + CertBlaster, Student Manual, ISBN # 978-1-4260-2205-0
Certification test:
LX0-101 covers system architecture; Linux Installation and package management; GNU and Unix commands; devices, Linux file systems, and file system hierarchy standards.
LX0-102 covers shells, scripting and data management; user interfaces and desktops; administrative tasks; essential system services; networking fundamentals and security.
Certification Information at www.comptia.org

CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician Certificate (Approved Hours 30)

The CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician certification covers the knowledge and skills required to implement, deploy, and support healthcare IT systems in various clinical settings. Prerequisite: CompTIA A+ or 500 hours of hands-on IT technical experience in the healthcare IT field or The Healthcare Core Curriculum. Tuition $615, Course # WITAC 4020, Text: CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician (Exam HIT-001), Part # 085-710-S3PB - ISBN 1-4246-1874-6.
Certification test:
The CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician exam will show that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to implement, deploy, and support Health IT systems in the healthcare field. Successful candidates will understand regulatory requirements, healthcare terminology/acronyms, and possess a basic understanding of practice workflow while adhering to code of conduct policies and security best practices, in order to support Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems in medical facilities.
Certification Information at www.comptia.org