Name: CompTIA A+
Start: 2024-06-30T02:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-06-30T06:00:00-04:00
Location: Coastal Pines Technical College

This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) Certification exams.
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TBD - If you may be interested in this course, then please contact us at [email protected].

This program will build upon students’ existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware in order to present fundamental concepts and techniques that technicians use every day on the job. Upon completing this course, students will gain the essential skills and technical expertise necessary to install, upgrade, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, repair and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) Certification exams.

After completing this program, learners will be able to

Hardware: Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components, devices, and connectors
Windows Operating System: Installing and supporting the Windows OS including command line and client support
Software Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting PC, laptop, and mobile device issues including application security support
Networking: Understanding types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI, and SOHO
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting device and network issues
Security: Identifying and protecting against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
Mobile Devices: Installing and configuring laptops and other mobile devices (wearable technology, fitness monitors, etc.) including cloud computing
Other OS and Technologies: Understanding the Mac OS, Linux, and mobile OS
Operational Procedures: Following best practices for safety, environmental impacts, communication, and professionalism

Hands-on Labs and Activities