Computer Technician (Comp TIA A+)

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today's core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace. The Official CompTIA^® A+^® Core 1 (Exam 220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examination (exam number 220-1101 and 220-1102) in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.

Certifications

This course assists learners in preparing for the following certifications.

• Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1)
• Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2)

(These exams are administered online and in person at Pearson VUE testing centers. See www.comptia.org for more details.)

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
• Explain network infrastructure concepts.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Implement client virtualization and cloud computing.
• Support and troubleshoot laptops.
• Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.
• Support operating systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
• Implement physical security.
• Secure workstations and data.
• Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
• Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
• Implement operational procedures.