As a Product Manager, I manage the lifecycle of our certifications. CompTIA A+ is updated every three years so my focus changes from year to year. For example, in January we launched the CompTIA A+ Core Series -- our eighth refresh since its initial introduction. So, this year my focus has been on ensuring a successful exam launch. Next year the product management emphasis will shift to researching how the next version of A+ should be modified. And in 2021, we’ll collaborate with the exam development team to build the next update to A+, coming full circle to another launch year in early 2022.
Although the focus changes every year, I am responsible for monitoring certification performance so that the organization can course-correct as needed. I work with industry to drive certification adoption, collaborate with sales to ensure our customers and partners have what they need, and support marketing efforts focused on building awareness of the value of certification.
Hardware
The 1001 exam’s hardware emphasis requires knowledge of installing and configuring CPUs, motherboards, RAM, and peripheral devices as well as familiarity with the cabling of these tools. For example, can you identify RJ45 cables and the various connectors needed to support an office-wide Ethernet setup?
Virtualization and cloud computing
While you’ll need to show knowledge of fundamental cloud computing concepts like common cloud models and virtual desktops, the exam will also provide scenarios for you to set up and configure client-side virtualizations.
Let’s talk a bit about the A+ certification. Why did CompTIA feel the time was right to update it?
Part of monitoring the health of the certification is a regular review of the job roles that we certify. While our review includes things like jobs data analysis and research reports, we also engage hundreds of IT professionals in the review and refresh of the A+ certification. What we continue to hear is that the rapid changes in cloud, virtualization, IoT, and cybersecurity impact the technical support role and subsequently the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform on-the-job. As the job role changes, so does A+.
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Although the focus changes every year, I am responsible for monitoring certification performance so that the organization can course-correct as needed. I work with industry to drive certification adoption, collaborate with sales to ensure our customers and partners have what they need, and support marketing efforts focused on building awareness of the value of certification.
Hardware
The 1001 exam’s hardware emphasis requires knowledge of installing and configuring CPUs, motherboards, RAM, and peripheral devices as well as familiarity with the cabling of these tools. For example, can you identify RJ45 cables and the various connectors needed to support an office-wide Ethernet setup?
Virtualization and cloud computing
While you’ll need to show knowledge of fundamental cloud computing concepts like common cloud models and virtual desktops, the exam will also provide scenarios for you to set up and configure client-side virtualizations.
Let’s talk a bit about the A+ certification. Why did CompTIA feel the time was right to update it?
Part of monitoring the health of the certification is a regular review of the job roles that we certify. While our review includes things like jobs data analysis and research reports, we also engage hundreds of IT professionals in the review and refresh of the A+ certification. What we continue to hear is that the rapid changes in cloud, virtualization, IoT, and cybersecurity impact the technical support role and subsequently the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform on-the-job. As the job role changes, so does A+.
More INfo: entry level a+ certification jobs
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