Overview
The course prepares for CompTIA A+ Certification Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills to install, upgrade, repair, assemble, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. CompTIA A+ certification is an essential credential for those looking to enter the IT industry.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the hardware components of a computer.
• Identify the basic components and functions of an operating system.
• Identify the operational procedures that should be followed by PC technicians.
• Identify and configure peripheral components.
• Manage system components.
• Identify and configure operating systems.
• Identify the hardware and software requirements for custom client environments.
• Identify network technologies.
• Identify, configure, and maintain SOHO networks.
• Support laptops.
• Configure mobile computing devices.
• Support printers.
• Implement concepts and techniques used to secure computing devices and environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware components.

Prerequisites

• Must have basic computer literacy