The A+ course offered at KBM, trains students for the CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-801 and 220-802.
Various topics starting from basic hardware to troubleshooting these devices along with exposure to real life scenarios would be taught though-out the course curriculum. You will benefit from an intense hands-on training experience under expert guidance.
Successful completion of this A+ course will give you ample knowledge and understanding to apply your newly learnt skills directly in the work industry and thus start a successful career as a PC technician or System Administrator in the IT support industry.
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Cost and duration
| Course duration |
8 days |
| Cost |
350£ |
| Hours |
64 hours |
Schedule
| Day1 |
PC Hardware |
| Day2 |
PC Hardware |
| Day3 |
Networking |
| Day4 |
Laptops/Printers |
| Day5 |
Operating System |
| Day6 |
Security/Mobile Devices |
| Day7 |
Troubleshooting |
| Day8 |
Troubleshooting |
A+ (220-801) Course Objectives
| Domain |
Percentage of Examination |
| PC Hardware |
40% |
| Networking |
27% |
| Laptops |
11% |
| printers |
11% |
| Operational Procedures |
11% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
PC Hardware
- Configure and apply BIOS settings.
- Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.
- Compare and contrast RAM types and features.
- Install and configure expansion cards.
- Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.
- Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method.
- Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.
- Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.
- Given a scenario, evaluate types and features of display devices.
- Identify connector types and associated cables.
- Install and configure various peripheral devices.
Networking
- Identify types of network cables and connectors.
- Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling.
- Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.
- Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose.
- Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types.
- Install, configure, and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings.
- Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features.
- Identify various types of networks.
- Compare and contrast network devices, their functions, and features.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.
Laptops
- Install and configure laptop hardware and components.
- Compare and contrast the components within the display of a laptop.
- Compare and contrast laptop features.
Printers
- Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process.
- Given a scenario, install, and configure printers.
- Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance.
Operational Procedures
- Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures.
- Explain environmental impacts and the purpose of environmental controls.
- Given a scenario, demonstrate proper communication and professionalism.
- Explain the fundamentals of dealing with prohibited content/activity.
A+ (220-802) Course Objectives
A+ (220-802) Course Objectives
| Domain |
Percentage of Examination |
| Operating Systems |
33% |
| Security |
22% |
| Mobile Devices |
9% |
| Troubleshooting |
36% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
Operating Systems
Operating Systems
- Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.
- Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools.
- Given a scenario, use Control Panel utilities
- Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.
- Perform preventive maintenance procedures using appropriate tools.
- Explain the differences among basic OS security settings.
- Explain the basics of client-side virtualization.
Security
Security
- Apply and use common prevention methods.
- Compare and contrast common security threats.
- Implement security best practices to secure a workstation.
- Given a scenario, use the appropriate data destruction/disposal method.
- Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wireless network.
- Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wired network.
Mobile Devices
Mobile Devices
- Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems.
- Establish basic network connectivity and configure email.
- Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices.
- Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops.
- Execute and configure mobile device synchronization.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video and display issues.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video and display issues.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot operating system problems with appropriate tools.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues with appropriate tools and best practices.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot, and repair common laptop issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools.
