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Computer Maintenance Specialist

This course is the perfect platform for a career as a Computer Maintenance Specialist.

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Summary

Price
£199 inc VAT
Or £66.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
1 month · Self-paced
Certification
CompTIA A+
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately

Overview

Any organisation that uses IT systems needs a professional technician to set up and maintain their systems. With the training provided by this Computer Maintenance Specialist course, you will have the skills and knowledge to maintain computer systems for organisations, small businesses and personal use.

CompTIA A+ is the first certification that many technicians pursue – and for good reason. It is regarded as a minimum qualification required by many organisations. Having the A+ certification will give you a definite advantage over fellow job seekers who do not have it.

Certification

CompTIA A+

Awarded by CompTIA
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Description

To perform well as a Computer Maintenance Specialist, you need to have a good understanding of computer hardware, be able to build a PC from scratch, be able to maintain the hardware and software aspects of a PC and be able to fix any faults that occur with the system.

The CompTIA A+ 220-901 exam is one of the two total exams that comprise the CompTIA A+ certification, and focuses more on the technical and hardware aspects of the certifications, whereas the CompTIA A+ 220-902 covers software and operating systems in more detail.

What you will learn

  • Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Software maintenance and troubleshooting
  • How to set up basic networks
  • How to implement security measures
  • Installation and maintenance of operating systems
  • How to maintain mobile devices

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Personal Computers and IT Certification

  • Course And Instructor Introduction
  • Personal Computer Concepts – Part 1
  • Personal Computer Concepts – Part 2
  • Becoming An IT Professional
  • Certification Basics
  • Review

Module 2: Internal Hardware Components

  • Motherboards – Part 1
  • Motherboards – Part 2
  • BIOS Part 1
  • BIOS Part 2
  • Power Supplies
  • Central Processing Unit – Part 1
  • Central Processing Unit – Part 2
  • Memory – Part 1
  • Memory – Part 2
  • Review

Module 3: Storage Fundamentals

  • Storage Overview
  • Magnetic Drives
  • Solid State and Flash Drives
  • Optical Drives
  • RAID Technologies
  • Tape Drives
  • Installing Hard Drives
  • Review

Module 4: Expanding Hardware Capabilities

  • Expansion Components Overview – Part 1
  • Expansion Components Overview – Part 2
  • Expansion Technologies – Part 1
  • Expansion Technologies – Part 2
  • Video Cards
  • Sound Cards
  • Networking Interface Cards
  • Alternative Expansion Devices
  • Review

Module 5: Working with Peripheral Devices

  • Peripheral Devices Overview
  • Input Devices – Part 1
  • Input Devices – Part 2
  • Input Devices – Part 3
  • Output Devices: Video Monitors – Part 1
  • Output Devices: Video Monitors – Part 2
  • Output Devices: Printers And Scanners – Part 1
  • Output Devices: Printers And Scanners – Part 2
  • Output Devices: Printers And Scanners – Part 3
  • Output Devices: Printers And Scanners – Part 4
  • Input And Output Devices
  • Review

Module 6: Mobile Devices

  • Mobile Devices Overview
  • Laptop Computer Components - Part 1
  • Laptop Computer Components - Part 2
  • Laptop Computer Expansion Capabilities
  • Replacing Portable Computer Components
  • Additional Mobile Devices - Part 1
  • Additional Mobile Devices - Part 2
  • Mobile Device Ports And Connectors
  • Review

Module 7: Computer Networking

  • Networking Fundamentals – Part 1
  • Networking Fundamentals – Part 2
  • Network Devices – Part 1
  • Network Devices – Part 2
  • Cable And Connectors – Part 1
  • Cables and Connectors – Part 2
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 1
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 2
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 3
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 4
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 5
  • TCP-IP Fundamentals – Part 6
  • Internet Connectivity
  • Wireless Networks – Part 1
  • Wireless Networks – Part 2
  • Review

Module 8: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Models - Part 1
  • Troubleshooting Models - Part 2
  • Troubleshooting Physical Issues - Part 1
  • Troubleshooting Physical Issues - Part 2
  • Troubleshooting Physical Issues - Part 3
  • Troubleshooting Physical Issues - Part 4
  • Troubleshooting Networking Issues - Part 1
  • Troubleshooting Networking Issues - Part 2
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
  • Troubleshooting Printers
  • Conclusion

Who is this course for?

If you want to pursue a career as a Computer Maintenance Specialist, this course makes sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.

Requirements

This course has no requirements, making it perfect for you if you have no existing experience.

Career path

IT Technician
1st Line Support
2nd Line Support
IT Engineer
Service Desk Administrator
IT Support Analyst

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Lou asked:

How much are the exams/assessments please?

Answer:

Exams are based on CompTIA and can be found on their website

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Michael Samuel asked:

Hi, Questions: 1)Are there assignments and mock exams included in this course? 2) Will there be a feed back and interactive discussions? Thanks. M

Answer:

At this price there is no mentor support. Mock exams are included.

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Pauline asked:

Is a certificate of completion gained at the end of this course?

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Hi, Pauline Upon completion of your course, you can request a certificate of completion and one will be issued to you.

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Junior asked:

How is your work and progress looked at? Is there any online support?

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These services would have to be purchased separately and are not included at this price.

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mike asked:

Hi Im considering setting up a computer repair business offering services to diagnose and fix faults remotely or from visits is this suitable?

Answer:

Yes, this would be

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Richard asked:

Hello do I need any tools to start this course?

Answer:

No tools are required

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paul asked:

please cad you roughly give me a date upon the start of my course

Answer:

Hi, paul The course can be started at any time as it is presented online.

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Lish asked:

Does the Computer Maintenance Specialis course have a longer study period.

Answer:

Hi, Lish As stated in the ad, you will have 1 month of access to the course.

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