Course Overview

Upon enrollment students will receive a complimentary laptop along with all the course materials that are needed in order to complete the qualification. The qualification consists of the two certificates below.

CompTIA A+® Certification

CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ certification confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

CompTIA Network+® Certification

CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Network+ candidates have at least nine months of experience in network support or administration or adequate academic training, along with a CompTIA A+ certification.

Course Includes

• Acer Aspire One A150-Aw Netbook, 512MB RAM, 120GB HD
• A+ CBT CD-Rom
• Network+ CBT CD-Rom
• Mike Meyers’ A+ Certification Passport, 3rd Ed. (2007)
• CompTIA Network+ Complete Self Study Guide 2005
• 2GB ICS Flash Drive
• ICS Study Guide

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course although it is recommended that students are familiar with a range of terms relating to the topics.

Qualification

CompTIA A+ Certified and CompTIA Network+ Certified IT Technician

Support and Benefits

• Study anytime, anywhere with our fantastic mobile learning platform
• All courseware preloaded
• All courseware covers official curricula from relevant awarding bodies
• All exam information included
• Quality textbooks included

Key Topics

CompTIA A+ Essentials

• Personal Computer Components
• Laptops and Portable Devices
• Operating Systems
• Printers and Scanners
• Networks
• Security
• Safety and Environmental Issues
• Communication and Professionalism

CompTIA A+

• Personal Computer Components
• Laptops and Portable Devices
• Operating Systems
• Printers and Scanners
• Networks
• Security
• Safety and Environmental Issues
• Communication and Professionalism

CompTIA Network+

• Media and Topologies
• Protocols and Standards
• Network Implementation
• Network Support

Course Code

821

Hours of Study

Recommended 100 hours of study

Fees and Registrations

Examination fees for the three units included in this course are below. These are paid upon registering for the exam and details will be provided upon enrollment.

Details about the exams can be found on the assessment tab.

Assessment Outline

CompTIA A+ Essentials (220-601)

• CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.

CompTIA A+ 220-602

• The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Examples job roles include: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician, and PC Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-602 will be CompTIA A+ certified with the IT Technician designation.

CompTIA Network + N10-003

• Number of Exam Parts - One, Number of Questions - 90, Exam Format - Conventional; situational and identification multiple-choice questions
• Exam Duration 90 minutes.

Full information on how to register for your exams including downloadable objectives and sample questions can be found on the CompTIA website.