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CompTIA A+ Certification

Overview

The popular A+ certification for PC technicians was established in 1993 by CompTIA – The Computing Technology Industry Association. The aim of the A+ certification is demonstrate a basic knowledge of supporting microcomputers. The certification is achieved by taking two computer-based multiple-choice examinations. The A certification is widely recognised in the computer industry, and significantly improves a technicians ability to secure and keep employment. The course aims to teach you to perform tasks such as installation, repairing, configuration, troubleshooting,optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance in the context of the field service or enterprise environment. View the certification path for the A+ examination.
Learn To

 

  • Upgrade and repair PCs
  • Trouble-shoot problems with drivers, installations and memory faults
  • Work with the BIOS to configure hardware and drives Configure Windows

… and much more

Course Content

  • The Visible PCCPUs,Connectors, Video, USB,SCSI, IEEE 1394, Power Supply Unit
  • Motherboards
  • System Clock, Bus Architecture, Expansion Bus, Adapter Cards, Form Factors, RAM
  • Microprocessors
  • Multiprocessing, Multitasking, Multithreading, Intel and AMD Processors, Sockets and Chipsets
  • Portable Computers
  • Notebooks, Tablets, PDAs
  • Peripherals
  • PC Display Screens, Graphics Adapters, TV Tuners, Sound Cards
  • PC Support
  • Hardware Troubleshooting
  • Operating System, Security, Safety and Environmental
  • Printers and Scanners
  • Installing, Configuring, Operating, Troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Topologies, Components, OSI, Devices, LAN, WAN, Transport Protocols
  • Wireless NetworkingWEP, WPA, WiFi, Access Point
  • Operating Systems
  • Windows XP, OS X, Linux
  • Installing and Upgrading Windows
  • Methods, Failure and Recovery, Deploying, Domain or Workgroup Selection
  • Windows Boot Process
  • Boot Files, Startup Process, BOOT.INI
  • Windows Desktop Features
  • System Settings, Managing Software, Managing Services, Performance Options
  • Windows Storage Management
  • Disk Management, Files, Folders, Searching, Network Places
  • Professionalism and Communication
  • Customer Service Skills, Giving Feedback, Communication with a Customer, Professionalism, Handeling Customer Complaints

Objectives

The main objective of the course is to teach all the necessary topics in order pass the A+ Certification Examination with flying colours. The course is designed around a practical hands-on approach to PC Repair and trouble-shooting to ensure all attendees receive real world practice at completing the tasks they will be tested on during the examination and so master the fundamentals of PC hardware and the Windows system software.

Audience
Technicians and users wishing to prepare for the A+ Examinations and who need to gain an in-depth knowledge of PC configuration for support and installation of PCs.

 

Free Professional Computer Toolkit when you enrol

Duration
6 Days / 12 Evenings
 

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Career Prospects

 

Course Testimonials

Course Testimonials

“I found the course to be very informative and feel that it has increased my level of competency and ability to perform in the levels required of me in the course of my employment.”

Liam Fahy – Garda Siochana

 
 

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