CompTia A + (Done at our centres only)

Duration: 4 weeks (40 hours, 2 hrs/day)

Grade: 9 to 12

Cost: $ 1999 + HST

Enrollment for additional Course or second kid - 10% discount

Course Content

A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians.

A+ Certification signifies that the certified individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry. The program is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications. In a recent survey of more than 10,000 certificate holders, most candidates for certification said attaining the credential would help them to land their designated job because an employer would be confident that their general knowledge had been tested. Candidates feel more qualified with the A+ Certification, attain a higher salary, find thatmany companies require A+ certification, and discover the certificate helped them to change careers. Above all, candidates feel the credibility associated with certification is its greatest attribute.

1. Personal Computer Components
1. Personal Computer Components
2. System Unit Components
3. Storage Devices
4. Personal Computer Connection Methods
2. Operating System Fundamentals
1. Personal Computer Operating Systems
2. Windows User Interface Components
3. Windows File System Management
4. Windows System Management Tools
3. PC Technician Professional Best Practices
1. Tools of the Trade
2. Electrical Safety
3. Environment Safety and Materials Handling
4. Perform Preventative Maintenance
5. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
6. Professionalism and Communication
4. Installing and Configuring Computer Components
1. Storage Devices
2. Display Devices
3. Input Devices
4. Multimedia Devices
5. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Computer Components
1. Troubleshoot Display Devices
2. Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
3. Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
4. Troubleshoot Power Supplies
5. Troubleshoot Memory
6. Troubleshoot CPUs
7. Troubleshoot System Boards
6. Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
1. Install Microsoft Windows
2. Upgrade Windows
3. Add Devices to Windows
4. Optimize Windows
7. Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
1. Operating System Utilities
2. Windows Operational Issues and Error Codes
3. Recover Microsoft Windows
8. Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
1. Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
2. Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
3. Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
9. Supporting Printers and Scanners
1. Printer and Scanner Technologies
2. Printer and Scanner Components
3. Install and Configure Printers and Scanners
4. Troubleshoot Printers and Scanners
10. Supporting Network Connectivity
1. Network Concepts
2. Network Communications
3. Network Connectivity
4. Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot Network Connections
11. Supporting Personal Computer Security
1. Hardware and Software Security Measures
2. Data and Physical Security
3. Wireless Security
4. Social Engineering
5. Implement, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Computer Security

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