Welcome to ICD’s IT Academy, CompTIA™ A+ Certification Class

ICD’s IT Academy offers a variety of innovative training programs where people with disabilities can earn industry-recognized skills and certification. The CompTIA™ A+ program is a five-month, hands-on training that prepares individuals with disabilities to be entry-level professionals in the rapidly expanding information technology (IT) field.

The program includes fully accessible classroom instruction with a pathway to CompTIA™ A+ certification, work readiness training, and connection to employment opportunities.

Join ICD and get CompTIA™ certified!

Key Components of the Program

An Accessible Curriculum that has been adapted for different learning styles in a physically accessible environment that includes adjustable desks and computers, ergonomic peripherals, noise-canceling headphones, eye-tracking devices, screen readers, and real-time voice transcription. It is tuition-free for qualifying students.

Work Readiness workshops and one-on-one coaching (80 hours) to address topics such as resume development, cover letter writing, networking, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette.

Customer Service skills training (50 hours) to ensure graduates have the skill set needed to be successful in their individual career paths.

CompTIA™ A+ Certification, which is professionally recognized as the industry standard for establishing a career in IT. Test preparation for the certification is included in the program.

Connections to Employers through one-on-one work with Employment Specialists who create individualized career plans and help graduates secure career-track jobs.

Eligibility

You may qualify if you:

  • Are a New York State resident

  • Have a documented disability

  • Are unemployed or underemployed

  • Have an 8th grade reading and math level on TABE

  • Have a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Are able to commit to the five-month training without missing a class

  • Are legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.

Other factors may impact your eligibility.

Interested in the program?

Follow these easy steps to get started:

1. Watch a Short Informational Video

To watch the CompTIA A+ informational video, click here.

2. Submit an Application Form

To fill out the application form, click here.

3. Pre-Assessments

When you have completed your application, you will then be invited for program pre-assessments.

Questions about the CompTIA™ A+ program? Reach out to us:

 

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About the CompTIA™ A+ Certification

The CompTIA™ A+ certification is the industry standard for jumpstarting a career in IT and is trusted by employers around the world, including Intel, Blue Cross Blue Shield, HP, Dell, and more.

In the program, participants build foundational knowledge through hands-on learning in the following areas:

  • Hardware, Software, and Network Troubleshooting

  • Mobile Devices

  • Operating Systems

  • Operational Procedures

  • Security

  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Graduates who obtain the CompTIA™ A+ certification are prepared for employment as End User Computing Technicians, Computer Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians, and more. The average salary for someone with a CompTIA™ A+ personnel certification is $51,375, but the salary range is typically $40,000- $60,00.

Salary ranges can vary widely depending on additional skills and the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Who should apply for CompTIA™ A+ Program?  

The CompTIA™ A+ certification class is for individuals with basic computer and math skills. If you know the different types of computer hardware and understand how they work or if you have had computer issues that you were able to troubleshoot, then this is the class for you! Take your skills and career to the next level with ICD's CompTIA™ A+ training program.