CompTIA A+ Technician

• Course Fee: £355 or Any 2 CompTIA courses Special Offer £455
• Exam fees are not included in the course price. Click here for exam information.
• Approved eLearning course leading to certification from CompTIA
• Students have 12 months to work at their own pace, and can start at any time of year.
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Course Details

The CompTIA A+ Technician Course 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 900,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the program’s inception. This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the A+ Certification from CompTIA. The course is completed online, at your own time, at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.

This A+ Technician Course includes the following features:

• Instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations to develop your skills based on real world scenarios.
• Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
• Flashcards and Education Games are also provided throughout the course.
• Practice exams prepare you for your exams. These exams comprise a maximum of 90 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared if you are taking a certification exam.
• You can also interact and collaborate with other students through our forums, student contributions and announcement features.

Who should complete this A+ Technician Course?

• IT Technician, Enterprise Technician, PC Technician.
• Desktop Support Technician, Field Technician, PC Support Specialist.
• People considering a career as a PC Technician.
• Existing A+ certified professionals required to keep their certification current.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• None. It is however recommended that students have 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience working in PC maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Topics covered in this A+ Technician Course

Core 1

• Hardware: The central processing unit; Slot types and display devices; Input devices, ports, cables, and cooling systems; Storage devices; Installing and configuring computer components; Troubleshooting computer components
• Networking: Cable and connectors; installing networks; Network devices and troubleshooting
• Laptops and Portable devices; Working with laptops and portable devices; Configuring laptop power options; Using laptop peripherals; Troubleshooting laptops; Preventive maintenance for laptops
• Printers Set-up; Configuring and Troubleshooting.
• Safety, Environment and Customer Issues: Safety in the workplace; Hazards and safety precautions; Proper disposal procedures; Communication skills; Professional behaviour.
• Practice Exams.

Core 2

• Operating Systems: Installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux.
• Configuring: Setting up windows; OS Troubleshooting and Maintenance.
• Security: Hardware, software, and wireless security; Data and physical security; Installing and configuring security; Troubleshooting security; Maintaining security.
• Fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.
• Troubleshooting: PCs, mobile devices, drives, motherboard problems, printers, laptops.
• Practice Exams.

Assessment

• Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a CMIT Digital Certificate of Completion. This can be accessed via the Progress Reports section located on the top right side of your eLearning platform.
• You may optionally take exams to receive certification. Exam fees are not included in the course price. Click here for exam information.

Technical Requirements

• Broadband internet connection.
• Browser – we recommend Chrome or Safari for Tablet or Apple Mac; and Firefox or Internet Explorer for PC hardware.
• Operating System – PC (Windows 7 or later), Mac or Android.

Accreditation

• You may optionally take exams to receive CompTIA certification.
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