CompTIA A+ training masters the learners in today’s varying IT technologies in vendor-neutral form. Ranging from mobile to traditional devices and operating systems, all is covered in an effective manner. For setting career in IT, the CompTIA A+ certification course explains the best practices followed for managing networking, security, and troubleshooting across varied IT devices and networks. CompTIA A+ certification training explains how to smoothly keep the devices running of organizations.
The candidates have to write two exams to own CompTIA A+ certification, an entry-level certification, recognized industry-wide.
At the completion of this CompTIA A+ course, the participants will exhibit the following skills:
- Understand PC hardware covering all components concepts, types, installation, and configuration
- Explain the concepts of networking, description of protocols/ports, encryption techniques and networking devices along with functions
- Detailed information on configuration of laptops
- Understand the difference between different types of printers, their installation and configuration
- Describe different Windows operating systems, their installation and setting security parameter
- Perform preventive measures and implement security tools and best practices to secure the devices and network
- Provide network connectivity and synchronization at mobile devices
- Execute troubleshooting skills for solving problems related to hardware, networking, operating system, and peripherals
Target audience
- IT Administrators
- IT Technicians
- IT Support Experts
- Technical Support Experts
- Field Service Engineers
Prerequisites
The candidates must have working experience of atleast 6 to 12 months on electronic devices, network environment, and mobile operating systems.
Exams (optional)
Course Name |
Exam No |
CompTIA A+ |
220-801 |
CompTIA A+ |
220-802 |
CompTIA A+ (220-801)
1. PC Hardware
- Configure and apply BIOS settings
- Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties
- Compare and contrast RAM types and features
- Install and configure expansion cards
- Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media
- Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method
- Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose
- Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario
- Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs
- Given a scenario, evaluate types and features of display devices
- Identify connector types and associated cables
- Install and configure various peripheral devices
2. Networking
- Identify types of network cables and connectors
- Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling
- Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP
- Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose
- Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types
- Install, configure, and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings
- Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features
- Identify various types of networks
- Compare and contrast network devices, their functions, and features
- Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools
3. Laptops
- Install and configure laptop hardware and components
- Compare and contrast the components within the display of a laptop
- Compare and contrast laptop features
4. Printers
- Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process
- Given a scenario, install, and configure printers
- Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance
5. Operational Procedures
- Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures
- Explain environmental impacts and the purpose of environmental controls
- Given a scenario, demonstrate proper communication and professionalism
- Explain the fundamentals of dealing with prohibited content/activity
CompTIA A+ (220-802)
1. Operating Systems
- Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems
- Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method
- Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools
- Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools
- Given a scenario, use Control Panel utilities
- Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop
- Perform preventive maintenance procedures using appropriate tools
- Explain the differences among basic OS security settings
2. Security
- Apply and use common prevention methods
- Compare and contrast common security threats
- Implement security best practices to secure a workstation
- Given a scenario, use the appropriate data destruction/disposal method
- Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wireless network
- Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wired network
3. Mobile Devices
- Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems
- Establish basic network connectivity and configure email
- Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices
- Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops
- Execute and configure mobile device synchronization
4. Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video and display issues
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot operating system problems with appropriate tools
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues with appropriate tools and best practices
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot, and repair common laptop issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools