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Why did CompTIA create A+?
A+ was developed to:
- Set an industry-wide, nationally recognized standard of basic competency levels in the field of computer service
- Maximize efficiency in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting employees
- Meet the needs of today's information technology workforce by certifying individuals with in-demand skills
- Provide job seekers identifiable career paths, transferable skills and credentials that are industry recognized
- Produce the standards necessary for educators and trainers to better prepare individuals to meet today's job requirements.
How the program was developed
Developing the A+ service technician test modules is a rigorous, continuous and thorough
process, resulting in statistically-proven validity and reliability. A long list of CompTIA member companies, including the world's largest technology vendors, distributors, resellers, and
third-party maintenance organizations, joined together to develop the A+ test. Committees have developed a certification program that is relevant to the technology industry as a whole. They
contributed enormous resources to ensure that all aspects of the A+ Certification examinations meet the highest quality standards.
Hands-on service technicians used their real-world experience to define the test content. The
questions were written by experts in the field of microcomputer service. A multi-level review process for all the questions ensures that they are accurate as well as psychometrically sound.
Those who participate in writing the questions and reviewing them are confident that candidates will find the test tough but fair.
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