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Course Description

CompTIA A+ Certification is a critical first step in opening the door to your IT career. Throughout this program, you will learn the essential skills needed to start a career working within the industry. CompTIA A+ Certification is vendor neutral and internationally recognized, giving you a competitive advantage no matter what country you're working in and what hardware you're working with. Upon completion of the program, you will be given vouchers to take both parts of the CompTIA A+ certifying exam. This program is fully online and instructor-led.
 
Length: 1 semester (Fall or Spring)
 
Format: online, asynchronous, instructor led, fixed start and end date.
 
Tuition $2195 includes course materials and exam vouchers
 
20 Continuing Education Units (200 hours)
 
*Also offered as a self-paced course with year-round enrollment: more details and to enroll

Course Outline

The CompTIA A+ Certification exam covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. It also covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled CompTIA A+ certification program, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's A+ certification exams. You will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, which covers the cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.

Learner Outcomes

Prepare to pass both CompTIA A+ certification exams

  • Understand basic PC hardware and its functions
  • Learn the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes for most devices
  • Master the setup and installation of various operating systems
  • Learn how to manage desktop and mobile devices
  • Become proficient in various technical processes so you can work for a variety of clients and employers
  • Begin the path toward a successful IT career or professionally grow in a current career
  • Understand the fundamental language of the IT world to better communicate with coworkers, employers, and clients

Prerequisites

Although there are no prerequisites to enroll in this course, students should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems.
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Section Title
CompTIA A+ Certification Prep- Fall 2026
Type
Online, fixed date
Dates
Aug 20, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $2,195.00
CEUs
20 CEUs

Section Notes

Registration deadline: August 27, 2026

This online asynchronous & instructor-moderated course will prepare you to pass the CompTIA A+ certification exams. Gain hands-on experience in this subject area using online simulation resources. Includes exam vouchers and online study materials. Meets August 20 - December 18, 2026.

This is a beginning-level course. Students should have sufficient knowledge to operate a Windows PC. This course is about applying existing computer knowledge with regards to studying and preparing for the CompTIA certification exams.

Third Party Funding Information

If paying with third party funding, this program is approved (but not limited to) the following funding options. Copy of award letter or voucher must be emailed to us to register.

Students may apply for WIOA workforce funding at any local career center. For more information visit our WIOA webpage

Military spouses can use MyCAA for Extended Learning programs. Learn more 

Veterans or Department of Rehab - email training authorization to elregistration@csusm.edu to register

Worker's Comp SJD vouchers- email complete voucher (page 2 signed and completed) to elregistration@csusm.edu to register

For questions please contact bramos@csusm.edu

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