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According to Gregg Burnett, VP of Business Development from K Alliance, Countrywide Training will be bundling these high-quality self-study videos with their A+ boot camp classes. “We are pleased to be able to help Countrywide Training extend its coverage while also being able to deliver consistent training to A+ trainees preparing for the new exams.”
CompTIA’s Web site states that the CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition is the latest version of A+ certification. In order to get certified, A+ certification candidates must pass two exams: CompTIA A+ Essentials and A+ Practical Application. Each exam is a timed, 90-minute exam consisting of 100 questions that measure the candidate’s skills in computer technology fundamentals, networking, security, troubleshooting, communications, professionalism, and problem-solving. A “bridge” exam is available for CompTIA A+ 2006 Edition credential holders wanting to upgrade their A+ certifications to the latest edition.
CompTIA, like many IT certification authorities, periodically updates its certification programs to reflect changing technologies. While the 2006 Edition of A+ certification is by no means obsolete and is still relevant, the 2009 Edition validates additional technical skills. One of the key differences between the A+ 2006 and A+ 2009 Editions is the second exam. With the 2006 Edition, candidates had to pass an A+ Essentials exam and then choose to specialize as an IT Technician, a Remote Support Technician, or a Depot Technician. Each technician role had its own specific A+ certification exam that had to be passed along with the A+ Essentials exam. With the 2009 Edition, the second exam, Practical Application, measures the A+ candidates’ abilities in applying their A+ Essentials skills as they troubleshoot and solve computer problems.
Now that the A+ certification program actively measures exam candidates’ ability to put their knowledge to practical use, trainees benefit from online videos that stress these practical skills. K Alliance has long stressed the importance of “real world” applications of technology in its IT certification training videos.
About K Alliance:
K Alliance offers CompTIA A+ 2009 training as well as online IT training videos covering all major IT certifications, IT topics, computer training, desktop applications training, and business soft skills training.
Other press releases from K Alliance
- Leading IT Training Firm K Alliance Sponsors Training 2010 Conference & Expo - January 29th, 2010
- Tampa Bay, FL Gets Retrained by K Alliance - October 26th, 2009
- Plateau, a Visionary Leader in Learning Management Systems, Partners with K Alliance - October 26th, 2009
- K Alliance Announces the Release of Windows 7 Training Courses - September 21st, 2009
- K Alliance Now Offers Distance Learning Courses - July 13th, 2009
- K Alliance Training Videos Are Now Being Used By New Horizons of the Quad Cities in Iowa - June 16th, 2009
- K Alliance Will be Providing New Horizons of San Francisco With All Their Training Video Needs - June 8th, 2009
- K Alliance Releases New Training Videos for Microsoft Windows 2008 - May 11th, 2009
- ProTech Diagnostics Is Now Part of K Alliance’s Training Curriculum - May 11th, 2009
- K Alliance Is Now a Member of CompTIAs Network of Specialized Trainers That Gain Exclusive Insight into Requirements and Guidelines for Each of Their Certifications - April 29th, 2009
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Gregg BurnettTitle: Vice President of Business Development
K Alliance LLC
2203 N. Lois Ave. - Ste 1210
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 1-800-330-9111
Email: gburnett@kalliance.com
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