CompTIA A+
This course is ideal for people who want to learn more about network and servicing, and are interested in a future as an IT technician.
| Award Name | A Plus |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | CompTIA |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Plus | CompTIA |
Duration
12 months
Delivery Method: Online
Entry Requirements
Can Anybody Take This Course
Yes, anyone who wants to learn more about PC Repair and servicing. Ideally you should have 6 months on the job experience before sitting the A+ exams, however you can start the training without any prior experience. You will need to own or have access to a PC as the course is a computer based learning programme.
Careers / Further progression
Interested In A Career In IT?
The skills and knowledge measured by the CompTIA A+ exams were derived from an industry-wide and worldwide job task analysis. Earning CompTIA A+ certification proves that a candidate has a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
Further information
Students can enrol and start the course any time of the year.
€695. Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees and are payable separately to the test centre.
Who Should Do This Course
This course is ideal for people who want to learn more about network and servicing, and are interested in a future as an IT technician. Our A+ course is the starting point to a career in IT. CompTIA A+ certified IT workers have demonstrated knowledge of the fundamentals of computer hardware, a wide range of operating systems and the basics of networking. CompTIA A+ technicians work in organizations that have a multitude of hardware and software configurations and corresponding support needs. A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level (6 months' experience) computer service technicians. The certification covers a broad range of hardware and software technologies.
Prepare to meet these opportunities by completing the new CompTIA A+ Core Series (Exam 220-1001 & 220-1002) courseware. Details include expanded cutting-edge content with coverage of mobile devices, new security lessons, increased operating system coverage, an introduction of fundamental Cloud concepts, and a greater emphasis on trouble-shooting.
In demand real-world skills students will gain include:
• Mobile device hardware support
• Networking and trouble-shooting hardware and network connectivity issues
• Installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux
• Fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures
• Security best practices.
Your Future
If you'd like a career as a PC Technician, Help Desk Technician or PC Support specialist, then our CompTIA A+ course is the ideal distance learning course for you.
Our CompTIA A+ course will give you good overall competence in the following areas.
• Hardware Fundamentals
• Hardware Installation and Configuration
• Printers, Networks and Protocols
• Operating System Installation
• Configuring and Managing Operating Systems
• Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
• Network Fundamentals
Unit 1: Hardware Fundamentals
Unit 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Unit 3: Software Troubleshooting
Unit 4: Networking Fundamentals
Unit 5: Hardware & Network Troubleshooting
Unit 6: Security
Unit 7: Mobile Devices
Unit 8: Virtualization & Cloud Computing
Unit 9: Operational Procedures
CompTIA A+ Exam
The doorway to developing and expanding professional tech skills to meet in demand computer support needs is through the new CompTIA A+ Core Series(Exam 220-1001 & 220-1002) courseware. The content of the two exams as described by CompTIA. To earn the A+ certification, candidates must pass two exams:
• CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1)
• CompTIA A+ 220-1002 (Core 2)
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
Taking The Exam.
Our course will help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams 220-1001 and 220-1002.
To take the exam you must attend an approved test centre. To source a test centre near you can visit www.vue.com.
Please note that exam fees are additional to course fees and are payable separately to the test centre.
What Do I Need To Do This Course?
This is an online course delivered over the internet so you will need to own or have access to a PC or tablet computer and the internet.
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