Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Course Objective: CompTIA A+ certification
Course Overview: These self-paced online trainings teach the core skills associated with the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams, as well as preparing you to take the certification exams.
Total Course Hours: includes 40-50 hours of online training for each exam (A+ Core 1 and A+ Core 2), plus 20+ hours of hands-on online labs. Estimated total: 100-130.
Total Weeks: 52
Course provided by: CompTIA
This training bundle includes:
• Online Training with integrated Labs: One year of access to CompTIA CertMaster Learn for A+ Core 1 and A+ Core 2. Learn the required skills and prepare for the test with comprehensive self-paced online training from CompTIA. CertMaster Learn includes full coverage of the exam objectives, plus practice exam questions and a timed final assessment that simulates the real exam. The training also includes integrated hands-on online Labs that allow you to apply your skills and practice in a hands-on virtual (online) lab environment.
• Exam vouchers: vouchers to take the A+ Core 1 and A+ Core 2 exams
Competencies to be achieved: Certification through CompTIA, Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
The training programs are offered STATEWIDE.
Learn More: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/comptia-online-training#A+
NOTE: because this is a self-paced program, there is not an instructor available to answer questions or help participants understand the material.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition: $855
Certification exams: cost of CompTIA A+ Core 1 and A+ Core 2 exams is included in tuition.
Total: $855
C. Books/Materials: N/A
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Technology Requirements - https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs#tech-requirements
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Jo Ann Sanders
Email: sand@email.arizona.edu
Phone number: 520.626.5091
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://ce.arizona.edu/classes/comptia-online-training#A+
G. Additional Information
Other Requirements: There are no prerequisites to take the CompTIA exams. However, CompTIA does recommend that exam candidates have a combination of training, experience and certification prior to attempting each exam.
A+ exam information: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
Background Check Requirements: Specific employers or roles may require a pre-employment background check.
H. Refund Policy: https://ce.arizona.edu/policies
I. Credentials:
• Industry Recognized: Yes, Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: CompTIA https://www.comptia.org/
• Stackable (Part of a sequence of credentials): Yes – Participants can earn additional CompTIA credentials as their knowledge and experience increase.
Career Pathway: Information Technology
• Portable: Yes – Nationally recognized
• Accredited Curriculum (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school): yes, the curriculum is provided by CompTIA, a nationally recognized industry association
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
130
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
no
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
CompTIA A+
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
See Financial Assistance FAQs: https://ce.arizona.edu/faqs
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - CompTIA, the IT Industry Trade Association
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$855.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$855.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$855.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$855.00
