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CompTIA A+


Purple Griffon Limited

Summary

Price
£2,150 inc VAT
Or £179.17/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Classroom
Duration
5 days · Full-time
Qualification
CompTIA A+
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Location & dates

Location
Address
3 Thomas More Square, 8th Floor
Thomas More Street
East London
London
E1W1YZ
United Kingdom
Address
5 Union Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M124JD
United Kingdom

Overview

CompTIA A+ - A 5-Day Training Course

CompTIA A+ is the building block to your future in IT. It is the entry-level computer certification for PC Computer Service Technicians. This CompTIA A+ training course is intended to enhance your skills and knowledge on the maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, operating systems and printers, and prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ 220-801 and CompTIA A+ 220-802 exams.

Organisational Benefits

  • Increased Customer Satisfaction And Decreased Support Costs Through Improved Service, Increased Productivity And Greater Technical Self-Sufficiency.
  • CompTIA A+ Reflects The Type Of Skills That Are Needed To Excel In The Role Of A Computer Support Professional.

Individual Benefits

  • Recognition And Rewards For Productive Employees By Validating Their Expertise.
  • The Possibilities For Advancement Are Almost Endless Once You Begin Your Career In The IT Industry With The CompTIA A+ Certification.

Course media

Description

Motherboard Components

Connection Interfaces

  • I/O Ports and Cables
  • USB Ports
  • Other Port Types

Display Devices

  • Display Device Types
  • Comparing Display Devices
  • Modern Display Connectors
  • Other Display Connectors
  • Video Cards

Audio and Multimedia Devices

  • Audio Devices
  • Imaging Devices
  • Multimedia Devices

Removable Storage Devices

  • Storage Devices
  • Storage Adapters and Cables
  • Installing Storage Devices
  • Optical Disc Drives
  • Flash Drives
  • Tape Drives

Mass Storage Devices

  • Hard Drives
  • Solid State Drives
  • Troubleshooting Hard Drives
  • Installing RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshooting RAID

System Memory

  • Random Access Memory (RAM) Types

Processors

  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • CPU Architectures
  • Other CPU Features
  • CPU Packaging
  • Cooling Systems
  • Installing and Upgrading CPUs

BIOS and UEFI

  • BIOS and UEFI System Firmware
  • Configuring Component Properties
  • Configuring Devices and Boot Properties

Power Supplies

  • Electrical Circuits
  • Power Supply Unit (PSU)
  • Connector Types and Voltages

Troubleshooting System Components

  • Troubleshooting Basic Hardware Problems
  • Troubleshooting Power Problems
  • Troubleshooting POST
  • Troubleshooting Motherboard Components

Laptops

  • Laptop Types
  • Laptop Features

Mobile Devices

  • Mobile Device Types
  • Mobile Accessories and Ports

Printers

  • Printer Types

Configuring Printers

  • Installing Printers
  • Configuring Printers
  • Sharing and Networking Printers

Troubleshooting Printers

  • Routine Printer Maintenance
  • Maintaining Laser Printers
  • Maintaining Other Printer Types
  • Troubleshooting Print Errors
  • Troubleshooting Print Defects
  • Network Architectures
  • Basic Network Concepts
  • Network Topologies
  • The OSI Model
  • Types of Network

Ethernet Networks

  • OSI Model Physical Layer
  • Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors
  • Installing and Testing Network Cables
  • Fiber Optic Cabling and Connectors
  • OSI Model Data Link Layer
  • Network Cards
  • Hubs, Bridges, and Switches
  • Troubleshooting Wired Links

Wireless Networks

  • Wireless Network Devices
  • Wi-Fi Standards
  • Wireless Network Security

Internet Connections

  • Internet Connection Types
  • Legacy Internet Access Methods

Internet Protocol

  • OSI Model Network Layer
  • The TCP/IP Suite
  • Internet Protocol and IP Addressing
  • Subnet Masks
  • Classless Addressing
  • Configuring IP
  • Troubleshooting IP
  • IP Version 6

Routers and Firewalls

  • IP Routing Basics
  • TCP and UDP Ports
  • Configuring a SOHO Router Firewall

Troubleshooting Networks

  • Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Internet Application Services
  • File and Printer Sharing Services

Windows Operating System

  • What is an Operating System?
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 8

Managing Storage

  • Disk Partitions
  • File Systems
  • Disk Management Tool
  • Adding Arrays (Dynamic Storage)
  • Drive Status

Managing Applications

  • Managing Software
  • Managing Services
  • msconfig

Managing Devices

  • Configuring Hardware
  • Device Manager
  • Display and Sound Settings

Managing Performance

  • Viewing System Information
  • Performance Monitor
  • Advanced System Properties

Troubleshooting Windows

  • Troubleshooting Models
  • Troubleshooting Procedures
  • Event Viewer
  • Windows Error Reporting
  • Windows Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshooting Windows Errors
  • Troubleshooting Application Errors

Managing Users

  • User and Group Accounts
  • Managing User Accounts

Maintenance and Backup

  • Disk Maintenance Utilities
  • Task Scheduler
  • Patch Management
  • Data Backup
  • Restoring User Profiles

Threats and Vulnerabilities

  • Security Fundamentals
  • Security Policies
  • Social Engineering
  • Network Footprinting and Fingerprinting
  • Network Attack Strategies

Viruses and Malware

  • Types of Malware
  • Anti-Virus Software
  • Malware Symptoms
  • Researching Malware

Securing Workstations

  • Digital Security
  • Authentication
  • Password and Account Policies
  • Workstation Security
  • Physical Security

Securing Data

  • Data Policies
  • Corporate Security Policy
  • Data Encryption
  • Data Disposal Methods
  • Incident Response Policies

Configuring Network Connections

  • Network Card Properties
  • Establishing Networking Connections
  • Configuring Internet Protocol (IP)
  • Establishing Internet Connections
  • Remote Access Utilities

Securing Network Connections

  • Configuring the Browser
  • Network and Host Firewalls
  • Windows Firewall
  • Securing SOHO Networks

Configuring Shared Resources

  • Domains
  • Workgroups and Homegroups
  • Configuring File and Folder Sharing
  • NTFS File and Folder Permissions

Virtualization and Services

  • Virtualization Basics
  • Purposes of Virtual Machines
  • Security Requirements
  • Cloud Computing
  • Networked Host Services

Linux Operating System

  • Linux Distros and Shells
  • Linux Disk and File Management Commands
  • Securing a Linux File System
  • Managing Linux User Accounts

OS X

  • Apple Macs and OS X
  • OS X File Management
  • OS X Users and Passwords
  • OS X Software Management
  • OS X Networking

Mobile Operating Systems

  • Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile
  • Features of Mobile Operating Systems
  • Cellular Data Networks

Mobile OS Security and Troubleshooting

  • Mobile OS Security
  • Mobile OS Access Control
  • Mobile OS Policies
  • Mobile OS Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshooting Mobile OS Issues

Who is this course for?

The CompTIA A+ training course is for anybody looking for a career in IT, or looking to achieve CompTIA A+ certification.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites to attend this course, but we recommend having a good basic knowledge of computing and Windows-based PCs.

Career path

The CompTIA Network+ training course is designed to provide everything you need to know to achieve the CompTIA Network+ certification. The CompTIA Network+ training course covers essential knowledge for network engineers and support staff including what is needed to design, manage and maintain both wireless and wired networks.

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