Skill Level: Beginner+Course Benefits :
                    
After completing this course, students will be prepared for Exam:
1) 220-701 for CompTIA A+ Essentials
2) 220-702 for CompTIA A+ Practical
Who Should Attend?
Individuals wishing to obtain A+ certification on CompTia should take this course.

What will you learn?
                    
You learn about the various computer components, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of computers. Operating systems and software installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Security and operational procedure of computers and Networks.
Course Contents
                    

Computer Components,
Troubleshooting Repair and Maintenance,
Operating Systems and Software,
Networking, Security and Operational Procedure.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• identify the components of standard desktop personal computers.
• identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems.
• identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians.
• install and configure computer components.
• install and configure system components.
• maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components.
• troubleshoot system components.
• install and configure operating systems.
• maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows.
• identify network technologies.
• install and manage network connections.
• support laptops and portable computing devices.
• support printers.
• identify personal computer security concepts.
• support personal computer security.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Personal Computer Components

Topic 1A: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1B: System Unit Components
Topic 1C: Storage Devices
Topic 1D: Personal Computer Connection Methods
Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals

Topic 2A: Personal Computer Operating Systems
Topic 2B: Windows User Interface Components
Topic 2C: Windows File System Management
Topic 2D: Windows System Management Tools
Lesson 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices

Topic 3A: Tools of the Trade
Topic 3B: Electrical Safety
Topic 3C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
Topic 3D: Perform Preventative Maintenance
Topic 3E: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Topic 3F: Professionalism and Communication
Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components

Topic 4A: Install and Configure Display Devices
Topic 4B: Install and Configure Input Devices
Topic 4C: Install and Configure Adapter Cards
Topic 4D: Install and Configure Multimedia Devices
Lesson 5: Installing and Configuring System Components

Topic 5A: Install and Configure Storage Devices
Topic 5B: Select and Install Power Supplies
Topic 5C: Select and Install Memory
Topic 5D: Select, Install, and Configure CPUs and Cooling System Units
Topic 5E: Install and Configure System Boards
Lesson 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Peripheral Components

Topic 6A: Troubleshoot Display Devices
Topic 6B: Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices
Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
Topic 6D: Troubleshoot Multimedia Devices
Lesson 7: Troubleshooting System Components

Topic 7A: Troubleshoot Storage Devices
Topic 7B: Troubleshoot Power Supplies
Topic 7C: Troubleshoot Memory
Topic 7D: Troubleshoot CPUs and Cooling Systems
Topic 7E: Troubleshoot System Boards
Lesson 8: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems

Topic 8A: Install Microsoft Windows
Topic 8B: Upgrade Windows
Topic 8C: Add Devices to Windows
Topic 8D: Optimize Windows
Lesson 9: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

Topic 9A: Operating System Utilities
Topic 9B: Back Up Microsoft Windows
Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows
Topic 9D: Recover Microsoft Windows
Lesson 10: Network Technologies

Topic 10A: Network Concepts
Topic 10B: Network Communications
Topic 10C: Network Connectivity
Topic 10D: Internet Technologies
Lesson 11: Installing and Managing Network Connections

Topic 11A: Create Network Connections
Topic 11B: Install and Configure Web Browsers
Topic 11C: Maintain and Troubleshoot Network Connections
Lesson 12: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

Topic 12A: Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
Topic 12B: Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 12C: Maintain and Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Lesson 13: Supporting Printers

Topic 13A: Printer Technologies
Topic 13B: Printer Components
Topic 13C: Printer Processes
Topic 13D: Install and Configure Printers
Topic 13E: Maintain and Troubleshoot Printers
Lesson 14: Personal Computer Security Concepts

Topic 14A: Security Fundamentals
Topic 14B: Security Protection Measures
Topic 14C: Data and Physical Security
Topic 14D: Wireless Security
Topic 14E: Social Engineering
Lesson 15: Supporting Personal Computer Security

Topic 15A: Install and Configure Security Measures
Topic 15B: Maintain and Troubleshoot Security Measures