A+ Certification Track
Note: Computing Technology Industry Association unveiled a new structure for its flagship A+ hardware technician certification. Its entry-level title will retain its two-exam format, but CompTIA is moving away from the current Core Hardware and Operating Systems exams. Instead, candidates will be required to pass one "A+ Essentials" exam (220-601) that covers both hardware and software, plus choose one of several elective exams that focus on different areas of support.