Certification is career recognition through the evaluation and approval of individuals engaged in a specific occupation or profession. Professional certification has expanded significantly over the past decades. .
Why people like to get professional certification because certification can provide recognition and satisfaction for a lifetime in a career activity. Individuals can advance through various levels of certification, receive honors and recognition, at the same time improve their performance, and increase customer or client satisfaction. Most certification programs also have renewal requirements that include continuing education to ensure that participants remain current in their field. In addition, once certification is received it can indicate certain capabilities to clients and customers.
A+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification that certifies the competency of service professionals in the computer industry. It is for anyone who wants an internationally recognized credential as a competent computer service professional. .
A+ Certification program is one of the largest certification worldwide. A+ Certification is developed and sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a global association of IT industry companies with the common goal of standardized qualifications for professionals working in the industry. Membership of CompTIA include most of the global software and hardware manufacturers such as Microsoft, IBM, Lotus, Dell, Compaq, etc. .
The technical requirement of A+ is need to pass two exams. First one is A+ CORE and second one is A+ OPERATING SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY.
Both exams are extremely practical in nature. The Core Hardware examination measures basic knowledge of installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and repairing microcomputer systems based on standards defined by CompTIA's test specification. The Operating System Technologies exam measures basic knowledge of Command Line Prompt, Operating Systems for installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting and repairing microcomputer systems.