A+ Certification (CompTIA)

Now updated to the 2003 Syllabus

The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.

Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

A+ is made up of a hardware and software exam but the course is usually taken as one unit of 5 days. The 5 day course covers all of the curriculum for sitting both exams however, you will need to perform some self directed study and revision to sit the tests.

If you are considering an A+ course then take a look at the competition and you will find quite a variance in price and length of course …Beware of the 3 month courses as they are only doing this to qualify for the student allowances and student loans (it will end up costing you significantly more in the long run).

Overview
The A+ certification targets entry-level IT professionals that have job responsibilities including: computer networking, troubleshooting or functioning as a PC technician. In order to earn an A+ certification individuals must successfully pass two exams.

Platinum Training’s 5 days course will cover all aspects of the hardware and software components which will enable individuals to pass these two exams.

Prerequisites

• A basic knowledge of the functions of a PC
• Keyboard and mouse skills
• There is significant amount of content covered in this course. The student must be motivated and perform some self directed study.

Exam 220-222 A+ OS Technologies

Course Objectives software
This course will provide PC Support professionals with the skills and knowledge to support Windows 98, Windows NT and Windows 2000 users.

What skills will you gain?
This course will enable delegates to:

• Understand DOS configuration files.
• Understand DOS File Management.
• Install and configure Windows 98.
• Understand and troubleshoot Windows 98 boot sequence.
• Configure Windows 98 applications, printing and system utilities.
• Configure Windows 98 to be a client and/or server
• Install and configure Windows NT.
• Perform User management tasks.
• Understand Windows NT File Systems.
• Setup and manage file and folder permissions.
• Troubleshoot Windows NT.
• Install and configure Windows 2000.
• Manage disks using Windows 2000.
• Administer Windows 2000 Professional users and groups.
• Configure Windows 2000 security and manage NTFS permissions.
• Understand the features and functions of the Internet.
• Be able to perform IP configuration on Windows 98, NT 4 and 2000.
• Understand and configure DNS.
• Describe the key functions in Windows ME.

Exam 220-221 A+ Core Hardware

Course Objectives
This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of all aspects of PC hardware and internal operations. students will also learn practical skills and use various diagnostic tools so that they can be effective immediately on completion of the course.

What skills will you gain?
This course will enable delegates to:

• Understand the safety issues relating to PC hardware support.
• Document and configure PC CMOS.
• Efficiently disassemble, clean and reassemble a PC.
• Effectively utilise an electrical test meter on a PC power supply.
• Recognise the different processor architectures and upgrade a PC processor chip.
• Understand the function of a PC expansion bus; install and configure expansion cords.
• Identify different types of PC memory and install memory packages.
• Recognise the different types of storage media and install additional IDE devices.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot different types of printers.
• Understand the theory of modem communication.
• Install, configure and troubleshoot modems.
• Understand the fundamentals of LAN’s.
• Support and troubleshoot PC hardware software and peripherals.

A+ Course Content

A+ Certification Course Schedule