Find Courses Find Providers Providers - Promote Your Courses About Us

A+ Certification

Training Courses

Would you like to see more A+ courses?

Training course summary

Sponsored links

This course is suitable for individuals who are already computer aware and are seeking certification prior to embarking on MCSE, MCSA, CCNA and Novell CNE. This is an ideal foundation course as it will provide the all round knowledge that is required for any individual entering or thinking about starting a job in Computer support.
A+ is a solid certification that employers look for and is the industry standard for entry-level computer technicians. Every business uses computers and skilled technicians are in demand. An A+ certification opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology at an affordable price.
This A+ curriculum introduces basic hardware components and teaches about SCSCI devices and how to configure Bus Architecture. It delves into the concepts of memory modules, mainboards, and bus architecture and presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on the fundamentals of major Operating Systems. The curriculum presents instruction on system interfaces and the underlying command-line functions and utilities to manage the major operating systems, and on procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting common operating system problems. Finally, the curriculum presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on basic network concepts and terminology, including the networking capabilities of Windows and network protocol configuration.
Who Will Benefit?
The A+ Certification is for entry-level audiences that want to pass the A+ (2003) Examination or that have a strong interest in PC hardware. Participants come from a broad spectrum of experience. Typical job roles may include PC service technician, computer maintenance or help desk support. Having an A+ certification proves that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

Regions:
  • All Areas
Delivery:
  • Distance
  • Computer Based
Category:
Difficulty:
  • Introductory

Further Details

Hardware (Exam 220-301)
The hardware section of the course introduces basic hardware components and what's inside the computer case. Participants learn about memory and storage devices. Input and output devices and portable computer technology are also covered. Finally, the learner is introduced to system resource settings. The installation section of the course teaches about SCSCI devices and how to configure Bus Architecture. Participants learn about internal and peripheral device installation and upgrade. Finally, guidelines for problem isolation, diagnostics and troubleshooting are taught. Finally, the course delves into the concepts of memory modules, mainboards, and bus architecture. Printer hardware and how to troubleshoot printers is covered. Participants learn about basic network technology and network media, including cables and connectors. The technologies and protocols used for wireless and Internet connectivity are also taught.

Operating Systems (Exam 220-302)
This course presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on the fundamentals of major Operating Systems. Learners will be introduced to the procedures for installing and upgrading Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Windows ME is part of the Windows 9x family. The course will also cover system boot sequences. The course will also present instruction on system interfaces and the underlying command-line functions and utilities to manage the major operating systems. Learners will be introduced to the concepts and procedures for managing disks, file systems, and files, along with procedures for adding and configuring device drivers. The troubleshooting section presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on procedures for diagnosing and troubleshooting common operating system problems. Problems with the installation and startup processes, resources for troubleshooting, common problems will all be presented. This course will also cover managing the registry, system files, and memory. The networking section presents students with both theoretical and practical instruction on basic network concepts and terminology, including the networking capabilities of Windows and network protocol configuration. This course also covers concepts relating to the Internet and how to set up a system for Internet access.

Guide price

£ 445.00

 

Sponsored links

Interested in this course?

 

 

Information provided is for information purposes only and no guarantees are made with regards to accuracy. It is advised that all details are checked prior to making a booking. Terms of use
Website design by Brit-net