WITC 4636 - A+ Certification Preparation

80 hours
Designed for individuals pursuing professional development and training in preparation to receive the CompTIA A+ certifi cation. An individual must pass two exams - CompTIA A+ 220-901 and CompTIA A+ 220-902 to be CompTIA A+ certifi ed. For each exam, students will learn technology concepts to apply and practice through a series of hands-on and simulated activities that reinforce their learning. These exams measure necessary domain competencies an entry-level Information and Communication Technology professional must have. This course covers the responsibilities of an IT Professional (soft skills such as customer service) as well as the fundamental concepts of computer hardware, software, security and networking technologies. Individuals will be able to apply troubleshooting skills to install, confi gure and maintain computer systems that are connected in a networked environment. Expanded topics such as mobile and Microsoft Windows operating systems, OS X, Linux and client side virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment are also covered.