CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application Courses

CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application Course Introduction

The CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application course represents the second course towards the CompTIA A+ Certification. This course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam. Upon completion of this course students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the tasks on personal computer hardware and operating systems that include installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and replacing computer hardware and peripherals; maintaining and troubleshooting the Windows operating system; installing a small-office/home network, troubleshooting network connections, and securing personal computers.

Course Prerequisites

Introduction to Personal Computers or equivalent knowledge of personal computers, and CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials course.

Course Aim

At the end of this course, students obtain the knowledge required to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application exam (220-702). It is the second of two exams that are required to achieve A+ Certification. Students also possess the basic skills and knowledge required to provide entry-level computer support.

Of Interest to

Those individuals interested in pursuing a career in IT, specifically related to PC technology. Also of interest to those wishing to obtain a CompTIA A+ Certification.

Course Notes

Course manual provided for on-going reference. There is a final exam upon completion of the course. Participants who receive 75% or higher on their exam will receive a certificate.

Training Path

Industry Certification Preparation
CompTIA A+ Certification
This course in combination with CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials (SSCAC701W7) prepares the student to write CompTIA A+ Certification exams.

Method of Delivery

Online training supported by Academy of Learning College facilitators or online instructors.

CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application Course Breakdown

Module 1:

Motherboard Components; Storage Devices and Power Supplies; Configuring the Motherboard and Storage Devices; Processors, Memory, and Cooling Systems; Adapter Cards; Configuring Processors and Adapter Cards

Module 2:

Troubleshooting Motherboards; Troubleshooting Storage Devices and Power Supplies; Troubleshooting and Replacing Processors; Troubleshooting Memory and Adapter Cards; Troubleshooting Personal Computer Components; Troubleshooting Laptops; Troubleshooting Printers; Troubleshooting Laptop and Printer Problems

Module 3:

Management and Troubleshooting Commands; Managing Disks; System Utilities; Using Commands and Utilities; Differences between Windows OS Directory Structures; Resolving Startup Issues; Resolving Operational and System Issues

Module 4:

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity; Troubleshooting Client-side Connectivity; Troubleshooting Networking Issues; The Basics of Network Connectivity; Configuring a Wireless Connection; Configuring Routers, Bluetooth, Cellular, and Firewalls; Configuring a SOHO

Module 5:

Combating Viruses and Malware; Implementing Security; Securing the Computer Environment