Course Description:
BTS works with clients to deliver appropriate material to become CompTIA A+ certified. Course design uses the latest texts and other materials over a one or two week period based on client needs. The two week design includes building a computer from the latest parts, e.g., SATA drives, DDR3 RAM, Gigabit ethernet card, etc. Time is allowed after each Instructor presentation and demonstration for student hands-on work on actual equipment, labs, practice exams and A+ related drills. Students take two exams soon after class to become A+ Certified Technicians. Based on the class design student pass rates are often 100
The A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients.
CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians. More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the programs inception in 1993.
The latest version of CompTIA A+ is CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition. Two exams are necessary to be certified CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-701 and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-702.
Why A New Exam?
The CompTIA A+ exam was last updated in 2006. Releasing a new version of the exam ensures that CompTIA A+ reflects changes in technologies and covers the latest skills needed by IT technicians. Additionally, CompTIA A+ is ISO 17024 accredited and must be reviewed and updated every three years to maintain accreditation. New subject areas include DDR3, Blue-ray, SATA, 802.11n, etc.
CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional.
CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with even more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problem.
Students Will Learn:
- CompTIA A+ Essentials (2009 Edition) exam is based on these objectives.
- Domain Percentage of Examination
- 1.0 Hardware 27
- 2.0 Troubleshooting, Repair Maintenance 20
- 3.0 Operating System and Software 20
- 4.0 Networking 15
- 5.0 Security 8
- 6.0 Operational Procedure 10
- Total 100
- The CompTIA A+ Practical Application (2009 Edition) exam is based on these objectives.
- Domain Percentage of Examination
- 1.0 Hardware 38
- 2.0 Operating Systems 34
- 3.0 Networking 15
- 4.0 Security 13
- Total 100
Course Length:
10 Days
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