CompTIA® A+ Certification


Course number : 2040034    ID : 22948    Section Number : 31M

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Prerequisite:

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 on Campus: In Person

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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Class Details

50 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  NOVA Manassas Campus. 
  NOVA Workforce Online Class.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 6.4

 

Notice

Please read:  Learn on Campus: In Person - Class meets on campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.

This class requires the use of your myNOVA account and the CANVAS online classroom. Please follow these instructions on how to activate your myNOVA account before the first day of class: How to access myNOVA and Canvas

This class requires the use of classroom computers. You must use your myNOVA account to log on to computers.

Click here to see the Software Requirements for your class.

Important: By enrolling in this class as part of the FastForward - New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG) and as a condition to receiving a grant, the student agrees to the following terms and conditions as specified in the WCG Agreement (Preview PDF).This agreement will be completed electronically during registration.

Tuition: 

$3,705.00

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 04/04/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
2/7/2026 - 2/28/2026 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM Manassas, NOVA Manassas Campus  Map Muhammad Iftikhar  Lecture
3/1/2026 - 3/21/2026 Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM VIRTUAL-ONLINE, NOVA Workforce Online Class  Map, Room: Online TBD TBD  Independent Study
3/28/2026 - 4/25/2026 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM Manassas, NOVA Manassas Campus  Map Muhammad Iftikhar  Lecture
4/26/2026 - 5/16/2026 Weekly - Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM VIRTUAL-ONLINE, NOVA Workforce Online Class  Map, Room: Online TBD TBD  Independent Study

Other Class Offerings

CompTIA® A+ Certification
ID: 22946

01/20/26 - 04/23/26
Weekly - Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
58 sessions.

Location
NOVA Workforce Online Class

Instructor
Multiple


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