Comptia A+ Essentials 220-601

This course will prepare learners for the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam, which is the first of two exams now required to earn CompTIA A+ certification.

They’ll look at a wide range of practical IT skills including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

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This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-601. There are no formal entry requirements, although a good working knowledge of computers and IT is essential.

When you have completed this course you will be able to:

• Take the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of, and competence in:
  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Diagnostics
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Basic networking
  • Security
  • Safety
  • Communication and professionalism

Full-page images allow you to experience applications as if they were open on your computer, and exercises allow you to practise in the application being studied. The course includes a variety of questioning formats, and a skill assessment generates a learning ‘path’ which is customised based on your results.

‘Search text’ function enables you to rapidly search all text in the course to retrieve the information required.

You can start the course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have the use of a computer with an Internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed.

• Computer Components
• Operating Systems
• Diagnosing Problems
• Laptops and Portable Devices
• Printers and Scanners
• Networks
• Security
• Safety, Environment, and Customer Issues
• Practice Exam 1
• Practice Exam 2
• Practice Exam 3
• Practice Exam 4
• Practice Exam 5
• Practice Exam 6