CompTIA A+

Learners are prepared to pass the Cisco IT Essentials A+ certification exams and complete a hands-on laboratory course The course lays the foundation for the knowledge required to build and configure a computer and troubleshoot problems that may occur Students will be able to perform the following tasks after completing the course:

• Define information technology (IT ) and describe the components of a personal computer
• Describe how to protect people, equipment, and the environment from accidents, damage, and contamination
• Perform a step-by-step assembly of a desktop computer
• Explain the purpose of preventive maintenance and identify the elements of the troubleshooting process
• Install and navigate an operating system
• Upgrade or replace components of a laptop based on customer needs
• Describe the features and characteristics of mobile devices
• Configure computers to connect to a network
• Install and share a printer
• Implement basic hardware and software security principles
• Apply good communication skills and professional behaviour while working with customers
• Perform preventive maintenance and advanced troubleshooting
• Assess customer needs, analyse possible configurations, and provide recommendations for hardware, operating systems, networking, and security

There are Cisco exams throughout the course and the opportunity to sit the CompTIA A+ exam

MTA Fundamentals A career in information technology or want to study in detail how a computer works In addition, ITE provides a learning pathway to the Cisco CCNA® curricula

Learners should have experience using Windows-based computers

• Cisco & CompTIA Industry Qualification
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Level: 2-3
• Day/Times: 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday evenings
• Fee: £318