Overview:

CompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration and troubleshooting of common PC systems.

Duration:  

48 hours

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

• Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices
• Identify networking and security fundamentals
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices
• Install and configure peripheral components
• Manage system components
• Manage data storage
• Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations
• Identify network technologies
• Install and configure networking capabilities
• Support mobile digital devices
• Support printers and multifunction devices

Course outlines:

1. Hardware

• Given a scenario, configure settings and use BIOS/UEFI tools on a PC.
• Explain the importance of motherboard components, their purpose and properties.
• Compare and contrast various RAM types and their features
• Install and configure PC expansion cards
• Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media
• Install various types of CPUs and apply the appropriate cooling methods
• Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose
• Install a power supply based on given specifications
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs
• Compare and contrast types of display devices and their features
• Identify common PC connector types and associated cables
• Install and configure common peripheral devices
• Install SOHO multifunction device/printers and configure appropriate settings
• Compare and contrast differences between the various print technologies and the associated imaging process
• Given a scenario, perform appropriate printer maintenance

2. Networking

• Identify the various types of network cables and connectors
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling
• Explain the properties and characteristics of TCP/IP
• Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols and their purpose
• Compare and contrast various WiFi networking standards and encryption types
• Given a scenario, install and configure SOHO wireless/wired router and apply appropriate settings
• Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types and their features
• Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions and features
• Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools

3. Mobile Devices

• Install and configure laptop hardware and components
• Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop
• Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features
• Explain the characteristics of various types of other mobile devices
• Compare and contrast accessories and ports of other mobile devices

4.Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video, projector and display issues
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools