CompTIA A+ Core1 Certification

About Course

CompTIA A+ Core 1 training is a foundational program aimed at IT professionals seeking proficiency in essential IT skills. It covers hardware and software fundamentals, troubleshooting, and operational procedures. This training helps learners gain expertise in computer components, operating systems, security, and networking basics. It prepares them for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam, a widely recognized credential in the IT industry. With a focus on practical knowledge and hands-on experience, this training equips individuals for entry-level IT roles and serves as a stepping stone for building a successful IT career.

Course Content

Module 1: Mobile Devices

Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components
Given a scenario, install components within the display of a laptop
Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features
Compare and contrast characteristics of various types of other mobile devices
Given a scenario, connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices
Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and application support
Given a scenario, use methods to perform mobile device synchronization

Module 2: Networking

Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose
Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices
Given a scenario, install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network
Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols
Summarize the properties and purposes of services provided by networked hosts
Explain common network configuration concepts
Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features
Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools

Module 3: Hardware

Explain basic cable types, features, and their purposes
Identify common connector types
Given a scenario, install RAM types
Given a scenario, select, install and configure storage devices
Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards
Explain the purposes and uses of various peripheral types
Summarize power supply types and features
Given a scenario, select and configure appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs
Given a scenario, install and configure common devices
Given a scenario, configure SOHO multifunction devices/printers and settings
Given a scenario, install and maintain various print technologies

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Mobile Devices

Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components

Given a scenario, install components within the display of a laptop

Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features

Compare and contrast characteristics of various types of other mobile devices

Given a scenario, connect and configure accessories and ports of other mobile devices

Given a scenario, configure basic mobile device network connectivity and application support

Given a scenario, use methods to perform mobile device synchronization

Module 2: Networking

Compare and contrast TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose

Compare and contrast common networking hardware devices

Given a scenario, install and configure a basic wired/wireless SOHO network

Compare and contrast wireless networking protocols

Summarize the properties and purposes of services provided by networked hosts

Explain common network configuration concepts

Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features

Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools

Module 3: Hardware

Explain basic cable types, features, and their purposes

Identify common connector types

Given a scenario, install RAM types

Given a scenario, select, install and configure storage devices

Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, CPUs, and add-on cards

Explain the purposes and uses of various peripheral types

Summarize power supply types and features

Given a scenario, select and configure appropriate components for a custom PC configuration to meet customer specifications or needs

Given a scenario, install and configure common devices

Given a scenario, configure SOHO multifunction devices/printers and settings

Given a scenario, install and maintain various print technologies

Module 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts

Given a scenario, set up and configure client-side virtualization

Module 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Given a scenario, use the best practice methodology to resolve problems

Given a scenario, troubleshoot problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and power

Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays

Given a scenario, troubleshoot video, projector, and display issues

Given a scenario, troubleshoot common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures

Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers

Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired and wireless network problems

Module 6: Operating Systems

Compare and contrast common operating system types and their purposes