The CompTIA A$+$ certification demonstrates to employers that you have the knowledge, ability, and skills in entry$-$level PC technology. Many industry insiders started with the CompTIA A$+,$ and that led them to higher$-$paying, more complex jobs in both IT and cybersecurity.

Many large corporations such as Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, and others recognize the value of the CompTIA A$+$ certification. For those of you in the military or working for the US Department of Defense, the credential is recognized under Information Assurance Technical $($IAT$)$ Level $1$ of the DoD $8140/8570$ IA Workforce baseline certifications. These skills will serve as your foundation for the more advanced cybersecurity certifications offered by CompTIA $($Cloud$+,$ CySA$+,$ Linux$+,$ Network$+,$ Security$+,$ Server$+)$ and other organizations.

For this discussion, choose one of the following options $($be sure to include the option number in your post title$)$:

Option $1$:

This course and the CompTIA A$+$ certification will help you prepare for and meet the knowledge and skill requirements needed for job roles including:

desktop support specialist

field service technician

help desk technician

help desk support specialist

IT support specialist

PC technician

service desk analyst

technical support specialist

Go to indeed.com or ziprecruiter.com and conduct research on the A$+$ certification. Choose a city, state, zip code, or $$remote$$ area of interest. What did you find? What surprised you? Are the salaries what you expected? Would you be willing to relocate to find a better position or garner more pay?

Option $2$:

Visit the CompTIA.org$/$CertsRoadmap$.$ Explore the IT careers. What did you find interesting? Where did find the A$+$ certification? Choose a path and talk about what interests you. Does the tool help you see a career track? Why or why not?