CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ is a world-wide recognized certification program that validates the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry-level IT professionals. This certification focuses on essential IT concepts, including hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting.
Course Date
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Course Duration
4 months
NQF
N/A
Credits
32
Course Description
CompTIA A+ is a world-wide recognized certification program that validates the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry-level IT professionals. This certification focuses on essential IT concepts, including hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Understand, read and write in English.
- Basic computer literacy skills required.
Subjects
NEW EXAM CODES 220-1101 & 220-1102
PREVIOUS VERSION EXAM CODES 220-1001 & 220-1002
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
What will I learn to do?
- Hardware
Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices - Operating systems
Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS - Software troubleshooting
Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support - Networking
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO - Hardware & network troubleshooting
Troubleshoot device and network issues - Security
Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections - Mobile devices
Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices - Virtualization & cloud computing
Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts & set up client-side virtualization - Operation procedures
Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
What can my job be?
- Service Desk Analyst
- Help Desk Tech
- Technical Support Specialist
- Field Service Technician
- Associate Network Engineer
- Data Support Technician
- Desktop Support Administrator
- End User Computing Technician
- System Support Specialist
