A+ Certification

5 day course

In this hands-on course, you will install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. If you are getting ready for a career as an information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA A+ Certification course is the first step in your preparation. The course will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify the components of standard desktop personal computers, identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems, install and configure computer and system components, maintain and troubleshoot components, install and configure operating systems, maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows, install and manage network connections, support laptops and portable computing devices, support printers and scanners, and support personal computer security.

Overview of Course Topics:
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• Personal Computer Components
• Operating System Fundamentals
• PC Technician Professional Best Practices
• Install, Configure, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Peripheral Components
• Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot System Components
• Install and Configure Operating Systems
• Maintain and Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
• Network Technologies
• Install and Manage Network Connections
• Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
• Supporting Printers and Scanners
• Personal Computer Security Concepts
• Supporting Personal Computer Security