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CompTIA A+ Certificate

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Discover how to troubleshoot a wide variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. CompTIA A+ is the preferred performance-based qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is known as the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.  This course will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with PC software and hardware to present skills and concepts you will use on the job. Learn to assemble components based on customer requirements, install, configure, and maintain PCs, mobile devices, and software for end users, and understand the basics of networking and security. This course will help prepare students to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
 
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot PC motherboards, system components, and peripheral devices.
  • Compare networking hardware types and configure local addressing and Internet connections.
  • Summarize uses for network services, virtualization, and cloud computing.
  • Support the use of mobile devices and print devices.
  • Configure and troubleshoot the Windows operating system.
  • Support the Linux and macOS operating systems.
  • Configure SOHO network security and manage PC security settings.
  • Support the use of mobile apps.
  • Use remote support and scripting tools.
  • Implement operational procedures.
Prerequisites: To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in the 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 our CompTIA™ IT Fundamentals Certification Training - Online.

Requirements: Textbooks are required and are available at the KSU Bookstore. Call (470) 578-6261 or visit https://bookstore.kennesaw.edu/home for pricing and availability. When contacting the bookstore, please identify yourself as a CPE student. A USB thumb drive or external hard disk is required. Access to the internet and a desktop or laptop computer is required.

Class Details

19 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
KSU Center

Instructor
Sandie Hofmann 

CEUs : 9.5

Fee: 

$1,299.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/30/2024, 12/21/2024, 12/28/2024, 01/18/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
10/5/2024 - 3/8/2025 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Kennesaw, KSU Center  Map, Room: 218 Sandie Hofmann  ClassRoom