CT-A: CompTIA A+

In this course, you will install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, digital devices, and operating systems.

You will:

• Support operating systems.
• Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
• Explain network infrastructure concepts.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.

This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician.

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61).

Module 1: Supporting Operating Systems

• Identify Common Operating Systems
• Troubleshooting Methodology
• Use Windows Features and Tools
• Manage Files in Windows
• Manage Disks in Windows
• Manage Devices in Windows

Module 2: Installing and Configuring PC Components

• Use Appropriate Safety Procedures
• PC Components
• Common Connection Interfaces
• Install Peripheral Devices

Module 3: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Display and Multimedia Devices

• Install and Configure Display Devices
• Troubleshoot Display Devices
• Install and Configure Multimedia Devices

Module 4: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Devices

• Install System Memory
• Install and Configure Mass Storage Devices
• Install and Configure Removable Storage
• Configure RAID
• Troubleshoot Storage Devices

Module 5: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Internal System Components

• Install and Upgrade CPUs
• Configure and Update BIOS/UEFI
• Install Power Supplies
• Troubleshoot Internal System Components
• Configure a Custom PC

Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Operating Systems

• Configure and Use Linux
• Configure and Use macOS
• Install and Upgrade Operating Systems
• Maintain Oss

Module 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

• Install and Manage Windows Applications
• Manage Windows Performance
• Troubleshoot Windows

Module 8: Network Infrastructure Concepts

• Wired Networks
• Network Hardware Devices
• Wireless Networks
• Internet Connection Types
• Network Configuration Concepts
• Network Services

Module 9: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks

• Configure Network Connection Settings
• Install and Configure SOHO Networks
• Configure SOHO Network Security
• Configure Remote Access
• Troubleshoot Network Connections
• Install and Configure IoT Devices

Module 10: Managing Users, Workstations, and Shared Resources

• Manage Users
• Configure Shared Resources
• Configure Active Directory Accounts and Policies

Module 11: Implementing Client Virtualization and Cloud Computing

• Configure Client-Side Virtualization
• Cloud Computing Concepts

Module 12: Security Concepts

• Logical Security Concepts
• Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Physical Security Measures

Module 13: Securing Workstations and Data

• Implement Security Best Practices
• Implement Data Protection Policies
• Protect Data During Incident Response

Module 14: Troubleshooting Workstation Security Issues

• Detect, Remove, and Prevent Malware
• Troubleshoot Common Workstation Security Issues

Module 15: Supporting and Troubleshooting Laptops

• Use Laptop Features
• Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
• Troubleshoot Common Laptop Issues

Module 16: Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

• Mobile Device Types
• Connect and Configure Mobile Device Accessories
• Configure Mobile Device Network Connectivity
• Support Mobile Apps
• Secure Mobile Devices
• Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues

Module 17: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Print Devices

• Maintain Laser Printers
• Maintain Inkjet Printers
• Maintain Impact, Thermal, and 3D Printers
• Install and Configure Printers
• Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
• Install and Configure Imaging Devices

Module 18: Implementing Operational Procedures

• Environmental Impacts and Controls
• Create and Maintain Documentation
• Use Basic Change Management Best Practices
• Implement Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
• Basic Scripting Concepts
• Professionalism and Communication

CompTIA Certification Guide

CompTIA is one of the most well-known vendor-neutral certification programs in the IT sector. CompTIA has issued more than two million A+ certificates since 1993.

The Difference Between CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ and CompTIA Cloud+

More businesses have migrated some or all of their operations to the cloud. Cloud services significantly impact these businesses, not simply in terms of technology. Organizations increasingly require decision-makers, analysts, and process owners who grasp fundamental cloud business principles and cloud administrators' technical expertise. CompTIA offers two major certifications for both groups: CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ and CompTIA Cloud+.

What's New in CompTIA A+ Certification?

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CT-NETWORK+: CompTIA Network+

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CT-SECURITY: CompTIA Security+

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CT-SERVER: CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server+ is the only certification that can ensure that IT professionals at the administrator level are able to do the job in any environment because it is the only certification not restricted to a single platform. The exam covers essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting.

CT-LINUX: CompTIA Linux+

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CT-CLOUD: CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Cloud+ certification is the only performance-based IT certification that views cloud-based infrastructure services in the context of broader IT systems operations regardless of the platform. Migrating to the cloud presents opportunities to deploy, optimize, and protect mission critical applications and data storage.