CompTIA A+ Certification (2009 Objectives)
CompTIA - A+ Certification
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients.
CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the program’s inception in 1993.
Our CompTia A+ course gives you hands-on experience building your own computer that you keep after class. Let us show you the ins and outs of building computers and installing operatings systems.
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The CTCLC Difference
Current Technologies Computer Learning Center uses our own certified instructors that will help guide you to a sucessful completion of your training and certification. Our Instructors are simply the best CompTIA instructors you will find. Let our great instructors help you get started in a great career. CTCLC has convenient day or night schedules to fit your needs. We can also do onsite classes with our top notch portable labs.
Our instructors are the very best and give 110% to their Students. We Care about every student that we train and we have a free resit policy for all of our courses for the same revision. You will not find a better training experience anywhere.
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Intended Audience
A+ Certification training is ideal for anyone interested in a new career in IT or to prove existing knowledge in basic IT helpdesk support. With A+ certification training at Current Technologies CLC, the student will learn:
- Installation, configuration and maintenance of PC operating systems
- Maintenance and installation of PC hardware components
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing skills for PC hardware and software
- Basic network skills, including networking PCs and troubleshooting networks
- Basics of PC and networking security
Duration
- 5 days, Instructor-led classroom training (8:00am to 5:00pm)
CTCLC Special Discounts
A+ Certification $2,495.00 List Price $2,995.00 Special Discounted Student price for 2 or more from the same Company $1,995.00 A+ Certification and Network+ Combo Special Discounted price $3,995.00
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Course Outline
Module 1: Troubleshooting methodology
- Troubleshooting models
- Professionalism
Module 2: Operating systems
- Operating system fundamentals
- Directory management
- File management
- File and folder permissions
Module 3: Electricity and power supplies
- Electrical safety
- Power supplies
- Power supply troubleshooting
Module 4: CPUs and motherboards
- Central processing units
- Cooling techniques
- Motherboards
- Motherboard and CPU troubleshooting
Module 5: The Basic Input/Output System
- The BIOS and CMOS
- The POST and boot processes
Module 6: Memory systems
- Memory
- Memory packaging
- Memory installation
- Memory monitoring
- Memory troubleshooting
Module 7: Bus structures
- Buses
- The PCI bus
- Video buses
Module 8: Expansion cards
- Video cards
- Sound cards
- Internal modems
- Expansion card troubleshooting
Module 9: Peripheral connection types
- Serial and parallel connections
- PS/2 connections
- USB connections
- FireWire connections
- Multimedia connections
- Troubleshooting peripheral connections
Module 10: Data storage devices
- Drive adapters
- Hard drives
Optical drives
- Removable storage devices
- Drive maintenance
- Storage device troubleshooting
Module 11: Video output and image input devices
- Monitors
- Scanners and cameras
Module 12: Printers
- Printing technologies
- Printer installation
- Printer optimization and maintenance
- Printer troubleshooting
Module 13: Connecting computers
- Networking concepts
- Wired network connections
- Basic internetworking devices
Module 14: Networking computers
- Addressing
- Client configuration
Module 15: Network troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting basics
- Troubleshooting the network
Module 16: Portable computers
- Notebook computers
- Configuration
- Component replacement
- Notebook issues
Module 17: Windows management
- System management
- Task Scheduler
- Resource management
- Remote management
Module 18: Windows monitoring
- Monitoring
- System performance
- Backup and restore
Module 19: Operating system troubleshooting
- Windows startup
- System troubleshooting
Module 20: Security
- Operating system security
- Windows Encrypted File System
- Security hardware
- Common security threats
- The human aspects of security
Module 21: Windows installation and upgrades
- Windows installation
- Upgrades
Module 22: Safety and maintenance
- Safety and hazards
- Computer maintenance
- Safe work practices
- Disposing of computer equipment
Certification Path
Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
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220-701 |
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220-702 |
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Exam Information 220-701, 220-702
Required exams: CompTIA A+ Essentials, CompTIA A+ Practical Application
Number of questions: 100 for each exam
Length of test: 90 minutes each
Passing score:
- 675 for CompTIA A+ Essentials on a scale of 100-900
- 700 for CompTIA A+ Practical Application on a scale of 100-900
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