CompTIA A+ Certification

Course details

In this course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

Course Outline
1 - Hardware Fundamentals
Topic A: Personal Computer Components Topic B: Storage Devices Topic C: Mobile Digital Devices Topic D: Connection Interfaces
2 - Operating System Fundamentals
Topic A: PC and Mobile Operating Systems Topic B: PC Operating System Tools and Utilities
3 - Networking & Security Fundamentals
Topic A: Network Types Topic B: Network Components Topic C: Common Network Services Topic D: Cloud Concepts Topic E: Security Fundamentals
4 - Safety & Operational Procedures
Topic A: Basic Maintenance Tools and Techniques Topic B: Personal and Electrical Safety Topic C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling Topic D: Professionalism and Communication Topic E: Organizational Policies and Procedures Topic F: Troubleshooting Theory
5 - Supporting Display Devices
Topic A: Install Display Devices Topic B: Configure Display Devices Topic C: Troubleshoot Video and Display Devices
6 - Installing & Configuring Peripheral Components
Topic A: Install and Configure Input Devices Topic B: Install and Configure Output Devices Topic C: Install and Configure Input/Output Devices Topic D: Install and Configure Expansion Cards
7 - Managing System Components
Topic A: Identify Motherboard Components and Features Topic B: Install and Configure CPUs and Cooling Systems Topic C: Install Power Supplies Topic D: Troubleshoot System Components
8 - Managing Data Storage
Topic A: Identify RAM Types and Features Topic B: Troubleshoot RAM Issues Topic C: Install and Configure Storage Devices Topic D: Configure the System Firmware Topic E: Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays
9 - Installing & Configuring Microsoft Windows
Topic A: Implement Client-Side Virtualization Topic B: Install Microsoft Windows Topic C: Use Microsoft Windows Topic D: Configure Microsoft Windows Topic E: Upgrade Microsoft Windows
10 - Optimizing & Maintaining Microsoft Windows
Topic A: Optimize Microsoft Windows Topic B: Back Up and Restore System Data Topic C: Perform Disk Maintenance Topic D: Update Software
11 - Working with Other Operating Systems
Topic A: The OS X Operating System Topic B: The Linux Operating System
12 - Customized Client Enviroments
Topic A: Types of Common Business Clients Topic B: Custom Client Environments
13 - Networking Technologies
Topic A: TCP/IP Properties and Characteristics Topic B: TCP/IP Topic C: Internet Connections Topic D: Ports and Protocols Topic E: Networking Tools
14 - Installing & Configuring Networking Capabilities
Topic A: Configure Basic Windows Networking Topic B: Configure Network Perimeters Topic C: Using Windows Networking Features Topic D: Install and Configure SOHO Networks
15 - Supporting Mobile Digital Devices
Topic A: Install and Configure Exterior Laptop Components Topic B: Install and Configure Interior Laptop Components Topic C: Other Mobile Devices Topic D: Mobile Device Accessories and Ports Topic E: Mobile Device Connectivity Topic F: Mobile Device Synchronization Topic G: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Hardware
16 - Supporting Printers & Multifunction Devices
Topic A: Printer and Multifunction Technologies Topic B: Install and Configure Printers Topic C: Maintain Printers Topic D: Troubleshoot Printers
17 - Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Controls
Topic A: Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities Topic B: General Security Controls Topic C: Mobile Security Controls Topic D: Data Destruction and Disposal Methods
18 - Implementing Security Controls
Topic A: Secure Operating Systems Topic B: Secure Workstations Topic C: Secure SOHO Networks Topic D: Secure Mobile Devices
19 - Troubleshooting System-Wide Issues
Topic A: Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems Topic B: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Operating Systems and Applications Topic C: Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Networks Topic D: Troubleshoot Common Security Issues Updated on 24 October, 2017