CA71 CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
18 |
Program Description
The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills, and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or GED are NOT required
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Steve White, M.S., Program Coordinator/Department Chair
Email: Steven.White@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 467-6041
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
| CIST 1130 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| CIST Elective (4) | |
CIST Electives
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses must be taken five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.