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CompTIA A+

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The CompTIA A+ certificate prepares delegates to enter the market at PC Technician level with an industry recognised qualification.

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected for an entry level computer technician and is also a prerequisite for many Microsoft Technical Certifications.

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA A+ Certification for PC Support professionals. It is also suitable for students wanting to improve their skills in PC support and administration.

CompTIA A+ Essentials Training Course Objectives:

At the end of this CompTIA A+ Essentials course participants will learn how to:

Identify types and characteristics of PC components, including motherboard, CPU, memory, and storage, input, and output devices
Install and configure peripheral devices
Identify types and characteristics of portable computers
Install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows XP
Perform basic PC maintenance and troubleshooting
Understand fundamental principles of securing IT systems and working safely
Communicate effectively with customers
Install and configure print and imaging devices
Understand fundamental principles of implementing LANs and internet access

CompTIA A+ Essentials Training Course Content

Module 1: PC Components
Module 2: Portable Computers
Module 3: Operating Systems
Module 4: PC Support
Module 5: Printers and Scanners
Module 6: Networking

Course Pre-requisites:

Students should have successfully completed PC Fundamentals or have basic experience of using a PC, Windows and browsing the Web. The following key skills are recommended:

Use a keyboard and mouse
Recognise the main components of a PC (such as case, monitor, mouse, and keyboard) and different data media such as floppy disks or CD-ROMs
Start the computer and navigate the Desktop
Use Windows Explorer to create directories and subdirectories; and move, copy, or rename files and directories
Use Internet Explorer to view websites