CompTIA A+ (Includes Examinations)

**Get a Job role such as PC Technician / IT Support Administrator / 1st Line Support Engineer / Network Analyst and many others by completing the CompTIA training.**

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CompTIA A+ overview:

The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT. The CompTIA A+ is an industry-recognised global certification which validates your abilities and professionalism in the vast field of IT support, computer hardware and mobile devices.

The CompTIA A+ focuses on many versions of Windows Operating Systems and is updated to better reflect the newer technologies that are available in the industry.

The 1000 series covers the majority of Windows Operating Systems and even extends this material to both Mac OS X and Linux systems respectively. However, CompTIA has a proven track record for releasing new exams before the release of Windows Operating Systems.

CompTIA A+ course overview:

Chapter 1: PC Hardware

• Configure and Apply BIOS Settings
• Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes and properties
• Compare and contrast RAM types and features
• Install and configure expansion cards
• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media
• Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method
• Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose
• Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario
• Select appropriate components for a configuration, to meet customer specifications
• Given a scenario, evaluate the types and features of display devices
• Install and configure various peripheral devices
• Install SOHO multifunction device/printers and configure appropriate settings
• Compare and contrast differences between the various print technologies and the associated imaging process

Chapter 2: Networking

• Identify types of network cables and connectors
• Categories characteristics of connectors and cabling
• Explain the properties and characteristics of TCP/IP
• Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols and their purpose
• Compare and contrast wireless network standards and encryption types
• Install, configure and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings
• Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features
• Install, configure and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings
• Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features
• Understand and differentiate between different network infrastructures
• Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions and features

Chapter 3: Mobile Devices

• Install and configure laptop hardware and components
• Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop
• Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features
• Explain the characteristics of various types of mobile devices
• Compare and contrast accessories and ports of other mobile devices

Chapter 4: Hardware and Peripheral Troubleshooting

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video, projector and display issues

In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams:

• CompTIA A+: 220-1001
• CompTIA A+: 220-1002

This course is the perfect foundation for beginner PC technicians and anyone wishing to upskill themselves.

No prerequisites for the CompTIA A+ course.

No other downloads or installations are required.

After completion, you will easily find work for example as a Hardware Engineer or a 1st line Support Technician. Below is a short list of the starting range of career opportunities offered to A+ Technicians

• Systems Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Support Specialist
• Field Service Technician
• Desktop Support Specialist
• 1st Line Support Engineer
• IT Support Administrator
• PC Technician

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