The examinations for A+ certification have
been updated in order to keep up to date with the rapid progress of technology.
Computers are an area which has always been fast moving and it is not so long
ago that many people considered the idea of most houses (and indeed most
people) having their own computer as a science fiction day dream. With such swift
advancement it is important for everyone involved that the qualifications,
especially such an important one as the A+ certification, move forwards as the
technology does. Although it may be irritating to realise that your
qualification is out of date, keeping up to date gives you the advantage.
The2006 qualifications are still relevant
and accepted by companies and educational institutions worldwide, but the
examinations themselves are being retired. The last opportunity for the 2006
edition A+ examinations in the US, Canada and South Africa on February 28th
2010 and in Britain and the rest of the world on August 31st 2010.
After this the current, and only, A+ qualification available from CompTIA will
be the 2009 edition.
If you want to update your A+ certification
from 2006 to 2009 then it is possible to do so, as mentioned above, with a
bridge examination. This is a single ninety minute exam, code BR0-003,
consisting of eighty-five questions. On
the other hand, if you are updating from an older certification such as the
2003, then you will need to take both 2009 examinations in order to maintain A+
qualification. These exams are both ninety minutes long and each has one
hundred questions.
If you are interested in this qualification
and looking for A+ training
options, take a look at www.cvision.co.uk to find computer based training for
numerous IT qualifications including the 2009 CompTIA A+ certification.