CompTIA A+

Overview

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

  • The only credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment
  • Trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles
  • Regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace

What Skills Will You Learn?

Hardware

Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices

Operating systems

Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS

Software troubleshooting

Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support

Networking

Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO

Hardware & network troubleshooting

Troubleshoot device and network issues

Security

Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections

Mobile devices

Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices

Virtualization & cloud computing

Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts &set up client-side virtualization

Operational procedures

Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism