CompTIA A+Students Will Learn:
- Identifying the Components of Standard Desktop Personal Computers
- Identifying Fundamental Components and Functions of Personal Computer Operating Systems
- Identifying Best Practices Followed by Professional Personal Computer Technicians
- Installing and Configuring Computer Components
- Installing and Configuring System Components
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
- Troubleshooting System Components
- Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Installations of Microsoft Windows
- Identifying Network Technologies
- Installing and Managing Network Connections
- Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
- Supporting Printers
- Identifying Personal Computer Security Concepts
- Supporting Personal Computer Security
Course Description: Students will learn to install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and Windows operating systems. Course Prerequisites: Experience with end-user skills on a Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet; start up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs; and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network.
CompTIA A+ Course Overview:
Personal Computer Components
- Personal Computer Components
- System Unit Components
- Storage Devices
- Personal Computer Connection Methods
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Operating System Fundamentals
- Personal Computer Operating Systems
- Windows User Interface Components
- Windows File System Management
- Windows System Management Tools
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PC Technician Professional Best Practices
- Tools of the Trade
- Electrical Safety
- Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
- Performing Preventative Maintenance
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Professionalism and Communication
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Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
- Installing and Configuring Display Devices
- Installing and Configuring Input Devices
- Installing and Configuring Adapter Cards
- Installing and Configuring Multimedia Devices
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Installing and Configuring System Components
- Installing and Configuring Storage Devices
- Selecting and Installing Power Supplies
- Selecting and Installing Memory
- Selecting, Installing, and Configuring CPUs and Cooling System Units
- Installing and Configuring System Boards
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Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
- Troubleshooting Displaying Devices
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Input Devices
- Troubleshooting Adapter Cards
- Troubleshooting Multimedia Devices
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Troubleshooting System Components
- Troubleshooting Storage Devices
- Troubleshooting Power Supplies
- Troubleshooting Memory
- Troubleshooting CPUs and Cooling Systems
- Troubleshooting System Boards
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Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
- Installing Microsoft Windows
- Upgrading Windows
- Add Devices to Windows
- Optimizing Windows
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Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
- Install/Configure Windows XP & Windows 7
- Windows System Utilities
- Operating System Utilities
- Back Up Microsoft Windows
- Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
- Recovering Microsoft Windows
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Network Technologies
- Networking Concepts
- Networking Communications
- Networking Connectivity
- Internet Technologies
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Installing and Managing Network Connections
- Creating Network Connections
- Installing and Configuring Web Browsers
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Connections
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Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
- Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
- Installing and Configuring Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
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Supporting Printers
- Printer Technologies
- Printer Components
- Printer Processes
- Installing and Configuring Printers
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Printers
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Personal Computer Security Concepts
- Security Fundamentals
- Security Protection Measures
- Data and Physical Security
- Wireless Security
- Social Engineering
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Supporting Personal Computer Security
- Installing and Configuring Security Measures
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Security Measures
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Student Testimonials "This class reminds me why we should go for instructor-led training classes. We learn tips and advice that are not necessary all books. Excellent class!"
– S.C., May Department Store
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