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COMPTIA A+

CompTIA A+ studies at MGIT

Ideal if you aspire to become an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician. Knowledge of Network Installation, Access and Security, Fault Tolerance, Disaster Recovery and Network Troubleshooting. 

Held by over 1​ million IT professionals worldwide, CompTIA A+ is the most essential IT certification for establishing an IT career. If you’re new to the IT industry, this will help you put your best foot forward. And if you’re already an IT professional, the CompTIA A+ certification validates your skills and can boost your career.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic Computer Skills

DOCUMENTS YOU NEED

  • A certified copy of the equivalent qualification certificate

  • Present verifiable relevant working experience (1 year or more)

  • A certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)

COURSE & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

In order to get the full benefit of and complete this programme, you are required to:

  • Have a registered email account for notifications and communications

  • Have access to a computer/laptop/tablet

  • Have a stable internet connection

  • Read documents in Adobe Acrobat PDF reader, or a similar PDF viewer

  • Have access to the Microsoft Office Suite (inclusive of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Mac OS Pages Application to create and read documents, as well as have the ability to export documents into PDF files

  • Use the latest version of Firefox/Internet Explorer/Chrome web browser when accessing the Virtual Learning Environment

SUBJECTS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Module 1: Personal Computer Component

  • Module 2: Operating System Fundamentals

  • Module 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices

  • Module 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components

  • Module 5: Examining System Components

  • Module 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components

  • Module 7: System Component Troubleshooting Techniques

  • Module 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

  • Module 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

  • Module 10: Network Technologies

  • Module 11 : Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

  • Module 12: Supporting Printers

  • Module 13: Personal Computer Security Concepts

ASSESSMENTS

QUALIFICATION: CompTIA A+
Course Duration: 10 Days

Module 1: Personal Computer Component

  • Personal Computer Components

  • System Unit Components

  • Storage Devices

  • Personal Computer Connection Methods

 

Module 2: Operating System Fundamentals

  • Personal Computer Operating Systems

  • Windows User Interface Components

  • Windows File System Management

  • Windows System Management Tools

 

Module 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices

  • Tools of the Trade

  • Electrical Safety

  • Environmental Safety and Materials Handling

  • Perform Preventative Maintenance

  • Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

  • Professionalism and Communication

 

Module 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components

  • Install and Configure Display Devices

  • Install and Configure Input Devices

  • Install and Configure Multimedia Devices

 

Module 5: Examining System Components

  • Storage Devices and Backup Media

  • Power Supplies

  • Memory

  • CPUs and Cooling System Units

  • System Boards

 

Module 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components

  • Troubleshoot Display Devices

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices

  • Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices

 

Module 7: System Component Troubleshooting Techniques

  • Adapter Card Troubleshooting

  • Storage Device Troubleshooting

  • Power Supply Troubleshooting

  • Memory Troubleshooting

  • CPU and Cooling System Troubleshooting

  • System Board Troubleshooting

 

Module 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

  • Install Microsoft Windows

  • Upgrade Windows

  • Add Devices to Windows

  • Optimize Windows

 

Module 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

  • Operating System Utilities

  • Back up Microsoft Windows

  • Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows

  • Microsoft Windows System Recovery Methods

 

Module 10: Network Technologies

  • Network Concepts

  • Network Communications

  • Network Connectivity

  • Internet Technologies

  • Create Network Connections

 

Module 11: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

  • Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components

  • Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptop and Portable Computing Devices

 

Module 12: Supporting Printers

  • Printer Technologies

  • Printer Components

  • Printer Processes

  • Install and Configure Printers

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers

 

Module 13: Personal Computer Security Concepts

  • Security Fundamentals

  • Security Protection Measures

  • Wireless Security

  • Social Engineering

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures

PRACTICAL

Module 1: Installing and Configuring System Components

  • Install and Configure Adapter Cards

  • Install and Configure Storage Devices

  • Select and Install Power Supplies

  • Select and Install Memory

  • Select, Install, and Configure CPUs and Cooling System

  • Units Install and Configure System Boards

 

Module 2: Troubleshooting System Components

  • Troubleshoot Adapter Cards

  • Troubleshoot Storage Devices

  • Troubleshoot Power Supplies

  • Troubleshoot Memory

  • Troubleshoot CPUs and Cooling Systems

  • Troubleshoot System Boards

 

Module 3: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

  • Operating System Utilities

  • Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows

  • Recover Microsoft Windows

 

Module 4: Network Technologies

  • Network Communications

  • Network Connectivity

  • Module

 

Module 5: Installing and Managing Network Connections

  • Create Network Connections

  • Install and Configure Web Browsers

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections

 

Module 6: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

  • Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components

  • Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

 

Module 7: Supporting Printers

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers

 

Module 8: Personal Computer Security Concepts

  • Security Fundamentals

  • Security Protection Measures

  • Data and Physical Security

  • Install and Secure a Wireless Network

 

Module 9: Supporting Personal Computer Security

  • Install and Configure Security Measures

  • Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures

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