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Adult Ed CompTIA A+ Certification Prep
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This course provides the basic knowledge needed to be a general computer technician in a vendor-neutral format. The hardware material covers PC hardware and peripherals, networks, mobile devices, virtualization and cloud computing, and troubleshooting computers, peripherals, and network issues. The second half covers installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting operating systems, software, security, and operational procedures. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 and Core 2 Exam 220-1102.
Cost: Students purchase 28 days of access for $105. Students may work as quickly through the content as they wish. Every 28 days, students may purchase an additional 28 days of access for an additional $105.
Competencies
Hardware
Students will demonstrate an understanding of hardware by describing troubleshooting theory, explaining the physical components of a computer system, explaining expansion interfaces, and describing the relationship between input and output device installation.
Mobile Devices
Students will demonstrate an understanding of mobile devices by describing virtualization, explaining mobile device configuration, and describing mobile device troubleshooting.
Networks
Students will demonstrate an understanding of networks by describing types of networks, comparing network cables, explaining router configuration, and explaining wireless network safety.
CyberSecurity
Students will demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity by describing malware removal, describing physical security, describing mobile security, and explaining security troubleshooting.
Operating Systems
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operating systems by describing operating system types, explaining operating system installation, describing operating system troubleshooting, and explaining Windows network settings.
Operational Procedures
Students will demonstrate an understanding of operational procedures by explaining documentation practices, explaining safety procedures, and describing professionalism.
