New Requirement: All students must complete the free
IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements.
Students must also have
one of the following:
- CompTIA TECH+ certification - See upcoming classes to earn this certification in 6 weeks!
- ITIL Foundation certification
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- NOVA courses ITE 221 or both ITN 106 and ITN 107 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades.
Before registering, complete the
IT Course Prerequisite Form and upload proof of one of the listed prerequisites. Students who register without submitting proof will be dropped from the course.
Course Description:
Learn@Home: Instructor-led, Live via Zoom and CANVAS
This course will give you the foundations needed for the CompTIA® A+ Core Series certification exams. You will learn to configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, configure device operating systems, and implement essential data backup and recovery methods through lectures and lab exercises. You will learn how to administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software and support basic IT infrastructure and networking. You will also gain skills to troubleshoot and problem-solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and the use of scripting in IT support. This course aligns with the CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 exams.
What is Expected:
Certification prep courses are rigorous and require strong commitment both during and after the instructor-led sessions. To successfully complete the course, you must:
- Attend at least 70% of all scheduled Instructor-Led Training (ILT lecture) hours.
- Complete all assignments and requirements set by your instructor.
- Continue your learning during the 21-day Independent Study & Exam Completion period following the instructor-led portion. For A+, you will complete two Independent Study periods - one for each Core exam.
- Schedule and take your certification exam no later than the final day of each Independent Study period.
- Upload your official exam score report within two days of taking the exam (pass or fail).
View the
Course Calendar (PDF) for a visual outline of ILT sessions and the Independent Study period.
What is Included:
CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs, and industry certification exam voucher. Students are assigned CertMaster Learn and CertMaster Labs ($307) on the first day of class, and they are non-refundable once class begins.
Additional Information:
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward provides short-term training for industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields. Eligible Virginia residents pay only one-third of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet Virginia domicile requirements (living in Virginia for at least one year with the intent to remain). A domicile form is included in the registration process.
Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial Assistance (FANTIC/G3) may cover the student portion (1/3 of the tuition), reducing your cost to $0. Complete the
Financial Assistance Survey to see if you qualify. Learn more about
FastForward.
CompTIA® A+ Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $3,705
- FastForward Price: $1,235
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Credit for Prior Learning allows you to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired and accelerates the completion of your educational goals. NOVA accepts select industry credentials for college credit. The
CompTIA® A+ certification is approved for
Credit for Prior Learning for the following classes at NOVA:
ITN 106 &
ITN 107
This program cannot be combined with any other discounts/promotions.
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