CompTIA A+ with Lab
Course Overview
The CompTIA A+ certification is a tried-and-true entry-level certification that nearly every organization’s IT department looks for and trusts. This certification proves your ability to support enterprise IT infrastructure using the most up-to-date technology possible.
Organizations face constant threats and an IT team that can set up a secure infrastructure is a must if they want to stay competitive and protect valuable customer data. Additionally, the A+ certification proves you have a strong understanding of how hardware and software work together and how to best utilize them to create a strong IT foundation. This certification helps you build skills that build on additional certifications down the line and will become the cornerstone of your IT career.
Skills honed through this certification include installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing personal computer hardware and operating systems. Additionally, the A+ certification helps to support an individual’s ability to set up and secure applications, cybersecurity, privacy, IoT, scripting, virtualization and cloud, as well as hardware.
Course Outline
Chapter 01 – IT Professional Soft Skills
Chapter 02 – Safety for You and Computer Components
Chapter 03 – System Component Overview
Chapter 04 – Understanding Motherboards
Chapter 05 – Understanding Processors
Chapter 06 – Understanding Types of Memory
Chapter 07 – Understanding BIOS and CMOS
Chapter 08 – Hard Drives and Storage Devices
Chapter 09 – Power Supplies and Voltage
Chapter 10 – Ports, Cables, and Connectors
Chapter 11 – Input and Output Devices
Chapter 12 – Managing Printers
Chapter 13 – Mobile Devices, Multimedia, and Laptop Computers
Chapter 14 – Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 15 – Troubleshooting Procedures
Chapter 16 – Operating Systems
Chapter 17 – Managing Files
Chapter 18 – Applications Utility, Troubleshooting, and Optimization
Chapter 19 – Configuring Device Drivers
Chapter 20 – Networking and Wireless Connections
Chapter 21 – Recovering Systems and Disaster Recovery
Chapter 22 – Cloud Computing
Chapter 23 – Security Fundamentals