Official CompTIA A+ Training with Live Labs and Official Exams
Vocational qualification
Online
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Vocational qualification Level 3
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Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Different dates available
CompTIA are the world's leading tech association who also provide vendor-neutral certifications. CompTIA is the globally recognised gold standard in providing certification for IT professionals.
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About this course
This course is for any IT professional who needs to provide proof of their understand of the most widely used hardware and software technologies, it is also ideal for anyone who is looking to start making their way into the IT industry.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ certified IT professionals can function in roles such as IT support technician, IT engineer and support analyst. The CompTIA A+ is also the entry-level course for the rest of the CompTIA Qualifications, meaning that upon completion you’ll be able to move onto the professional level depending on which speciality you wish to branch into.
Once you have enquired you will be contacted by one of our specialist careers advisors who will be able to provide you with any further information you require.
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Subjects
- Windows
- Systems
- Network Training
- Network
- PC training
- PC
- Operating System
- Security
- Networking
- Computing
- Operating Systems
- Technology
- Mobile devices
- Software
- Troubleshooting
- CompTIA
- Hardware
- IT
- Operational procedures
Course programme
- Get a comprehensive introduction to A+.
- Find out what you need to know about the BIOS.
- Explore everything you need to know about motherboards.
- Move on to RAM features and installing and configuring expansion cards.
- Get to grips with storage devices and CPUs and cooling.
- Gain understanding of PC connection interfaces.
- Learn how to install a power supply.
- Find out about custom PC configurations.
- Get confident with display devices and connector types.
- Learn about peripheral devices and installing printers.
- Find out about printer technologies, processes and printer maintenance.
- Get an introduction to networking.
- Learn about network cables and connectors and their characteristics.
- Explore TCP/IP properties and their characteristics.
- Find out what you need to know about TCP and UDP.
- Explore Wi-Fi networking and installing a SOHO router.
- Focus on internet and network types.
- Gain confidence with network architecture devices and networking tools.
- Begin with a clear introduction to mobile devices.
- Learn how to install and configure laptop hardware.
- Take a close look at laptop display components and laptop features.
- Explore other mobile devices and mobile connections and accessories.
- Start with the troubleshooting introduction.
- Learn about common hardware, hard drive, display and network problems.
- Explore command line tools and mobile device problems.
- Get confident troubleshooting printers.
- Work through some useful test preparation tips.
- Use the introduction to find out how the course works.
- Learn about the features of Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
- Explore operating system installations.
- Learn what you need to know about command line tools.
- Find out about Microsoft operating system tools and system utilities.
- Learn about Windows control panel utilities, Windows networking and Windows maintenance procedures.
- Get an introduction to other operating systems and technologies.
- Get to grips with Mac and Linux operating systems.
- Take a look at client-side virtualisation and basic cloud concepts.
- Learn about network services and mobile operating system features.
- Get to grips with mobile device connectivity and email.
- Find out about mobile device synchronisation.
- After the introduction, take a look at common threats and vulnerabilities and methods to prevent them.
- Find out what you need to know about Windows security settings, workstation security and mobile device security.
- Learn about data destruction and disposal and securing SOHO and wireless networks.
- Get an introduction to troubleshooting software.
- Explore how to troubleshoot PC operating systems.
- Focus on PC and mobile security issues.
- Learn about mobile OS and application issues.
- After the introduction, take a look at safety procedures.
- Focus on environmental impacts and prohibited content and privacy.
- Learn about communication and professionalism and troubleshooting theory.
- Prepare for the exam with test tips and practice questions.
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Official CompTIA A+ Training with Live Labs and Official Exams