--- title: The Router | A+ Certification description: A+ Certification | Tech901 provides instructor-led technology training, industry certifications, and career support to help Mid-South adults build skills employers value and pursue rewarding careers in technology. image: https://blog.tech901.org/hubfs/2026%20Blog%20Banner-1.png --- [![TECH901-logo-header](https://blog.tech901.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Tech901_Brand_Logos/TECH901-logo-header.png?width=3000&height=706&name=TECH901-logo-header.png "TECH901-logo-header")](https://tech901.org/) [A+ Certification](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification) ## [Taking a Chance on Yourself: Paula & Joel's IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) “I always tell people that \[Tech901\] is investing in you because they want you to succeed. They want Memphis to succeed and see \[an IT workforce\] as a real need.” - Joel Campbell Paula and Joel’s IT... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## ["It all goes back to community:" IT Fellow Tahja Belin Reflects on Her IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) “I’m just one person, but \[Tech901’s\] community is always there to remind me I’m not alone. I’m proof that anyone can achieve what I have.” — Tahja Belin, 2025 Tech901 IT Fellow [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) ## [Kelly Miller: The Importance of Investing in Yourself](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelly-miller-the-importance-of-investing-in-yourself) “I’m working towards a version of my life that is fluid in all the things that are me. Living is art, and I’m having so much fun creating the mural that is my life.” - Kelly Miller [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/kelly-miller-the-importance-of-investing-in-yourself) [Certifications](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/certifications) ## [Three Tech Certifications That Can Change Your Life](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/three-certifications-from-tech901-can-change-your-life) The tech industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The tech sector in particular is projected to reach $5 trillion this year, according to IDC (that's about a 4.2% industry... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/three-certifications-from-tech901-can-change-your-life) [Student Highlight](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/student-highlight) ## [Lawrence Dennis: Memphis Renaissance](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lawrence-dennis-memphis-growth) "How’s everything at Tech901 going?" he asks as we sit down. [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/lawrence-dennis-memphis-growth) 5 min read [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) - Feb 13, 2020 ## [Nick Rodgers: Back to School](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/nick-rodgers-back-to-school) If you're interested in any of the courses Nick has taken, click on one to learn more. Begin your IT career with our online application. If you ran into Nick Rodgers today, it's likely it would be on the grounds of his alma... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/nick-rodgers-back-to-school) 3 min read [A+ Certification](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification) - Sep 5, 2018 ## [August 2018 Graduation](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/august-2018-graduation) "Anything that chirps, beeps, face times or books, processes data; Anything that scans, prints, snaps, chats, pings or rings belongs to us and we can handle it." (The Technologist Credo, Charles Elliot) [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/august-2018-graduation) 1 min read [A+ Certification](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification) - Aug 14, 2017 ## [Prepare for your Future in IT: Take IT Foundations](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/prepare-for-your-future) Employers in today's world often want to see more than just a diploma on a resumé. Job applications often list years of experience as a requirement next to or in place of a college degree. And in the computer and IT world,... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/prepare-for-your-future) 2 min read [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) - May 5, 2017 ## [TECH901 HONORED AS CHARITY SPOTLIGHT AT CITYCURRENT SIGNATURE BREAKFAST HOSTED BY SERVICEMASTER](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-honored-as-charity-spotlight-at-citycurrent-signature-breakfast-hosted-by-servicemaster) Memphis, TN – May 5, 2017 – Tech901 was honored as the Charity Spotlight Company at the cityCURRENT signature breakfast series on Friday, May 5, 2017. Hosted by ServiceMaster, the breakfast brought together hundreds of business... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/tech901-honored-as-charity-spotlight-at-citycurrent-signature-breakfast-hosted-by-servicemaster) 2 min read [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) - Apr 13, 2017 ## [IT Skills Tech Companies Want](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-skills-tech-companies-want) In the evolving wild world of technology, it can be a little overwhelming to keep up with the skills employers are looking for in a job candidate. Well, guess what? We did all of the hard work for you! Look no further because... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-skills-tech-companies-want) 1 min read [Tech901 Academy](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/tech901-academy) - Jan 30, 2017 ## [Student Highlight: Connor Dawkins](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-highlight-connor-dawkins) Meet Connor Dawkins, student in our Fall II course and CompTIA A+ certified student, eager to learn more about Information Technology. Serving as an Infantry and Combat Engineer in the United States Marine Corps, Connor has... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-highlight-connor-dawkins) 1 min read [CompTIA](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/comptia) - Jun 15, 2016 ## [Student Highlight: Jenice Shea](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-highlight-jenice-shea) Over the summer, we will highlight a student weekly from our CompTIA A+ certification course at the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis. Our class is comprised of forty-eight tech-driven individuals who are... [Read More](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/student-highlight-jenice-shea) - [1](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us) - [2](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/topic/a-certification/page/2) - ### Popular Post [Want to know more about IT Networking? Look no further!](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/itnetworkinginfo) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) - Jun 19, 2017 ["It all goes back to community:" IT Fellow Tahja Belin Reflects on Her IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/it-all-goes-back-to-community-it-fellow-tahja-belin-reflects-on-her-it-journey) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Dec 17, 2025 [Ryan Burrell: Wired for IT](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/ryan-burrell-wired-for-tech) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) - May 8, 2020 [Taking a Chance on Yourself: Paula & Joel's IT Journey](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/taking-a-chance-on-yourself-paula-joels-it-journey) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Feb 26, 2026 [A Common Goal of Self and Career Improvement: Tech901's Vision for its Next Decade](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/a-common-goal-of-self-and-career-improvement-tech901s-vision-for-its-next-decade) [Remember Media](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/remember-media) - Nov 19, 2025 ### Recent Posts [Beyond Basic Computer Skills: Building Technical Knowledge for Your Career](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/beyond-basic-computer-skills) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Oct 26, 2026 [Why Tech901 Starts with the Basics—And Why Employers Do Too](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/why-tech901-starts-with-the-basics) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Jul 29, 2026 [Why Your Career Hub Profile Matters More Than You Think](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/your-career-hub-profile-matters) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Jun 25, 2026 [Job Postings Keep Saying the Same Thing](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/job-postings-saying-the-same-thing) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) May 8, 2026 [VCR. DVD. Streaming. AI. You’ve Adapted Before. This Is No Different.](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/vcr-dvd-streaming) [Jenny Carmichael](https://blog.tech901.org/en-us/author/jenny-carmichael) Apr 30, 2026 ### Subscribe and Stay Informed Read success stories of Tech901 graduates hired for Information Technology jobs in Memphis. From Networking and Cybersecurity to Project Management and Computer Programming, Tech901 training produces real results and changes lives. 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