CompTIA A Plus

Course Code: BA205

Described at the 'industry standard for support technicians', CompTIA A+ teaches competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting.

The CompTIA certification scheme is respected by employers and will stand out on your C.V.
The course starts at a level that allows you to grasp concepts quickly and easily and build on this knowledge to give you a full understanding of computer systems.
This course is perfect if you wanted a career as an IT Technician, Desktop Support Technician, PC Support or Field Technician.
I.T. is an exciting and rewarding industry, technicians are in demand and salaries can reach £30,000.

Course Content

(Exam Number: 220-701 & 220-702)

Module 1: Troubleshooting methodology
Module 2: Operating Systems
Module 3: Electricity & power supplies
Module 4: CPU's & Motherboards
Module 5: The Basic input/ output system
Module 6: Memory systems
Module 7: Bus structures
Module 8: Expansion cards
Module 9: Peripheral connection types
Module 10: Data storage devices
Module 11: Video output & image input devices
Module 12: Printers
Module 13: Connecting computers
Module 14: Networking computers
Module 15: Portable computers
Module 16: Monitoring & management
Module 17: Operating system troubleshooting
Module 18: Security
Module 19: Windows installation & upgrades
Module 20: Safety & maintenance
Module 21: Troubleshooting hardware

Assessment

The CompTIA A+ course requires students to take two examinations at a local test centre to you. It is the students' responsibility to book these exams. There are 2 exams for this course, the exams last around 90 minutes each. Each exam is around £114.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

A successful completion of your examinations and assessments you will receive the CompTIA A+ 2009; a leading industry recognised awarding body.

You can read more about CompTIA and our awarding bodies here: Awards.

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course, but we would advise a general ability to use a computer. We offer starter courses if you feel you would like some help getting to this level.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You will spend around 180 hours studying on this course in your own time at home. Students are provided with a full 12 months to complete the course.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Course CD-Roms

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

Yes, to gain full CompTIA certification you will need to take two online exams in a local test centre to you. It is the students' responsibility to arrange the exams. The exams cost around £114 each and can be sat at Prometric & Pearson Vue test centres.

Q: Who are the awarding body?

CompTIA is known worldwide as the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications. CompTIA certifications identify IT professionals who prove their aptitude in various fields, such as security, network administration, computer repair, and server administration.