CompTIA A+ Technician

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CompTIA A+ Technician
Course Details
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 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.
• Flash Cards 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?
The overall employment of computer support specialists, which includes roles like IT Technicians and Desktop Support Technicians, is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations, with about 66,500 openings projected each year over the decade. Additionally, IT support is one of the largest tech occupation categories with an estimated base of over 771,600 employed U.S. workers in 2023, with more than 1 in 10 of all types of the 5.8 million tech jobs in 2023 being for IT support specialists.
• IT Technician: IT Technicians are at the forefront of maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems and networks. The CompTIA A+ certification is often considered a foundational qualification for this role, providing essential knowledge for effectively managing and resolving IT issues.
• Enterprise Technician: These professionals work in larger, more complex environments than typical IT Technicians, handling advanced IT systems and solutions. The CompTIA A+ Technician course equips them with the necessary skills to manage these environments efficiently.
• PC Technician: Specialising in computer hardware and software, PC Technicians benefit greatly from the A+ certification. This course provides them with the expertise needed for assembling and repairing PCs, as well as diagnosing various hardware and software issues.
• Desktop Support Technician: They play a critical role in assisting end-users with their computer and software needs. The knowledge gained from the CompTIA A+ course is crucial for these technicians to offer effective support and maintain desktop environments.
• Field Technician: These technicians work on-site to install, inspect, repair, and maintain hardware and software components. The CompTIA A+ certification gives them a strong foundation in understanding different types of hardware and software they encounter in the field.

Topics covered in this A+ Technician Course.
Core 1:
• Managing and configuring Mobile devices.
• Install and configure laptop hardware and components.
• Connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices.
• Configure basic mobile device network connectivity and application support.
• Managing and configuring networks.
• TCP and UDP ports.
• Networking hardware devices.
• Wireless networking protocols.
• Using networking tools.
• Managing and configuring hardware.
• Cables, connectors, RAM, storage devices, peripherals, add-ons, motherboards.
• Setup SOHO devices.
• Managing and configuring printers.
• Virtualisation and cloud computing.
• Cloud computing client-side virtualisation.
• Hardware and network troubleshooting: problem-solving, hard drives, RAM, CPUs and power, video, printing, mobile issues.
• Practice exams.

Core 2:
• Managing and configuring Operating systems.
• Windows, OS, command lines, control panels, Mac OS, and Linux.
• Managing and configuring Security.
• Logical security and physical security.
• Malware, social engineering, threats, vulnerabilities, mobile security.
• Software troubleshooting.
• OS, security, malware, application issues.
• Devising Operational Procedures.
• Documentation, change management, safety, environmental issues, licensing, remote access.
• Practice exams.

• 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.

Tel: 01 286 5783
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