CompTIA A+

Course details

The CompTIA A+ certification validates the knowledge and skills of Computer Service Technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The course also covers topics such as security, safety and environmental issues, and communication and professionalism.

This part-time CompTIA A+ course is aimed at Entry-level Service Technicians or those wishing to validate their knowledge and experience by obtaining A+ Certification.

The eveining course is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in working in IT configuring, upgrading and supporting PCs in the workplace.

CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-801 exam

The CompTIA A+ Essentials course and exam validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems. The course covers essential skills like hardware and operating system installation, upgrades, repairs, configuration, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.

Module Content

• Computer Components
• Operating Systems
• Diagnosing Problems
• Laptops and Portable Devices
• Printers and Scanners
• Networks
• Security
• Safety, Environment, and Customer Issues

CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-802 exam

The CompTIA A+ 220-802 exam is targeted at participants who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Example job roles include: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician, PC Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-802 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-802 will be CompTIA A+ certified with the IT Technician designation.

Individuals in careers that require IT knowledge outside of the formal IT job role, such as SMB office manager, technical sales roles or other non-technical roles that require understanding of computer repair issues, may also find the validation of skills associated with the CompTIA A+ credential to be valuable.

Module Content

• Installing and Configuring PC Components
• Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance
• Advanced PC Troubleshooting
• Portable Computer Fundamentals
• Maintaining and Repairing Portable Computers
• Major Windows Structures
• Optimizing Operating Systems
• Safety, Environment, and Customer Issues
• Basic OS Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Printers and Scanners
• Troubleshooting Printer Problems
• Wide Area Networking
• Network Troubleshooting
• Security
• Safety and Environmental Issues
• Professionalism and Communication

Overview Dublin:

Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. A member of the College’s admissions team will be in touch to discuss your course entry requirements. Under 23 Years - 5 Ordinary Level, Grade D3s or above in your Leaving Certificate (subjects to include Maths and a language) or equivalent exam taken. All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office together with an understanding of basic computing concepts.