A+ - A+ Certification Total Exams - 2 Back

Technology Focus
Basic PC Hardware and Operating Systems

What does it prove?
A+ certification proves that you can successfully troubleshoot the majority of PC hardware and operating system issues.

Who is it designed for?
A+ certification is designed for entry-level computer professionals who have about six months experience tinkering with PCs.

What is required?
Candidates must pass two exams: one hardware-focused exam and one operating system-focused exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
CompTIA, the creator of the A+ certification exams, assumes that you are computer-literate, but not an expert. There are no special prerequisites for this certification.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
If all of your experience has been with Apple computers, you may want to familiarize yourself with PCs before pursuing this certification.

Network+ - Network+ Certification
Total Exams - 1 Back

Technology Focus
General networking technologies.

What does it prove?
Network+ certifies that you are familiar with the core concepts and practices of networking across a variety of standard systems.

Who is it designed for?
Network+ is designed for technical professionals and aspiring technical professionals who will administer or design or implement networking technologies.

What is required?
Candidates must pass one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
CompTIA, the creator of the A+ certification exams, assumes that you already possess the basic hardware and software troubleshooting skills measured in the A+ certification.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
The Network+ certification is excellent preparation for more advanced networking certifications such as the MCSA, MCSE, and CNE.

I-Net+ - I-Net+ Certification
Total Exams - 1 Back

Technology Focus
Basic Internet technologies.

What does it prove?
I-Net+ proves that you are a skilled Internet user and also know the basic structure and technological complexity of the Internet.

Who is it designed for?
I-Net+ is designed for entry-level professionals who will be working with the Internet in the context of their career.

What is required?
Pass one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
You should be familiar with the Internet as a user, but you do not need to have significant computer expertise to prepare for this exam.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.

What else should I know?
Some other certifications, notably CIW, use this exam as an optional substitute for other required exams.

Server+ - Server+ Certification
Total Exams - 1 Back
Technology Focus
Key server maintenance and design technologies.

What does it prove?
Server+ certification proves that you know the core issues and technologies surrounding server operation and maintenance regardless of vendor.

Who is it designed for?
Server+ is designed for technical professionals who install and administer servers on a regular basis.

What is required?
Passing one required exam.

What are the prequisite skills?
Candidates should already be familiar with core hardware and software concepts covered in A+ certification and core networking concepts covered in Network+ certification.

How should I prepare?
Most certification candidates prepare through instructor-led courses in an IT-SOL classroom, , or self-study using thick books from reputable publishers (IT-SOL can get a discount on many of these books for you). Often, a blend of these 2 learning methods may be the best solution. In all cases, it is best to choose the training method you are most comfortable with and to supplement our training with practice exams. All of these methods (courses, books, practice exams) are available through IT-SOL.