A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate

Pathway:

A+ Microcomputer Technician

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.APL.CERT (C407N)

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:
  1. Describe the hardware and software components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions.
  2. Repair and replace hardware components to fix problems with client PCs.
  3. Install and configure Windows client operating system to prepare it for use.
  4. Describe LAN/WAN topologies, protocols and terminology needed to design, configure and maintain a network.
  5. Design and install a LAN to allow computers to communicate and share data.
  6. Design network security to provide users appropriate access and protection against intrusions.

(Reviewed Fall 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

Total Semester Credits:9
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.)

See CIS course descriptions.

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

Chairperson: Daniel Grigoletti, Ext. 3354; email: danielgrigoletti@triton.edu

 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)