A+ Computer Maintenance and Installation

A+ Computer Maintenance and Installation

COURSE TITLE: A+ Computer Maintenance and Installation
COURSE CODE: 2i998-09
DAYS & TIMES: Wednesdays 6.00-9.00pm

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
The CompTIA A+ is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral programme. CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, was established by the leading Information Technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft, Cisco, Hewlett Packard and many others, to develop vendor-neutral standards globally and provide and establish certification, criteria and testing across a wide range of hardware, software, networking and Internet technologies that are not related to any vendor specific products.

A+ is widely accepted globally as the most appropriate entry-level qualification in IT, and an essential preparation for Cisco, Novell or Microsoft certification. The course is designed to satisfy the latest CompTIA A+ specifications.

The course objectives are:

To provide an internationally recognised entry qualification to the IT industry
To prepare students for CompTIA examinations

WHAT DO I NEED?
WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes one evening per week for 10 weeks on Thursdays 6.00pm - 9.00pm. You must also be prepared to do the necessary reading in your own time.

The course will run on the following dates:

2i998-09 21st April 2010

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
On successfully passing the examinations you will achieve a CompTIA A+ certificate.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
2i719-09 Course fees 483 16-18 year olds, 483(483) 19 years and over

2i998-09 Course fees 483 16-18 year olds, 483(483) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
Exam fees - you will need to pay for two exams. These will need to be purchased as vouchers from the following website and prices vary:

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
A+ (2006 objectives) There are 2 core modules

Operating System Technologies Outline:

OS Fundamentals
OS Components
Installation, Configuration & Upgrade
OS Utilities
Boot sequence
Command Prompt Procedures
Naming Conventions

File Attributes
Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
Managing files, directories, & disks
Network Connections
Protocols
Configuring Internet Access
Internet Protocols
Device drivers

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
You can look for employment in one of the following areas:
User Support, PC support or Technical support.
You will also have the knowledge and skills to progress onto Cisco CCNA or Microsoft MCSE certification.