Overview
Computer Support Specialist (CompTIA A+ and Network+)
The Computer Support Specialist program is designed to prepare students to function as computerprofessionals in multiple technical, business, and healthcare settings. Computer technicians serve manytechnical support and IT operation roles with job titles such as Support Specialist, Field Service Technician,Desktop Support Analysist, and Help Desk Tier 2 Support. Net+ technicians serve many technical support andIT operation roles with job titles such as Network Administrator, Network Field Technician, System Engineer,IS Consultant, Help Desk Technician, Network Support Specialist, and Network Analyst.
Computer Support Specialist (CompTIA A+ and Network+) Program
The Computer Support Specialist program is designed to prepare students to support computer users byconfiguring, troubleshooting, managing wired and wireless networks, and problem-solve computer issues, andconnect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. This program willalso prepare students to support the IT infrastructure through installing and configuring systems to secureapplications, networks, and devices as well as perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigationtechniques
Certification
There are several National Certification exams that are available to students who successfully complete this program:
- CompTIA A+ Certification Exams Core 1 (Exam 220-1101) and Core 2 (Exam 220-1102)
- CompTIA Network+ Exam (Exam N10-008)
Financial Aid
Available Financial Aid / Grant Options
Military Affiliated
- Post 9/11 GI Bill