Computer Systems Technology A+

An FCPS Academy Cyber Course

Course Info

•Computer Systems Technology I - Course #8622 •Computer Systems Technology II - Course #8623

Course Description

This class prepares students for the Electronics/Computer industry by providing them with entry level skills as an electronics/computer technician. An emphasis is placed on preparation for the industry-established A+ Computer Technician certification. This requires skills in basic computing electronics in addition to competency with computer hardware & software.  

Computer based training software, coupled with plentiful hands-on experience, prepare the student to install, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade computer equipment. The successful graduate of this program will be ready to pursue work in either the electronics / computer industries or  further academic training in post-secondary educational institutions.

Class Features

  • Meters & Test - Equipment
  • Power Supplies
  • Computers & - Peripherals
  • A+ Test Simulators
  • On Site A+ Exam
  • Networking - Equipment
  • Online Curricula

Professional Certification Opportunities

  • CompTia A+ Certification
  • Testout PC Pro Certification
  • Microsoft Office Specialist MOS
  • Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills

Potential Career Opportunities

  • Electronics Technician
  • Network Technician
  • Computer Technician
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Network Engineering

Features

Patrick Kuesters

Mr. Kuesters has been with Edison Academy since 2007 where he started teaching Network Administration. Since then he has added the Oracle, A+ and Cyber Security Capstone curricula to his responsibility. He currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and an MBA from University of Phoenix, and a Masters of Education from University of Virginia. Mr. Kuesters has held many different positions at several different companies thus, giving him a wide array of knowledge and experience in finance, business, retail, computers and education. In his career he has worked for several large corporations such as: Nordstrom, Verizon, AARP, Fannie Mae, ASIS, University of Phoenix and even NAVSEA.