CompTIA A+ Core 1

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT. CompTIA A+ Core 1 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. 

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Often quoted as the essential certification to many entry-level positions in the IT world. 

As there are no prerequisites necessary to enrol on the CompTIA A+, experienced IT Technicians and complete beginners looking to enhance their information technology knowledge should consider booking this course to refresh their existing knowledge and learn new skills.

What Delegates Will Learn:

• Support basic IT infrastructure, including endpoint management, advanced device connectivity troubleshooting, and basic networking.
• Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware including components, connectors and peripherals.
• Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices.
• Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals, including detecting and removing malware, addressing privacy concerns, physical security and device hardening.
• Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software.
• Troubleshoot and problem solves core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and the use of scripting in IT support.
• The CompTIA A+ Certification has recently been updated to reflect the growing focus on topics such as cybersecurity, Privacy, IoT, Scripting, Virtualisation and Cloud.

Module Outline:

• Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring PC Components
• Lesson 2: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Display and Multimedia Devices
• Lesson 3: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Devices
• Lesson 4: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Internal System Components
• Lesson 5: Network Infrastructure Concepts
• Lesson 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks
• Lesson 7: Implementing Client Virtualization and Cloud Computing
• Lesson 8: Supporting and Troubleshooting Laptops
• Lesson 9: Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
• Lesson 10: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Print Devices