CompTIA Training Package

Who is it for?

The CompTIA A+ certification is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in IT, whether you're taking your first steps within the industry or acquiring the certifications required to advance your career.  Once you’ve validated your basic skills with CompTIA A+, the CompTIA Network+ certification is ideal for anyone starting their career as a Network Professional. This globally recognised qualification is the ideal way to break through into the IT industry and progress fast.

What jobs will I qualify for?

Upon completing your CompTIA Network+ certification:

• IT Support Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• Hardware Installation Co-ordinator

In these roles, you could earn up to £23,000 per annum (source: reed.co.uk Salary Checker, 2013, UK Only).

Upon completing your CompTIA Network+ Certification:

• Network Support Technician
• Internet Systems Administrator
• Installation Specialist

In these roles, you could earn up to £25,000 per annum (source: reed.co.uk Salary Checker, 2013, UK Only).

When can I start?

You can enrol any now -  start today.

Are there any requirements?

There are no formal requirements for taking this course or obtaining this certification.

What skills will I gain?

CompTIA A+ 220-801 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking.

CompTIA A+ 220-802 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS.

CompTIA Network+ N10-005 covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. You’ll learn how to distinguish between different types of networks; identify common network topologies; and implement and troubleshoot basic wireless networks. The course will build on your abilities to monitor networks for performance and connectivity issues, while making you more aware of network attack types. 

Module breakdown

Introduction CompTIA A+ 2012 Edition 220-801

• Hardware - 40%
• 2.0 Networking - 27%
• 3.0 Laptops - 11%
• 4.0 Printers - 11% 
• 5.0 Operational procedures - 11%

Introduction CompTIA A+ 2012 Edition 220-802

• Operating Systems – 33%
• Security - 22%
• Mobile Devices - 9%
• Trouble Shooting - 36%

 CompTIA Network+ 2012

• Operating Systems – 33%
• Security - 22%
• Mobile Devices - 9%
• Trouble Shooting - 36%

• Getting Network Models
• Cabling and Topology
• Ethernet Basics
• Modern Ethernet
• Installing a Physical Network
• TCP/IP Basics
• The Wonderful World of Routing
• TCP/IP Applications
• Network Naming
• Securing TCP/IP
• Advanced Networking Devices
• IPv6
• Remote Connectivity
• Wireless Networking
• Protecting Your Network

What support is available?

• Your training takes place through easy-to-navigate video, audio and interactive tutorials
• At the end of each section you will have the opportunity to sit multiple-choice practice tests to check how you are getting on
• LiveChat Mentors, and our Student Support team, will be available to help you along the way

How will I be assessed?

This course will prepare you for the two certification exams, 220-801, 220-802 and N10-005. These require booking and purchasing separately.

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'The conversation I had with reed.co.uk's Course Adviser could not have been more helpful, or tailored to me as an individual. I never felt rushed, and everything I wanted to know and more, was answered. They were supportive, genuine and friendly, and I would recommend reed.co.uk as a whole to anyone looking for work, a different job or simply enhancing their CV with a course.'

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