A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist (A+ CDS)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

This certificate program provides a whole lot knowledge of emerging technologies and hands-on skills to analyze, configure, design, test and trouble-shoot analog and digital circuits, install and service eletronic equipment and systems, and install, operate and service modern electronic and data communication systems.

Established in 1998

CIP: 15-1299 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

College Certificate

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: ICCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,499.00
Books$600.00
Fees$300.00
Total Cost$2,399.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program

Application Procedure

Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - placement test
  • Reading - placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: A+ Computer Diagnostic Specialist (A+ CDS)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/10/2027

Program Description

This certificate program provides a whole lot knowledge of emerging technologies and hands-on skills to analyze, configure, design, test and trouble-shoot analog and digital circuits, install and service eletronic equipment and systems, and install, operate and service modern electronic and data communication systems.

Established in 1998

CIP: 15-1299 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

7701 Lincoln Ave.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 376-7226

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Computer and Mathematical Occupations
    • (151244 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

College Certificate

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Industry Standard: ICCB

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 176.00 Hours / 11.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,499.00
Books$600.00
Fees$300.00
Total Cost$2,399.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program

Application Procedure

Students must complete an Oakton Community College application form prior to registering for any courses. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - placement test
  • Reading - placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes