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CompTIA A+ Certification

Training Provided by The Career Center You will need to take if your job responsibilities include entry-level computer service technician support duties. In this course, you'll build on your end-user background knowledge as you acquire the specific skills required to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair PC hardware components and systems. You will install, remove, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware. A+ Certification: Operating Systems is the course you should take if your job responsibilities include the support of computers running the Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems. This course, along with the A+ Certification: Hardware course, prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Operating Systems certification exam. You'll build on your skills with using a Windows- based operating system to learn the specific skills you need to install, maintain, and troubleshoot the Windows 9x, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • install and remove internal hardware.
  • upgrade system components.
  • install, configure, and work with various portable computing devices.
  • perform preventative maintenance procedures.
  • troubleshoot and correct device problems.
  • troubleshoot system problems.
  • list Windows and command-line tools.
  • manage applications.
  • install network components.
  • implement local security in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
  • manage file and print resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
  • manage file and print resources in Windows 9x.
  • manage disk resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP.
  • manage disk resources in Windows 9x.
  • connect to Internet and intranet resources.
  • implement virus protection.
  • prepare for disaster recovery.
  • recover from disaster.
  • install client operating systems.
  • automate client operating system installations.

This is primarily ilt training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in New York, NY,
Contact The Career Center for more information
Duration:40 hours
Training Presented in:English
CompTIA A+ Certification Prerequisites:
  • PC Basics
  • Windows 98/ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Windows XP

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  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator
  • CWSP - Certified Wireless Secuity Professional

This course is included in these Certification Programs:

  • CompTIA A+
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
  • Pre-Technical

Our Program is All-Inclusive:

  • 40 hours of classroom instruction
  • Unlimited supervised computer lab/practice time for 6 months
  • A complete instruction manual
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Career Enhancement Services
  • Full Placement Counseling
  • Free Resume Review
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Free Test Preparation
  • Computer-Based Training Files
  • Assessment Testing
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Guarantee: Retake the course for free until test passed and/or employed.
  • Price: Regularly $649 - Now $599!
  • Check the schedule

Topics:

Lesson 1: Setting Up a Personal Computer
      Topic 1A: Install Video Output Devices
      Topic 1B: Install PS/2 Devices
      Topic 1C: Install Parallel Devices
      Topic 1D: Install Serial Devices
      Topic 1E: Install Game and Sound Devices
      Topic 1F: Install USB Devices
      Topic 1G: Install FireWire Devices
      Topic 1H: Connect Wireless Devices

Lesson 2: Installing or Removing Internal Hardware
      Topic 2A: Establish an ESD-free Work Area
      Topic 2B: Install or Remove Adapter Cards
      Topic 2C: Install a Network Adapter and Cable
      Topic 2D: Install or Remove IDE Drives
      Topic 2E: Install or Remove Internal SCSI Drives
      Topic 2F: Install External SCSI Devices
      Topic 2G: RAID

Lesson 3: Upgrading System Components
      Topic 3A: Add Memory
      Topic 3B: Upgrade the CPU
      Topic 3C: Add a CPU
      Topic 3D: Upgrade the System BIOS
      Topic 3E: Upgrade the Power Supply
      Topic 3F: Upgrade the System Board
      Topic 3G: Decide When to Upgrade

Lesson 4: Supporting Portable Computing Devices
      Topic 4A: Connect External Peripherals to a Portable Computer
      Topic 4B: Install or Remove Portable Computing Device Drives
      Topic 4C: Install or Remove PCMCIA Cards
      Topic 4D: Install or Remove Mini-PCI Cards
      Topic 4E: Install or Add Memory to a Portable Computing Device
      Topic 4F: Connect PDAs to Computers

Lesson 5: Performing Preventative Maintenance
      Topic 5A: Hard Disk Maintenance
      Topic 5B: Perform Printer Maintenance
      Topic 5C: Use a UPS
      Topic 5D: Clean Peripheral Components
      Topic 5E: Clean Internal System Components
      Topic 5F: Dispose of Computer Equipment

Lesson 6: Troubleshooting Device Problems
      Topic 6A: Correct Monitor Problems
      Topic 6B: Correct Input Device Problems
      Topic 6C: Correct Adapter Card and PC Card Problems
      Topic 6D: Correct Hard Drive Problems
      Topic 6E: Correct Internal Removable Media Drive Problems
      Topic 6F: Correct CD or DVD Drive Problems
      Topic 6G: Correct Printer Problems

