A+ Prep Certificate

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A+ Prep Certificate

Program Code: C25590M / C25590HM

Our Information Technology (IT) A+ Prep program will teach you about topics including network and security foundations, hardware and software support, operating systems concepts, and Windows administration. A+ certification helps verify your ability in PC and laptop hardware, software installation, and configuration of computer and mobile operating systems. This program will help prepare you for employment in entry-level positions technical support, networking, and other IT operational roles.

This is a certificate program and requires fewer credits and less time to complete than a degree or diploma program. Certificate programs can be taken alone but are often taken along with other IT programs.

This certificate is also available to high school students through our Career & College Promise program.

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Plan of Study

The recommended course sequence for this program and a complete list of related classes are available in the Academic Catalog. Click the button below to view a copy of this plan of study, which is also available as a PDF.

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Questions others are asking.

We offer several credentials that provide the flexibility you need. Most degree programs last two years and provide the most in-depth study of a particular subject. Diplomas and certificates take less time and are often taken in conjunction with other degree programs. Specialized training is also available for workforce development programs that are completed in less than a year.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

IT students can train and test for a variety of industry-recognized certifications, including A+, Security+ and Net+. Craven Community College is a Microsoft Academy and provides certification testing for the Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.

Contact Information

Career & Technical Programs
Bosch Advanced Manufacturing Center
New Bern Campus
252-638-7370

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