Unveiling the Power of CompTIA A+
Are you ready to dive into the world of IT and become a certified problem solver? Look no further than our CompTIA A+ course, a gateway to launching your career in the digital era. This 3-day instructor-led program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in IT support roles. CompTIA A+ is the gold standard, recognized globally, and trusted by employers to identify top-notch IT professionals.
Who Is This Course For?
If you’re an aspiring IT technician or looking to kickstart your IT career, CompTIA A+ is your ideal starting point. Designed for individuals with basic computer user skills, this course helps you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification exams. You’ll learn the ins and outs of supporting operating systems, configuring PC components, troubleshooting networks, securing workstations, and more.
What to Expect
Our CompTIA A+ course is highly interactive, blending lectures, self-assessments, group discussions, activities, and videos to cater to diverse learning styles. With a focus on real-world scenarios and personal experiences, you’ll master the art of IT problem-solving. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to tackle any IT challenge that comes your way.
Embark on your IT journey with CompTIA A+ and become a certified professional who can think on their feet, supporting the technologies of today and tomorrow. Your IT career starts here!
Course Details
Duration: 3 days; Instructor-led
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace.
The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 1 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1101 and 220-1102) course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examinations (exam numbers 220-1101 and 220-1102), in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.
Audience
This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 Certification Exam.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.
You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
- The Official CompTIA® IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61)
Note: The prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams. For the most up-to-date information about the exam prerequisites, complete the form on this page:
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Methodology
This course is highly interactive and uses diverse teaching methods (lectures, self-assessments, group discussions, activities, and videos) to accommodate different learning styles This training will also leverage on participant’s personal life and work experiences.
Course Objectives
- Support operating systems.
- Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
- Explain network infrastructure concepts.
- Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
- Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
- Implement client virtualization and cloud computing.
- Implement physical security.
- Secure workstations and data.
- Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
- Support and troubleshoot laptops.
- Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.
- Implement operational procedures.
Outlines
Module 1: Supporting Operating Systems
Topic A: Identify Common Operating Systems
Topic B: Troubleshooting Methodology
Topic C: Use Windows Features and Tools
Topic D: Manage Files in Windows
Topic E: Manage Disks in Windows
Topic F: Manage Devices in Windows
Module 2: Installing and Configuring PC Components
Topic A: Use Appropriate Safety Procedures
Topic B: PC Components
Topic C: Common Connection Interfaces
Topic D: Install Peripheral Devices
Module 3: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Display and Multimedia Devices
Topic A: Install and Configure Display Devices
Topic B: Troubleshoot Display Devices
Topic C: Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
Module 4: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Devices
Topic A: Install System Memory
Topic B: Install and Configure Mass Storage Devices
Topic C: Install and Configure Removable Storage
Topic D: Configure RAID
Topic E: Troubleshoot Storage Devices
Module 5: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Internal System Components
Topic A: Install and Upgrade CPUs
Topic B: Configure and Update BIOS/UEFI
Topic C: Install Power Supplies
Topic D: Troubleshoot Internal System Components
Topic E: Configure a Custom PC
Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Operating Systems
Topic A: Configure and Use Linux
Topic B: Configure and Use macOS
Topic C: Install and Upgrade Operating Systems
Topic D: Maintain OSs
Module 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Topic A: Install and Manage Windows Applications
Topic B: Manage Windows Performance
Topic C: Troubleshoot Windows
Module 8: Network Infrastructure Concepts
Topic A: Wired Networks
Topic B: Network Hardware Devices
Topic C: Wireless Networks
Topic D: Internet Connection Types
Topic E: Network Configuration Concepts
Topic F: Network Services
Module 9: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks
Topic A: Configure Network Connection Settings
Topic B: Install and Configure SOHO Networks
Topic C: Configure SOHO Network Security
Topic D: Configure Remote Access
Topic E: Troubleshoot Network Connections
Topic F: Install and Configure IoT Devices
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Module 10: Managing Users, Workstations, and Shared Resources
Topic A: Manage Users
Topic B: Configure Shared Resources
Topic C: Configure Active Directory Accounts and Policies
Module 11: Implementing Client Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Topic A: Configure Client-Side Virtualization
Topic B: Cloud Computing Concepts
Module 12: Security Concepts
Topic A: Logical Security Concepts
Topic B: Threats and Vulnerabilities
Topic C: Physical Security Measures
Module 13: Securing Workstations and Data
Topic A: Implement Security Best Practices
Topic B: Implement Data Protection Policies
Topic C: Protect Data During Incident Response
Module 14: Troubleshooting Workstation Security Issues
Topic A: Detect, Remove, and Prevent Malware
Topic B: Troubleshoot Common Workstation Security Issues
Module 15: Supporting and Troubleshooting Laptops
Topic A: Use Laptop Features
Topic B: Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
Topic C: Troubleshoot Common Laptop Issues
Module 16: Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
Topic A: Mobile Device Types
Topic B: Connect and Configure Mobile Device Accessories
Topic C: Configure Mobile Device Network Connectivity
Topic D: Support Mobile Apps
Topic E: Secure Mobile Devices
Topic F: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues
Module 17: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Print Devices
Topic A: Maintain Laser Printers
Topic B: Maintain Inkjet Printers
Topic C: Maintain Impact, Thermal, and 3D Printers
Topic D: Install and Configure Printers
Topic E: Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
Topic F: Install and Configure Imaging Devices
Module 18: Implementing Operational Procedures
Topic A: Environmental Impacts and Controls
Topic B: Create and Maintain Documentation
Topic C: Use Basic Change Management Best Practices
Topic D: Implement Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
Topic E: Basic Scripting Concepts
Topic F: Professionalism and Communication
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