CompTIA A+ Certification (Exams 220-1101 and 220-1102)
15 DAYS
Description:
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. This course, prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Certification exams 220-1101 and 220-1102.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Install and configure end-user devices and software
- Address connectivity problems
- Perform basic cybersecurity mitigations
- Troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization
COURSE OUTLINE
1 - LESSON 1: INSTALLING MOTHERBOARDS AND CONNECTORS
Topic 1A: Explain Cable Types and Connectors
Topic 1B: Install and Configure Motherboards
Topic 1C: Explain Legacy Cable Types
2 - LESSON 2: INSTALLING SYSTEM DEVICES
Topic 2A: Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling
Topic 2B: Select and Install Storage Devices
Topic 2C: Install and Configure System Memory
Topic 2D: Install and Configure CPUs
3 - LESSON 3: TROUBLESHOOTING PC HARDWARE
Topic 3A: Apply Troubleshooting Methodology
Topic 3B: Configure BIOS/UEFI
Topic 3C: Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues
Topic 3D: Troubleshoot System and Display Issues
4 - LESSON 4: COMPARING LOCAL NETWORKING HARDWARE
Topic 4A: Compare Network Types
Topic 4B: Compare Networking Hardware
Topic 4C: Explain Network Cable Types
Topic 4D: Compare Wireless Networking Types
5 - LESSON 5: CONFIGURING NETWORK ADDRESSING AND INTERNET CONNECTIONS
Topic 5A: Compare Internet Connection Types
Topic 5B: Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts
Topic 5C: Compare Protocols and Ports
Topic 5D: Compare Network Configuration Concepts
6 - LESSON 6: SUPPORTING NETWORK SERVICES
Topic 6A: Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts
Topic 6B: Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances
Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Networks
7 - LESSON 7: SUMMARIZING VIRTUALIZATION AND CLOUD CONCEPTS
Topic 7A: Summarize Client-Side Virtualization
Topic 7B: Summarize Cloud Concepts
8 - LESSON 8: SUPPORTING MOBILE DEVICES
Topic 8A: Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals
Topic 8B: Configure Mobile Device Apps
Topic 8C: Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
Topic 8D: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues
9 - LESSON 9: SUPPORTING PRINT DEVICES
Topic 9A: Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices
Topic 9B: Replace Print Device Consumables
Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
10 - LESSON 10: CONFIGURING WINDOWS
Topic 10A: Configure Windows User Settings
Topic 10B: Configure Windows System Settings
11 - LESSON 11: MANAGING WINDOWS
Topic 11A: Use Management Consoles
Topic 11B: Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
Topic 11C: Use Command-line Tools
12 - LESSON 12: IDENTIFYING OS TYPES AND FEATURES
Topic 12A: Explain OS Types
Topic 12B: Compare Windows Editions
13 - LESSON 13: SUPPORTING WINDOWS
Topic 13A: Perform OS Installations and Upgrades
Topic 13B: Install and Configure Applications
Topic 13C: Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems
14 - LESSON 14: MANAGING WINDOWS NETWORKING
Topic 14A: Manage Windows Networking
Topic 14B: Troubleshoot Windows Networking
Topic 14C: Configure Windows Security Settings
Topic 14D: Manage Windows Shares
15 - LESSON 15: MANAGING LINUX AND MACOS
Topic 15A: Identify Features of Linux
Topic 15B: Identify Features of macOS
16 - LESSON 16: CONFIGURING SOHO NETWORK SECURITY
Topic 16A: Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Topic 16B: Compare Wireless Security Protocols
Topic 16C: Configure SOHO Router Security
Topic 16D: Summarize Security Measures
17 - LESSON 17: MANAGING SECURITY SETTINGS
Topic 17A: Configure Workstation Security
Topic 17B: Configure Browser Security
Topic 17C: Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues
18 - LESSON 18: SUPPORTING MOBILE SOFTWARE
Topic 18A: Configure Mobile OS Security
Topic 18B: Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software
Topic 18C: Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security
19 - LESSON 19: USING SUPPORT AND SCRIPTING TOOLS
Topic 19A: Use Remote Access Technologies
Topic 19B: Implement Backup and Recovery
Topic 19C: Explain Data Handling Best Practices
Topic 19D: Identify Basics of Scripting
20 - LESSON 20: IMPLEMENTING OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Topic 20A: Implement Best Practice Documentation
Topic 20B: Use Proper Communication Techniques
Topic 20C: Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures