This workshop will prepare the participants to pass two certification exams, the CompTIA A+ Essentials (exam code 220-701) and the CompTIA A+ Practical Application (exam code 220-702). CompTIA A+ certification validates foundation-level knowledge and skills in the PC support area. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. More information about the 220-701 and 220-702 CompTIA A+ certifications can be found at: http://certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/a.aspx
This is a blended workshop requiring participants to complete an 10-week online portion of the workshop in addition to attending a 4-day on-campus workshop at RIT/NTID.
The online portion of the workshop will require participants to complete selected readings, assignments, and interactive activities each week. Participants should expect to spend at least 10 hours per week during the 10 weeks of online instruction.
The CompTIA A+ certification exams are not included as part of this workshops. Participants will need to register, pay for, and take the exams on their own. Completion of this workshop does not guarantee successful completion of the CompTIA A+ certification exams.
Topics:
Test Taking Strategies and Recommendations
Hardware
Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance
Operating Systems and Software
Networking
Security
Operational Procedures
Prerequisites: Participants must have fundamental knowledge of PC hardware, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, Windows Operating Systems and software, and networking and security as well as 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field.
This is a blended workshop requiring participants to complete an 10-week online portion of the workshop in addition to attending a 4-day on-campus workshop at RIT/NTID.
The online portion of the workshop will require participants to complete selected readings, assignments, and interactive activities each week. Participants should expect to spend at least 10 hours per week during the 10 weeks of online instruction.
The CompTIA A+ certification exams are not included as part of this workshops. Participants will need to register, pay for, and take the exams on their own. Completion of this workshop does not guarantee successful completion of the CompTIA A+ certification exams.
Topics:
Test Taking Strategies and Recommendations
Hardware
Troubleshooting, Repair & Maintenance
Operating Systems and Software
Networking
Security
Operational Procedures
Prerequisites: Participants must have fundamental knowledge of PC hardware, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, Windows Operating Systems and software, and networking and security as well as 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field.
