A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate

Pathway:

A+ Microcomputer Technician

Curriculum Code:

CIS.APL.CERT (C407N)

Total Program Credits: 15

The A+ Microcomputer Technician certificate is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the growing specialty of PC technical support. The courses parallel CompTIA’s A+ exam objectives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
  • describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions;
  • repair and replace hardware components to fix problems with client PCs;
  • install and configure Windows client operating system to prepare it for use;
  • describe LAN/WAN topologies, protocols and terminology needed to design, configure and maintain a network;
  • design and install a LAN to allow computers to communicate and share data; and
  • design network security to provide users appropriate access and protection against intrusions.

(Spring 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

 
CIS 105 A+ PC Hardware & Software

Core Course

3

CIS 106 A+ PC Maintenance & Repair

Core Course

3

CIS 174 Windows Client-Server Systems Administration

Core Course

3

CIS 210 # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

Note:  A+ Certified technicians can earn credit towards CIS 105◊ and/or CIS 106◊.

See CIS course descriptions.

Note: A+ Certified technicians can earn credit towards CIS 105◊ and/or CIS 106

Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354