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Harford Community College is dedicated to collaborating with students with temporary or permanent documented disabilities to ensure equal access to all College educational opportunities and services. If you are in need of accommodations to access this program of study, contact the Office of Accessibility.

Interested in computers, how they work, and tearing them apart? Do you like to problem solve and think creatively?

CompTIA® A+ certification is the starting point for an entry-level job as a Computer Support Technician, Help Desk Technician, or a Technical Support Specialist, and the beginning of a career in the high-demand IT field.

A+ Certification is an industry-wide, globally recognized credential for today’s Computer Support Technicians and Help Desk/End User Supporters. It is DoD 8570.01-M approved, marketable certification that organizations seek when hiring techs to support and maintain the work of end users and their workstations. A+ demonstrates comprehension of hardware, software, operating systems, system troubleshooting, technology repair, networking, mobility, security and operational procedures. ​The courses offered at Harford Community College provide a firm foundation of the knowledge, ability, and skills needed to get started in the IT field.