7.3 Million
10 year Job Growth
$36,000
Avg. Starting Salary1
Issuing Authority
Issuing Authority Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
With more than 2,000 members, 3,000 academic and training partners and tens of thousands of registered users spanning the entire information communications and technology (ICT) industry, CompTIA has become a leading voice for the technology ecosystem.
CompTIA A+ Certification Detail
Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CompTIA A+ Certification Skills Gained
Understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and IT security- Understand operating system (OS) functionality and troubleshooting methodology
- Identify hardware, peripheral, networking and security components
- Know how to perform proper computer safety procedures and best practices
- Install, configure, upgrade and maintain PC workstations, the Windows OS and SOHO networks
CompTIA A+ Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs
highest Paying
PC Technician
PC Technicians install, upgrade, configure, and perform preventative maintenance on computer hardware and operating systems.
$26000
-
$52000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
Desktop Support Specialist
are in charge of providing excellent end user experience, which includes resolving potential or actual technical issues
$35000
-
$65000
Estimated Salary1
highest Paying
Technical Support
Technical support monitors and maintains the computer systems of network organizations. They install and configure computer systems and diagnose hardware and software failures to solve technical problems.
$26000
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$54000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.