The CompTIA A+ certification demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge, ability, and skills in entry-level PC technology. Many industry insiders started with the CompTIA A+, and that led t

The CompTIA A+ certification demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge, ability, and skills in entry-level PC technology. Many industry insiders started with the CompTIA A+, and that led them to higher-paying, more complex jobs in both IT and cybersecurity.

Many large corporations such as Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and others recognize the value of the CompTIA A+ certification. For those of you in the military or working for the US Department of Defense, the credential is recognized under Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 of the DoD 8140/8570 IA Workforce baseline certifications. These skills will serve as your foundation for the more advanced cybersecurity certifications offered by CompTIA (Cloud+, CySA+, Linux+, Network+, Security+, Server+) and other organizations.

For this discussion, choose one of the following options (be sure to include the option number in your post title):

Option 1:

This course and the CompTIA A+ certification will help you prepare for and meet the knowledge and skill requirements needed for job roles including:

• desktop support specialist
• field service technician
• help desk technician
• help desk support specialist
• IT support specialist
• PC technician
• service desk analyst
• technical support specialist

Go to indeed.com or ziprecruiter.com and conduct research on the A+ certification. Choose a city, state, zip code, or ”remote” area of interest. What did you find? What surprised you? Are the salaries what you expected? Would you be willing to relocate to find a better position or garner more pay?

Option 2: