CompTIA A+ (Accelerated)

Job Roles:

• IT Support Specialist
• Helpdesk Technician
• Field Technician
• Tier I Support Specialist
• Desktop Support Specialist
• Associate Network Engineer
• Systems Support Technician
• Junior Systems Administrator

Individuals seeking CompTIA A+ certification (220-1101 and 220-1102)

• Prepare for the latest A+ certification exams.
• Support basic IT infrastructure, including endpoint management, advanced device connectivity troubleshooting, and basic networking.
• Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware, including components, connectors and peripherals.
• Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices.
• Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals, including detecting and removing malware, addressing privacy concerns, physical security and device hardening.
• Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and the use of scripting in IT support.

Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
Lesson 2: Installing System Devices
Lesson 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
Lesson 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware
Lesson 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
Lesson 6: Supporting Network Services
Lesson 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
Lesson 8: Supporting Mobile Devices
Lesson 9: Supporting Print Devices
Lesson 10: Configuring Windows
Lesson 11: Managing Windows
Lesson 12: Identifying OS Types and Features
Lesson 13: Supporting Windows
Lesson 14: Managing Windows Networking
Lesson 15: Managing Linux and macOS
Lesson 16: Configuring SOHO Network Security
Lesson 17: Managing Security Settings
Lesson 18: Supporting Mobile Software
Lesson 19: Using Support and Scripting Tools
Lesson 20: Implementing Operational Procedures

This course prepares you for:

• CompTIA A+ 220-1101
• CompTIA A+ 220-1102

Please note: In order to obtain the CompTIA A+ Certification, you must take and pass both 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.