A+ Course Info
A+ - Course #8536
Times Available: 7:25-9:00, 9:30-11:00, 11:15-1:30
A+ 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 electronics in addition to competency with computer hardware & software.
Modern equipment, including the latest electronics circuit simulation 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.
A+ Class Pictures
Dennis Belyea, Instructor
Dennis Belyea joined the Academy in 2003 as the Computer Systems Technology instructor. He set himself apart from other first year teachers by being nominated for the Fairfax County Public Schools First Year Teacher of the Year award. Mr. Belyea spent fifteen years working in industry prior to joining the teaching profession. His resume includes: owning his own computer service business, working as a technical analyst for Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington, working for Gateway Corporation as a service manager and sales manager and serving in the United States Navy.
Mr. Belyea holds an Associates Degree in Network Engineering and is A+ Certified in Computer Systems Technology. He lives in Manassas, Virginia with his wife and four sons.
Dennis.Belyea@fcps.edu
Class Features
Electronics Trainers
Meters & Test - Equipment
Oscilloscopes
Power Supplies
Computers & - Peripherals
A+ CBT's
A+ Test Simulators
On Site A+ Exam
Networking - Equipment
Potential Career Opportunities
Electronics Technician
Network Technician
Computer Technician
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Network Engineering
Mentor Firms
Intel
Computer Learning - Center
TESST Electronics