CompTia's A+ Certification is an industry recognized entry-level credential for IT Technicians. The A+ training course covers troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, basic networking, installation as well as communication skills, and professionalism. The target student is anyone with basic computer user skills who is interested in obtaining a job as an IT professional or PC technician.
Possible Job Roles:
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Personal Computer Components
Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Lesson 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices
Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring System Components
Lesson 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting System Components
Lesson 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
Lesson 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
Lesson 10: Network Technologies
Lesson 11: Installing and Managing Network Connections
Lesson 12: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Lesson 13: Supporting Printers
Lesson 14: Personal Computer Security Concepts
Lesson 15: Supporting Personal Computer Security
Continuing Education Requirements:
All CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications obtained after January 1, 2011 will be valid for three years. Certifications can be renewed by passing the current CompTIA exam or by participating in the Continuing Education (CE) Program. CE credits can be earn for participating in qualified activities including attending relevant training, earning other industry certification, writing articles, white papers, and blogs on industry topics.
Note:
Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570.1 will only recognize CompTIA certifications with CE designations to meet the DoD Information Assurance certification requirements. Certifications earned prior to 2011 may update by enrolling in the CE program.
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