Official Comptia A+ Objectives

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Hello,

I have a question:

I took my A+ back in April, 2002 and passed both on the first try.
At that time there were only the 2 test exams the Core and the OS I think (220-221 AND 220-222) I was down sized at that time school training was paid for. I found new employment in the customer service field and used my training some in and around the office. I helped the IT dept when they needed help but not as much as I would have liked to. I didn't follow all of the changes with A+ over the years.

Now I look at it and I see there are a number of exams to take!
A+ Essentials, 220-602 IT Technician, 220-603 Remote Support Technician and 220-604 Depot Technician. I went to Comp TIA website and am still a little confused. Do I need to look at certification in the other areas of A+ now?

The reason I am asking and (ya gotta love Michigan) I am down sized again six years later. Thank God the state is going to pay for more schooling again only this time I am going to take several courses and going for the MCSA. These courses are going to include an A+ refresher to catch me up on things. The IT field here in west Michigan is growing especially with all the new hospitals, and this is the field I want to be in. I just allowed my self to get side tracked for a while. So if someone could give me there views on all the changes and why there are different areas of A+ now I would appreciate it

Sorry for the long post!
Thanks