Comptia A+

Overview

We do offer weekend classes on every certifications

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients. The A+ certification is one of the most popular in the computer industry.

There are varying opinions on the value of the A+ certification, which is managed by independent technical certification vendor CompTIA. Some feel that it’s too easy to get and doesn’t require any real experience, making it of questionable value. Others believe it’s a good way to get that first job in IT.

Who is it for?

Those new to IT who need to learn the fundermetnals of an entry level job roll in IT support.

Description

Lesson 1:

• Personal Computer Components
• Personal Computer Components
• System Unit Components
• Storage Devices
• Personal Computer Connection Methods

Lesson 2:

• Operating System Fundamentals
• Personal Computer Operating Systems
• Windows User Interface Components
• Windows File System Management
• Windows System Management Tools

Lesson 3:

• PC Technician Professional Best Practices
• Tools of the Trade
• Electrical Safety
• Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
• Perform Preventative Maintenance
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
• Professionalism and Communication

Lesson 4:

• Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
• Install and Configure Display Devices
• Install and Configure Input Device
• Install and Configure Adapter Cards
• Install and Configure Multimedia Devices

Lesson 5:

• Installing and Configuring System Components
• Install and Configure Storage Devices
• Install and Configure Power Supplies
• Install and Configure Memory
• Install and Configure CPUs
• Install and Configure System Boards

Lesson 6:

• Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
• Troubleshoot Display Devices
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
• Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
• Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices

Lesson 7:

• Troubleshooting System Components
• Troubleshoot Storage Devices
• Troubleshoot Power Supplies
• Troubleshoot Memory
• Troubleshoot CPUs
• Troubleshoot System Boards

Lesson 8:

• Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
• Install Microsoft Windows
• Upgrade Windows
• Add Devices to Windows
• Optimize Windows

Lesson 9:

• Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
• Operating System Utilities
• Maintain Microsoft Windows
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
• Recover Microsoft Windows

Lesson 10:

• Network Technologies
• Network Concepts
• Network Communications
• Network Connectivity
• Internet Technologies

Lesson 11:

• Installing and Managing Network Connections
• Create Network Connections
• Install and Configure Web Browsers
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections

Lesson 12:

• Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
• Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
• Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

Lesson 13:

• Supporting Printers and Scanners
• Printer and Scanner Technologies
• Printer and Scanner Components
• Printer and Scanner Processes
• Install and Configure Printers and Scanners
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers and Scanners

Lesson 14:

• Personal Computer Security Concepts
• Security Fundamentals
• Security Protection Measures
• Data and Physical Security
• Wireless Security
• Social Engineering

Lesson 15:

• Supporting Personal Computer Security
• Install and Configure Security Measures
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures