CompTIA A+
Fully SAAS funded (Scotland only) classroom based course with access to online study materials & tutor support
IT Professional Training
Summary
The Course is fully funded by SAAS part-time Funding.
The eligibility criteria for the funding is:
...- Tutor is available to students
Location & dates
Granton
EDINBURGH
Midlothian
EH51PW
United Kingdom
50 Darnley Street
GLASGOW
Lanarkshire
G412SE
United Kingdom
Overview
The CompTIA A+ certificate is widely recognised and prepares the individual to enter the market as PC Technician. The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected for an entry level computer technician and will open the door for an exciting career in computer technology
This course is also known as Gateway to IT world.
Certification
CompTIA A+
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Description
The CompTIA A+ certification ensures that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary (Exam 901) to covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking. Exam 902 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.
- Building and Maintenance of PCs
- Mobile devices including Android and Apple iOS
- Laptops
- Operating Systems
- Networking and Security
- Hardware and Software Troubleshooting
- Printers
- Operational Procedures, Professionalism and Safety in IT
What this Qualification prepares you for?
The recently updated CompTIA A+ Essentials curriculum prepares students for the CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA A+ Essentials can be followed by specialist exams for IT Technicians, Remote Support and Depot Technicians.
Exam Certification Preparation
Candidates can choose any of the following exam certifications:
Exam Title: CompTIA A+
Exam Code: 901 – 902
Hands on Experience
We have a work shop where we provide all type of PC, Laptop spare parts to our clients to get experience. Students will get the chance to assemble and disassemble desktop and /Laptop computers under the supervision of our experienced IT Support Associate
Course objectives
- Introduction to the Personal Computer (PC)
- Safety Lab procedure
- Computer Assembly — Step by Step
- Basics of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Fundamental Operating Systems
- Fundamental Laptops and Portable Devices
- Fundamental Printers and Scanners
- Fundamental Networks
- Fundamental Security
- Communication Skills
- Advanced Personal Computers
- Advanced Operating Systems
- Advanced Laptops and Portable Devices
- Advanced Printers and Scanners
- Advanced Networks
- Advanced Security
While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering alternative validation paths for specific job scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the validation that best fits their needs.
Who is this course for?
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard certification for anyone individual looking at entering into IT. Because it’s recognised around the world and it’s vendor-neutral, lots of organisations list this qualification as the minimum technical requirement for their IT staff and contractors.
In the UK, the average salary of a CompTIA A+ technician is £24,300pa. The average salary for an A+ graduate is estimated to be £17,500pa. After graduation, 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
- IT administrator
- IT Technician
Requirements
- You should have basic knowledge of computers and should be able to use them
- If you are looking for SAAS funding please make sure you have read the eligibility criteria below:
The eligibility criteria for the funding is:
- Living in Scotland
- UK/EU national OR have an Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) OR on a spouse visa (with access to public funding) OR a refugee visa (with access to public funding)
- Earning less than 25k per anum OR have no income OR on receiving public benefits
- Not in full-time education or modern apprenticeship and not using SAAS funding for any of the current courses you are studying
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