A+ Microcomputer Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/29/2022
Program Description
At the successful completion of the A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to: Describe the hardware and sofrware components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions; repair and replace hardware components to fix problems with client PCs; install and configure Windows clinet operating system to prepare it for use; describe LAN/WAN topologies, protocols and terminology needed to design, configure and maintain a network; design and install a LAN to allow computers to communicate and share data; and desing network security to provide users appropriate access and protection against intrusions.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-1006 Computer Support Specialist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Triton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 640.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,220.00 |
| Books | $200.00 |
| Fees | $345.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,765.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
Performance Data
Program: A+ Microcomputer Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/29/2022
Program Description
At the successful completion of the A+ Microcomputer Technician Certificate, the graduate will be able to: Describe the hardware and sofrware components of a computer in order to understand their function, dependencies and interactions; repair and replace hardware components to fix problems with client PCs; install and configure Windows clinet operating system to prepare it for use; describe LAN/WAN topologies, protocols and terminology needed to design, configure and maintain a network; design and install a LAN to allow computers to communicate and share data; and desing network security to provide users appropriate access and protection against intrusions.
Established in 2020
CIP: 11-1006 Computer Support Specialist.
Provider Information
Triton College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 640.00 Hours / 12.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,220.00 |
| Books | $200.00 |
| Fees | $345.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,765.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction