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CompTIA A+ | Self Study | Members Club

National Cyber Security Training Academy

$298.00

Description

 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.

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9 skills that you master & validate with CompTIA A+

  •  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

    Use an icon and text to communicate the value proposition and share the specific benefits of your offering. What makes it unique in your market?

  •  NETWORKING

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

  •  HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

    HARDWARE & NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING

  •  SECURITY

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

  •  MOBILE DEVICESmob

    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

Labs Available:

  • Using Windows Features and Tools
  • Managing Files, Folders, and Disks in Windows
  • Configuring and Using Linux
  • Deploying a Windows Image
  • Configuring Windows Applications and Services
  • Using Windows Troubleshooting Tools
  • Configuring Network Connection Settings
  • Troubleshooting Network Connections
  • Configuring Shared Resources
  • Configuring Active Directory Accounts and Policies
  • Configuring Data Protection
  • Using Anti-Virus Software
  • Configuring Windows Backup
  • Using Windows PowerShell

What Course Includes

  • CompTIA A+ 220-1001 Practice Book
  • Over 300 Presentation Slides
  • Over 50 Videos
  • Call Or Email The Instructor With Questions
  • Open Discussion Forum

Requirements For This Course

  • There are no specific prerequisites as the course covers all the topics in detail 

  • CompTIA recommends having 9-12 months of on-the-job experience before taking the A+ exam. This is recommended but not required.

  • A basic familiarity with computers and networks is helpful.

Lab Simulator

Lab Simulator for CompTIA A+ provides hands-on experience for candidates intending to prepare for A+ certification.

The software comes with several ready made labs.  Lab exercises -currently 50+ labs are included.  

Example:

Communicate With Your Instructor

 

  • Each course has a discussion Forum where you can chat with fellow students as well as the instructor.
  • Have a question about this course?  Call and speak to your instructor directly 5 days a week.
  • Email your instructor 24/7.
  • Every week all student taking this course can participate in a live video group chat with your instructor.

Companies That Use CompTIA A+

Take-Aways

All Students Will Be Able To Download The Following

  • Videos

    Besides watching more than 50 training videos in this course, you will be able to also download additional 50 Official CompTIA A+ videos to watch offline.

  • Study Slides

    Download over 100 Official CompTIA A+ presentation slides broken down into categories.

  • Exam Book

    Download The CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1001 Exam book. This book includes questions and answers and A+ simulator.

Jobs That Use CompTIA A+

  • Service Desk Analyst

  • Help Desk Tech

  • Technical Support Specialist

  • Field Service Technician

  • Associate Network Engineer

  • Data Support Technician

  • Desktop Support Administrator

  • End User Computing Technician

  • System Support Specialist

Certificate 

All Students will receive a certificate of completion in CompTIA A+ training.

 

 Exams Details

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following new content: 

  • Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals 
  • Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software 
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting 
  • Support basic IT infrastructure and networking Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware 
  • Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices

Exam Codes CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902
(Academy customers use the same codes)

Candidates must complete both 901 and 902 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series.            

  CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2)

Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series.
Launch Date December 15, 2015  January 15, 2019 
Exam Description CompTIA A+ 220-901 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues.            

            CompTIA A+ 220-902 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.            

  CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.

 CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.  
Number of Questions Maximum of 90 questions per exam  Maximum of 90 questions per exam 
Type of Questions Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based 
Length of Test 90 Minutes per exam  90 Minutes per exam 
Passing Score 220-901: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
            220-902: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)            

220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)

 
Recommended Experience 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field             9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field 
Languages English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, French, Spanish (Modern), Simplified Chinese and Thai  English at launch. German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish
Retirement

English retired July 31, 2019.
German will retire October 25, 2019.
Japanese will retire January 31, 2020.
Other languages will retire October 1, 2019.

  TBD – Usually three years after launch 
Price There is a charge for the exam Voucher.           There is a charge for the Exam Voucher.

 

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