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It is recognized as one of the very first certifications that prospective IT professionals should obtain. A+ validates enough general knowledge and skills about computers and networking to be competitive for entry level jobs in IT Desktop Support.  \nThis training is sponsored by a Department of Higher Education grant and is free to qualified individuals.  \nTraining will be intensive. Participants should have computer literacy skills: keyboarding, basic understand of computers and the internet. Participants should be available for all training sessions as well as paid experiential training aimed at becoming competitive for a summer internship.  \nCompTIA A+ Exam vouchers will be provided!  \nInterested? Email [cgordon@massbay.edu](cgordon@massbay.edu) for an interview  \nHere are the details:  \nInstruction Location: MassBay Ashland Campus – 250 Eliot Street, Ashland, MA  \nInstruction Length: 40 hours over 8 weeks: 2/4 – 3/20/2020  \nInstruction Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6pm-9pm  \nPaid Experiential Education: 20-30 hours over 5 weeks: 3/23 – 4/30/2020  \nExperiential Location: Any of three campus locations  \nInterviews for with IT Companies for Potential Summer Internships: 4/1 – 4/30/20  \nPaid Summer Internship Opportunities: 5/20 – 8/30/20","cbCaikUUi26HzLbw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikUUi26HzLbw","pdf",378528,"English","# Program Overview\n## Training Prerequisites and Expectations\n# Course Schedule and Structure\n## Instructional Details\n## Paid Experiential Education and Internships","[{\"question\":\"What is the value of the CompTIA A+ certification?\",\"answer\":\"CompTIA A+ is an industry-recognized credential that validates fundamental computer and networking skills, making individuals competitive for entry-level IT desktop support positions.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible for this free training program?\",\"answer\":\"Qualified individuals who possess basic computer literacy skills, such as keyboarding and a fundamental understanding of computers and the internet, are eligible for this grant-funded training.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the program schedule entail?\",\"answer\":\"The program includes 40 hours of instruction over 8 weeks, followed by 20-30 hours of paid experiential education over 5 weeks, and provides pathways to potential summer internships.\"}]","CompTIA A+ Certification Training - MassBay Community College | PDF",1789886007]