CompTIA A+

The course shown here was designed for the new 220-1001 exam. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today's core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. 

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace.

The Official CompTIA A+ course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examination (exam number 220-1001), in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.

Prerequisites:

CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent knowledge and some practical industry experience in networking are strongly recommended.

Target Audience:

If you are pursuing a CompTIA technical certification path, the CompTIA A+ certification is an excellent first step to take before preparing for the CompTIA Network+ certification.

Course Objectives

• Understand the Motherboards, Processors and Memory
• Understand the Storage Devices and Power Supplies
• Understand the Peripherals and PC Expansion
• Understand the Display Devices
• Understand the PC Custom Configurations
• Understand the Network Fundamentals and Introduction to TCP/IP
• Understand the Installation Wireless and SOHO Networks
• Understanding Laptops and Mobile Devices
• Understand the Installation and Configuration of Printers
• Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Course Duration

3 Days / 24 Hours

• 1 Day / 8 Hours of self-paced e-learning
• 2 Days / 14 Hours of instructor-led classroom training

Career Path Opportunities

If you are thinking of making a career out of IT, the best place to start is with a CompTIA Certification, more specifically the CompTIA A+. The internationally recognized CompTIA A+ is considered to be the best starting point for a professional IT career as it will give you the essential foundation knowledge you need to enter this industry.

The online A+ course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:

• 1st Line Support
• 2nd Line Support
• Computer Support Specialist
• IT Technician
• IT Engineer
• IT Support Engineer
• Desktop Support Technician
• IT Support Analyst
• Service Desk Administrator
• Computer Support Administrator

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the basic components of network theory.
• Identify the major network communications methods.
• Identify network data delivery methods.
• List and describe network media and hardware components.
• Identify the major types of network implementations.
• Identify the components of a TCP/IP network implementation.
• Identify the major services deployed on TCP/IP networks.
• Identify the components of a LAN implementation.
• Identify the components of a WAN implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in network security.
• Identify the components of a remote network implementation.
• Identify major issues and technologies in disaster recovery.
• Identify major data storage technologies and implementations.
• Identify the primary network operating systems.
• Explore tools, methods, and techniques used in managing a network.
• Describe how to troubleshoot network issues.