Who issues A+ Certificate?

THe A+ certification is is issued by CompTIA. It is a 2 part test: Core (which is basically hardware) and OS (operating system). Each test usually runs around $160. It is definately worth the money because this certification show prospective employers that you have a good understanding of how a computer and its parts interact. You can probably get by in a lot of technical jobs without it but it is a definite plus to have.