Industry-Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guide: ITIT014 - CompTIA A+ - June 3, 2025

Sep 20, 2026

Industry-Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guides (ITAGs) are a statewide transfer initiative guaranteeing college credit for specified courses aligned to industry-recognized credentials. The guide explains eligibility and verifies that credit is guaranteed only at institutions offering an equivalent course or program. It details the required credential CompTIA A+ including exams 220-1101 and 220-1102 and a current additional certification requirement, then maps ITIT014/CTIT014 learning outcomes to CompTIA exam objectives. Credential access and verification use Credly digital badges for students and institutions.

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Credential Transfer Assurance Guide Overview

Required Credential and Exam Requirements

Credit Access and Verification

Course Information

Learning Outcomes and Credential Alignment

| Industry-Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guide: ITIT014
CompTIA A+
June 3, 2025 | | --- | | | | Industry-Recognized Credential Transfer Assurance Guides (ITAGs) are a statewide transfer initiative that guarantees the award of college credit to individuals earning agreed-upon, industry-recognized credentials. Students meeting credentialing requirements, regardless of where the learning was achieved, are eligible to earn credit for specified courses deemed equivalent to the stated industry-recognized credential listed on the ITAG document. Credentials are reviewed and aligned to postsecondary learning outcomes that are endorsed by Ohio’s public institutions of higher education. The credit is only guaranteed at institutions that offer an equivalent course or program. Additional information on accessing and awarding ITAG credit is outlined in this document. | | Required Credential | | Credit Access and Verification | | --- | --- | --- | | Credential name: CompTIA A+
Credential issuer: CompTIA
Exam(s) required: Both CompTIA A+ examinations (currently 220-1101 and 220-1102)
Additional Certification must be current (achieved or renewed
requirements for within the past three years) . Previous versions of credit: the exam may qualify for credit if credential has
been renewed within the past three years. | | Student: When you earn your CompTIA certification, you’ll receive an email letting you know that you can claim your digital badge at Credly’s Acclaim website. From your Credly account, share your badge via your college's preferred email address.
Institution: Credentials can be verified with a Credly digital badge. Provide the student the email address to which they should share their Credly digital badge. More information about the badges is available on CompTIA’s website. | | | | | | Course Information | | | | Course Name and Articulation Numbers: ITIT014 PC Operating System, Hardware Operation, and Maintenance/A+ (CTIT014)
Credit Hours: 3
Course Description: This course provides basic knowledge for properly installing, configuring, upgrading, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern computer hardware including CPUs, storage devices, adapters, video displays, printers, and communication devices. Coverage includes desktop and server systems, basic networking, virtualization, mobile devices, and security; it includes functions and characteristics of Operating Systems in common use. Emphasis will be given to the current versions of common Operating Systems, small office/home office (SOHO) networks and security practices for both. This course will help students prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. It should be noted, however, that additional test preparation work is recommended before attempting the actual certification exam. | | | Learning Outcomes and Credential Alignment Alignment of CompTIA A+ Certification to Learning Outcomes for ITIT014/CTIT014 PC Operating System, Hardware Operation, and Maintenance/A+ |
Postsecondary Learning Outcomes: |
Credential Alignment: | | --- | --- | | PC Operating System, Hardware Operation, | Exam Objectives 220-1101 AND 220-1102 | |
and Maintenance/A+ (ITIT014/CTIT014) |
(Numbers refer to CompTIA Content Numbering System) | | 1. Explain, compare, and contrast common | 1101-1.1 Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components. | | hardware components of modern devices such | 1101-1.2 Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices. | | as personal computers, storage devices, | 1101-1.3 Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices. | | mobile devices, motherboards, power | 1101-1.4 Given a scenario, configure basic mobile-device network connectivity and application support. | | supplies, processors, memory, display, | 1101-3.2 Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM. | | printers, and other peripherals. * | 1101-3.3 Given a scenario, select and

FAQs

What does an ITAG guarantee for students who earn an approved credential?

An ITAG guarantees the award of college credit for specified courses that are deemed equivalent to the listed industry-recognized credential, provided students meet credentialing requirements.

Which exams and credential requirements are required for the ITIT014 guide?

The guide requires both CompTIA A+ examinations (220-1101 and 220-1102) and an additional certification that is current, including achievement or renewal within the past three years.

How do students access and share their credit verification information?

Students receive an email to claim a digital badge at Credly’s Acclaim site, then share the badge through their college’s preferred email address from their Credly account.

How are the ITIT014/CTIT014 learning outcomes aligned to the CompTIA A+ certification?

The document maps postsecondary learning outcomes to specific CompTIA exam objectives within 220-1101 and 220-1102, showing what knowledge and tasks students should be able to demonstrate.

Sep 20, 2026

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