Learn more about Dr. Thomas in biz journal Q&A
President Dr. Jeremy Thomas recently was interviewed by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal for a Q&A, with topics such as what attracted him to the college and his first […]
College Credit Certificate inA+ Prep
Why A+ Prep
For students who have an industry background or knowledge, the A+ Prep Certificate offers preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician exams. These two exams comprise the CompTIA A+ Certified Technician certification. This vendor-neutral certification demonstrates competencies in the areas of installation, preventative maintenance, networking security, and troubleshooting. It demonstrates foundation-level knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support.
Students who feel they may have sufficient background or knowledge to be successful in one of these abbreviated programs are strongly encouraged to contact one of the program instructors prior to enrolling, to discuss the prior skill sets.
NOTE: This program is not financial aid eligible.
Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
12
Careers In A+
- Enterprise technician
- Field service technician
- PC technician
Courses in A+ Prep
| CRN | Course Name | Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ITS 112 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| ITS 116 | Computer Hardware | 3 |
| ITS 216 | Advanced PC Hardware/A+ Prep | 3 |
| NETW 120 | Basic Computer Networks or | 3 |
| NETW 125 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| Minimum total hours required for certificate | 12 | |
Quad-Cities Events
01Nov
11-01-2024 to 11-30-2024
Feed the Hawk – Food and hygiene drive
04Nov
11-04-2024 to 12-06-2024
ArtSpace Gallery exhibit – ‘Keepsakes: Real and Imagined’
04Nov
11-04-2024 to 11-27-2024
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
Business, Computer, and Engineering Technology News
BHC launches new advanced manufacturing program
To help ignite interest in manufacturing careers, Black Hawk College, Deere & Co. and the Safer Foundation are partnering on a new advanced manufacturing program. The IGNITE program is intended […]
Business honor society welcomes 3 new members
The Black Hawk College chapter of Alpha Beta Gamma National Business Honor Society welcomed three new members in Spring 2022. The purpose of Alpha Beta Gamma is to recognize and […]
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724