This August... CompTIA Releasing... A+ (2009)

CompTIA is releasing new exams and objectives for A+ certification this August. Now this is official that the new CompTIA A+ (2009) certification will contain only two exams -

• 220-701 CompTIA A+ Essentials
• 220-702 CompTIA A+ Practical Application

According to CompTIA, the new version of CompTIA A+ Essentials is intended for the entry-level IT professional with at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. A+ exam 220-701 will test candidates for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism previously included in the 603 and 604 exams.

The CompTIA press release states that the exam 220-702, Practical Application, will be the extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, but the focus will be on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems, with more of a “hands-on” orientation.

For earning CompTIA A+ (2009 Edition) certification, successful completion of both 220-701 and 220-702 is required. More...