A+ Essentials - Part 1

Overview

This two-part course series will prepare participants for the CompTIA A+ Essentials certification exam (2006 objectives). Participants will obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to install, build, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on personal computer hardware and operating systems. It is designed for participants seeking to become entry-level IT professionals.

Objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the basic components of a personal computer and select an appropriate troubleshooting methodology
• Select an appropriate client operating system, and manage files and folders in Windows
• Describe and troubleshoot computer power supplies
• Identify and troubleshoot a computer BIOS
• Upgrade and troubleshoot computer memory
• Install PCI and video buses
• Install and troubleshoot expansion cards
• Identify and troubleshoot ports, connectors, and cables
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot data storage devices

Format

This 30-hour course consists of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Special Features

• Experiential labs
• Interactive course delivery
• Hands on skill building
• Courseware features mapping of all CompTIA exam objectives and comes with CertBlaster exam prep software

Benefits

• Participants gain a thorough preparation for CompTIA's latest A+ certification exam.
• Participants obtain real-world instruction on supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware and software.