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CompTIA A+

SS Course: 2001814

Course Overview

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CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (Exam 220-1201 & 220-1202) course equips participants with essential skills to install, configure, and maintain computer systems, mobile devices, and software.

                                                                  

Scheduled Classes

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08/10/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
08/24/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
09/14/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
09/21/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
10/05/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
10/19/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
11/02/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
11/16/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
11/30/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
12/14/26 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)
01/04/27 - EVT - Virtual Classroom - Virtual Instructor-Led (click to enroll)

What You'll Learn

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It covers troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and customer support, along with an understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS environments in corporate settings.

Outline

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1. What Does an IT Specialist Do

  • The Hero of Problem Solving
  • The Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

2. Installing Motherboards and Connectors

  • Cables and Connectors
  • Motherboards
  • Legacy Cables
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

3. Installing System Devices

  • Power Supplies and Cooling
  • Storage Devices
  • System Memory
  • CPUs
  • Challenge Lab: Troubleshoot Memory
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

4. Troubleshooting PC Hardware

  • BIOS and UEFI
  • Power and Disk Issues
  • System and Display Issues
  • Lab: Troubleshoot GPU
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

5. Comparing Local Networking Hardware

  • Network Types
  • Networking Hardware
  • Lab: Connect Patch Panel Cables
  • Network Cable Types
  • Wireless Networking Types
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

6. Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections

  • Internet Connection Types
  • TCP/IP Concepts
  • Network Communications
  • Network Configuration Concepts
  • Challenge Lab: Install a SOHO Network
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

7. Supporting Network Services

  • Networked Host Services
  • Internet and Embedded Appliances
  • Troubleshoot Networks
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

8. Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

  • Client-Side Virtualization
  • Cloud Concepts
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

9. Supporting Mobile Devices

  • Mobile Devices and Peripherals
  • Mobile Apps and Data
  • Laptop Hardware
  • Troubleshoot Mobile Devices
  • Challenge Lab: Mobile Hardware Support
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

10. Supporting Print Devices

  • Printers and Multifunction Devices
  • Print Device Maintenance
  • Troubleshoot Print Devices
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

11. Managing Support Procedures

  • Documentation
  • Professional Communication
  • Types of Operating Systems
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

12. Configuring Windows

  • Windows User Settings
  • Windows System Settings
  • Install and Configure Applications
  • Cloud-Based Applications
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

13. Managing Windows

  • Use Management Consoles
  • Command-Line Tools
  • Windows Networking
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

14. Supporting Windows

  • Troubleshoot Windows Networking
  • Remote Access Technologies
  • Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
  • Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

15. Securing Windows

  • Logical Security Concepts
  • Windows Security Settings
  • Windows Shares
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

16. Installing Operating Systems

  • Windows Editions
  • OS Installations and Upgrades
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

17. Supporting Other OS

  • Linux Features
  • Package and Network Management
  • macOS Features
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

18. Configuring SOHO Network Security

  • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Wireless Security Protocols
  • SOHO Router Security
  • Additional Security Measures
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

19. Managing Security Settings

  • Account Security
  • Workstation Security
  • Browser Security
  • Troubleshoot Workstation Security
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

20. Supporting Mobile Software

  • Mobile OS Security
  • Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software
  • Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

21. Using Data Security

  • Data Backup and Recovery
  • Data Handling Best Practices
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz

22. Implementing Operational Procedures

  • Change and Inventory Management
  • Common Safety and Environmental Procedures
  • Scripting Basics
  • Additional Resources
  • Module Quiz
  • Checkpoint Review

Prerequisites

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12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role

    Who Should Attend

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    • PC Support Specialist
    • IT Support Specialist

    Next Step Courses

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