A+

Overview

Held by over 1​ million IT professionals worldwide, CompTIA A+ is the most essential IT certification for establishing an IT career. If you’re new to the IT industry, this will help you put your best foot forward. And if you’re already an IT professional, the CompTIA A+ certification validates your skills and can boost your career.

Duration: 35 hours

Course Outline

Hardware Fundamentals

  • Computer System Components
  • Storage Devices
  • Device Connections and Interfaces

Operating System Fundamentals

  • Personal Computer Operating Systems
  • Windows Control Panel Utilities
  • Command Line Tools
  • Windows Security Settings
  • Windows Operating System Tools

Operational Procedures

  • Basic Maintenance Tools and Techniques
  • Electrical Safety
  • Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
  • Professionalism and Communication

Peripheral Components

  • Install and Configure Display Devices
  • Install and Configure Input Devices
  • Install and Configure Expansion Cards
  • Install and Configure Multimedia Devices

Managing System Components

  • Motherboards
  • CPUs and Cooling Systems
  • Select and Install Power Supplies
  • RAM Types and Features
  • Install and Configure Storage Devices
  • Configure the System BIOS

Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

  • Implement Virtualization
  • Install Microsoft Windows
  • Windows Upgrades
  • Windows Preventive Maintenance

Customized Client Environments

  • Standard Clients
  • Custom Client Environments

Networking Technologies

  • Physical Network Connections
  • TCP/IP
  • Network Connectivity
  • Ports and Protocols
  • Set Up and Configure Windows Networking
  • Networking Tools

Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining SOHO Networks

  • Install and Configure SOHO Networks
  • SOHO Network Security

Supporting Laptops

  • Laptop Hardware and Components
  • Install and Configure Laptop Hardware Components

Mobile Computing

  • Mobile Device Technologies
  • Configure Mobile Devices

Supporting Printers

  • Printer Technologies
  • Install, Configure, and Maintain Printers

Security

  • Security Fundamentals
  • Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Protection Measures
  • Workstation Security

Troubleshooting Hardware Components

  • Troubleshooting Theory
  • Troubleshoot Video and Display Devices
  • Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshoot System Components
  • Troubleshoot Laptops
  • Troubleshoot Printers

Troubleshooting System-Wide Issues

  • Troubleshoot Operating Systems
  • Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Networks
  • Troubleshoot Common Security Issues

Certification & exams

This training prepares students for the following exams:

220-801 : A+ Certification

220-802 : A+ Certification

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