CompTIA A+ (8 Days)

This combined course, including both A+ modules, will introduce soldiers to one of the more common IT programmes globally. The course has no prerequisites, and is an official CompTIA programme.

Description

Summary

Often quoted as the essential certification to many entry-level positions in the IT world. This course will cover the following topics:

Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.

Explain network infrastructure concepts.

​Configure and troubleshoot network connections.

Implement client virtualisation and cloud computing.

Support and troubleshoot laptops.

Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.

Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.

Prerequisites

Experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft Windows environment, be able to search for, browse and access information on the internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.

Information

Week 1

  1. Installing and configuring PC components
  2. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting display and multimedia devices
  3. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting storage devices
  4. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting internal system components
  5. Network infrastructure concepts
  6. Configuring and troubleshooting networks
  7. Implementing client virtualisation and cloud computing
  8. Supporting and troubleshooting laptops
  9. Supporting and troubleshooting mobile devices
  10. Installing, configuring and troubleshooting print devices

Week 2

  1. Supporting operating systems
  2. Installing, configuring and maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
  3. Maintaining and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows
  4. Configuring and troubleshooting networks
  5. Managing users, workstations and shared resources
  6. Security concepts
  7. Securing workstations and data
  8. Troubleshooting workstation security issues
  9. Supporting and troubleshooting mobile devices
  10. Implementing operational procedures