CompTIA A+

Also called: A+ certification, CompTIA A plus, A plus certification, A+ cert, CompTIA A+ certification

CompTIA's entry-level IT certification, which CompTIA calls the industry standard for starting an IT career. It takes two exams, one on hardware and networking and one on operating systems and security, and fits help desk roles.

For example: A startup hires its first IT support person and asks for CompTIA A+ so the hire can set up laptops and accounts safely.