Course Overview
A+ Certified Technicians possess knowledge and skills essential for employment as computer service technicians. This course utilizes the hardware and software technologies used in today's workplace and aligns with the topics examined in the A+ certification exam. The course includes lab activities in which students work with computer hardware and operating systems software to develop troubleshooting skills, assemble and configure computers, add peripherals, connect to networks and customize the operation of the computer. Students are expected to have working knowledge of computers. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,399.04
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the functions of the hardware components of a computer.
- Replace components to repair and upgrade computers.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues on a personal computer.
- Configure networking parameters to establish network connectivity.
- Install and provide basic configuration of a Windows operating system.
- Troubleshoot computer problems within a Windows environment.
- Describe procedures for adding and removing peripheral devices in a Windows environment.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
A+ Hardware Technician (CITX 1110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32992
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 32992
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), Monday, October 13th (Thanksgiving Day) and Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to online study materials. Visit home.pearsonvue.com for A+ Certification testing information.
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Status
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CRN 32993
Dates
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 32993
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Rouzbeh Keshavarz
Course outline
Important information
- No class on October 10th (Thanksgiving weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to online study materials. Visit home.pearsonvue.com for A+ Certification testing information.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Winter 2027
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 79147
Dates
Jan 06 - Apr 05 Loading
- CRN 79147
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 05 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Monday, February 15th (Family Day) and Monday, March 29th (Easter Monday). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. CITX 1110 provides instruction for A+ certification but does not include the exam for certification. Students are expected to be functionally literate using both hardware and software applications.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 47335
Dates
Jan 09 - Apr 10 Loading
- CRN 47335
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 10 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Saturday, February 13th (Family Day Weekend) and Saturday, March 27th (Easter Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. CITX 1110 provides instruction for A+ certification but does not include the exam for certification. Students are expected to be functionally literate using both hardware and software applications.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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