The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is due to change the format of the A+ certification by the end of this month. A+ certifies the competency of entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technicians. It signifies that the certified individual possess the necessary skills as defined by experts from companies across the industry. It is reported CompTIA are making the change in order to raise the profile of A+ Certification. http://comptia.org/certification/aplus/all_about_aplus.htm