CompTIA A+ provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in PC support. This course is designed to help you learn the skills required to gain an internationally recognised and endorsed IT accreditation.
Start DateFlexible
Study TypeIn centre, online, or a combination
Training Typecourse
DurationAround 100 hours
This is a great course suitable for beginners to the IT industry. Gaining the A+ qualification is essential for anyone looking to pursue a career in IT support for roles such as IT Support Technician, PC Support, IT Helpdesk Engineer etc.
Laptop Hardware and Components
Display Components, Accessories and Ports,
Network Connectivity and Application Support.
Ports and Protocols
Common Networking Hardware
SOHO Networks
Network Configuration Concepts
Internet and Network Types
Networking Tools
Basic Cable Types
RAM
Hard Drives
Motherboards, CPUs and Cards
Power Supplies
Printers
Printer Consumables
Cloud Computing Concepts
Client-Side Virtualisation
Troubleshooting Theory
RAM. CPU and Power Problems
Storage Problems
Video, Projector and Display Issues
Mobile Device Issues
Printer Issues
Network Issues
Windows Features
Command Line Tools
Control Panel Utilities
Windows Settings
Client Networking Features
App Installs and Configurations
OS Types and Their Purposes
OS Installation
MacOS Tools and Features
Linux Tools and Features
Social Engineering
Windows Security Settings
Workstation Best Practices
Securing mobile Devices
Data Destruction and Disposal
SOHO Network Security Settings
Install and Configure Browsers
Common Windows OS Problems
Common PC Security Issues
Malware Removal Best Practices
Common Mobile OS and App Issues
Common Mobile OS and App Security Issues
Documentation Best Practices
Change Management Best Practices
Backup and Recovery
Common Safety Procedures
Environmental Impacts and Controls
Content, Licensing, and Policies
Communication and Professionalism
Scripting Basics
Remote Access Technologies
Final Thoughts
* Vendor specific exams may need to be organised separately. Please speak to our Course Advisor for details.
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Ultimately the aim of this A+ training course is to help put you in the perfect position to sit the CompTIA A+ examinations 220-1101 and 220-1102*.
You’ll learn how to install, repair, upgrade, configure, optimise and troubleshoot on PCs and operating system.
During your training you will learn how to install, repair, upgrade, configure, optimise and troubleshoot on PCs and operating systems – essential, valuable skills in demand in the IT industry.
Before starting this course a familiarity with computers and basic computer terminology would be an advantage but no formal IT qualifications are required to be obtained prior to starting this course.
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
If you study this A+ training course you will have the ability to work as an IT Professional, maybe as an IT Support Technician, or work on a helpdesk in an IT support department or even start your own business up as a self-employed technician repairing PCs etc.
Further on from this training you could look to specialise in Server Support, Network Support or IT Security. All these options will require additional study to full grasp the technical abilities but could lead to a rewarding career as a Network Support Technician, Server Support Technician or IT Support Manager for example.
We offer a range of training packages in a range of subject areas and can offer blended learning opportunities to best meet your needs.
Our courses are practical in nature and focus on a single subject and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
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