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting System Problems
      Topic 7A: Correct Network Connection Problems
      Topic 7B: Correct Modem Problems
      Topic 7C: Correct Power Problems
      Topic 7D: Correct Boot Problems
      Topic 7E: Correct Memory Problems
      Topic 7F: Correct System Board Problems
      Topic 7G: Correct Portable System Problems
      Topic 7H: Diagnose System Problems

Lesson 8: Windows Tools
      Topic 8A: Windows Graphical Tools
      Topic 8B: Windows Command-line Tools

Lesson 9: Managing Applications
      Topic 9A: Install a Windows Application
      Topic 9B: Configure Virtual Memory
      Topic 9C: Install a Non-Windows Application
      Topic 9D: Configure a Non-Windows Application
      Topic 9E: Remove an Application

Lesson 10: Installing Network Components
      Topic 10A: Update a Network Card Driver
      Topic 10B: Configure TCP/IP
      Topic 10C: Troubleshoot TCP/IP Connectivity
      Topic 10D: Install or Remove NetBEUI
      Topic 10E: Install or Remove NWLink IPX/SPX
      Topic 10F: Install a NetWare Client
      Topic 10G: Configure a Network Connection in Windows 9x

Lesson 11: Implementing Local Security in Windows 2000/NT/XP
      Topic 11A: Create or Delete Local User Accounts
      Topic 11B: Modify User Account Properties
      Topic 11C: Set Workgroup or Domain Membership
      Topic 11D: Configure File and Folder Security
      Topic 11E: Encrypt Files and Folders

Lesson 12: Managing File and Print Resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP
      Topic 12A: Share Folders
      Topic 12B: Connect to a Network Printer
      Topic 12C: Capture a Printer Port
      Topic 12D: Install a Local Printer
      Topic 12E: Troubleshoot Printing

Lesson 13: Managing File and Print Resources in Windows 9x
      Topic 13A: Set Workgroup or Domain Membership
      Topic 13B: Configure the Security Level
      Topic 13C: Share Folders
      Topic 13D: Install a Printer
      Topic 13E: Troubleshoot a Printer in Windows 9x
      Topic 13F: Enable User Profiles

Lesson 14: Managing Disk Resources in Windows 2000/NT/XP
      Topic 14A: Create or Delete a Partition
      Topic 14B: Convert a FAT Partition to NTFS
      Topic 14C: Compress Files and Folders
      Topic 14D: Defragment a Hard Disk in Windows 2000/XP

Lesson 15: Managing Disk Resources in Windows 9x
      Topic 15A: Create or Delete a Partition
      Topic 15B: Compress a Hard Disk
      Topic 15C: Convert a FAT Partition to FAT32
      Topic 15D: Defragment a Hard Disk

Lesson 16: Connecting to Internet and Intranet Resources
      Topic 16A: Create a Dial-up Connection
      Topic 16B: Create a VPN Connection
      Topic 16C: Configure a Web Browser
      Topic 16D: Configure an Email Client
      Topic 16E: Troubleshoot Internet and Intranet Connections

Lesson 17: Implementing Virus Protection
      Topic 17A: Install Virus Protection Software
      Topic 17B: Configure Virus Protection Software
      Topic 17C: Create a Clean Boot Disk
      Topic 17D: Manually Update Virus Definitions
      Topic 17E: Remove a Virus

Lesson 18: Preparing for Disaster Recovery
      Topic 18A: Create a Boot Disk
      Topic 18B: Create an Emergency Repair Disk
      Topic 18C: Install the Recovery Console
      Topic 18D: Back Up Data
      Topic 18E: Back Up System State Data
      Topic 18F: Back Up the Registry
      Topic 18G: Prepare for an Automated System Recovery

Lesson 19: Recovering from Disaster
      Topic 19A: Troubleshoot an Application
      Topic 19B: Troubleshoot Hard Disks
      Topic 19C: Restore Data
      Topic 19D: Restore the Registry
      Topic 19E: Restore System State Data
      Topic 19F: Recover Boot Sector Files
      Topic 19G: Perform an Automated System Recovery

Lesson 20: Installing Client Operating Systems
      Topic 20A: Install a Windows Client Operating System
      Topic 20B: Upgrade a Windows Client Operating System
      Topic 20C: Troubleshoot Operating System Installations
      Topic 20D: Add or Remove Operating System Components

Lesson 21: Automating Client Operating System Installations
      Topic 21A: Perform an Unattended Installation
      Topic 21B: Create a Computer Image
      Topic 21C: Install a Computer Image

About The Training Provider: The Career Center
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