CompTIA A+

Overview

Master the skills to support operating systems, troubleshoot network connections, and implement security measures. 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-recognised 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 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) programme 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 examinations (exam numbers 220-1001 and 220-1002), in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.

Key Takeaways

• Support operating systems
• 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
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
• Explain network infrastructure concepts
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections
• Manage users, workstations, and shared resources
• Implement client virtualisation and cloud computing
• Implement physical security
• Secure workstations and data
• Troubleshoot workstation security issues
• Support and troubleshoot laptops
• Support and troubleshoot mobile devices
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices
• Implement operational procedures

Who Should Attend

• Please refer to the job roles section.
• ICT&SS Professionals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This programme is also designed for those who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1001 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1002 Certification Exam.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this programme, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.

What To Bring

For physical classroom training, all training equipment including individual PCs are provided.