IT Technician

Objectives

This program was created for individuals who are interested in becoming Information Technology Technicians. The objective is successful completion of the CompTIA A+ certification.

IT Technician Job Description

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An Information Technology (IT) Technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers. The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Computer repair technicians work in a variety of settings, encompassing both the public and private sectors. Because of the relative newness of the profession, institutions offer certificate and degree programs designed to prepare new technicians, but computer repairs are frequently performed by experienced and certified technicians who have little formal training in the field.

Certification

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The courses prepare the student for CompTIA A+ Essentials and Practical Application Exams for the IT Technician certification. CompTIA A+ IT Technician certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism. CompTIA A+ ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering certification options for specific job scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the exam combination that best fits their needs.

Prerequisites

During the recruitment process, candidates for the IT Technician program will be reviewed for the following prerequisites:

  • High school graduate
  • Computer hobbyists or technicians with basic experience working with and supporting Microsoft Windows-based computer hardware and software

Courses

The program is broken down into four segments: training, test preparation, internship, and job search. The entire program should take 10 months or less to complete. The schedule is as follows:

  • Training: 10 weeks
  • Test Prep: 8 weeks
  • Internship: 16 weeks
  • Job Search: 8 weeks