The Jeremi College Computer Support Specialist program is a combination of the CompTIA A+, Network + certifications and work based learning as a field technician. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career pathway in Information Technology (IT). It is an entry-level computer certification for computer service technicians. Earning A+ certification demonstrates that students possess the skills necessary to support enterprise IT infrastructures. Upon completing this course, students will gain the essential skills, technical expertise and foundational knowledge of today’s most relevant technologies, so that they confidently conduct the tasks necessary to install, upgrade, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, repair and perform preventative maintenance on computer hardware and operating system. The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1  and Core 2 . In addition to preparing for the CompTIA A+ Core 1  and Core 2  exams required for CompTIA A+ Certification, this training provides the skills to support users of personal computer hardware and operating systems. CompTIA A+ is a vendor-neutral certification which makes it the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. The program’s duration is 24 weeks, 600 clock hours split into 3 parts; the first part covers topics in Core 1 A+ exam ranging from Mobile Devices, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and Hardware and Network Troubleshooting. Students attend exam practice sessions and take the core 1 exam. Students are enrolled into an 8-week, 160 clock hours work based learning after taking and passing core 1 exam. They simultaneously continue CompTIA A+ by starting Core 2 which covers topics ranging Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting and Operational Procedures. Students prepare for and take the core two exam in the 12th week of the program. They start Network+ after completing Core 2. Network+ is a 300 clock hour for another 12 weeks. Students continue and complete their Work-based field technician learning during the first weeks of Network+. The total program clock hours is 600. Jeremi Vocational Institute maintains professional affiliation with CompTIA as a CompTIA Academy Partner. This affiliation provides certification opportunities for students. The program provides you with valuable tools and resources to assist you and ensure your success in the certification exams as well as enhancing your career opportunities.