A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate
Total Program Credits: 9
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.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 105 ◊ A+ PC Hardware & Software | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 106 ◊ A+ PC Maintenance & Repair | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet 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
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |