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CompTIA A+ Crash Course

Published by Pearson

Intermediate content levelIntermediate

Learn what it takes to pass the A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams and become A+ Certified!

  • Learn how to master the A+ objectives and concepts within the Core 1 and Core 2.
  • Develop important test-taking skills to help pass the exams.
  • Experience interactive quiz reviews throughout so you can learn how to approach and successfully answer questions on the exam.

The CompTIA A+ Crash Course is a 2-day class designed to teach you the skills you need to become A+ Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) certified. Passing the A+ Certification lets employers know that you have industry standard skills so you can gain a foothold in the IT job market.

This 2-day / 8-hour course focuses on A+ topics from theory-based concepts to hands-on skills. The content will include the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of: PCs, mobile devices, network devices, and operating systems. The course also delves into security, procedures, basic scripting, and much more. Throughout the course there will be interactive quiz questions so attendees can get a solid idea of the types of questions that will be on the real exam.

What you’ll learn and how you can apply it

  • Knowledge of how A+ questions can be approached successfully
  • Understanding of hardware and software topics that will translate to real-world hands-on knowledge
  • Configure and troubleshoot Windows and solve security issues

This live event is for you because...

  • You desire to pass the A+ certification
  • You wish to learn more about computer hardware and software
  • You are a PC technician, help desk analyst, and unemployed

Prerequisites

  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Basic typing skills
  • Basic Internet knowledge

Course Set-up

  • A computer system with Windows running
  • (optional) VS Code installed
  • (optional) Systems running Linux and macOS

Recommended Follow-up

Schedule

The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.

Day 1

Segment 1: A+ Core 1 – Mobile Devices (40 minutes)

  • Laptop hardware and features
  • Mobile device connectivity
  • Mobile device networking and synchronization
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Break (5 minutes)

Segment 2: A+ Core 1 - Networking (45 minutes)

  • Ports and protocols
  • Network devices
  • SOHO network configurations
  • Wireless networking protocols
  • Network hosts, configuration, and tools
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Break (10 minutes)

Segment 3: A+ Core 1 - Hardware (45 minutes)

  • Cables & Connections
  • PC Hardware
  • Power
  • Printers
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Break (5 minutes)

Segment 4: A+ Core 1 – Virtualization and Cloud Computing (20 minutes)

  • Client-side virtualization
  • Cloud computing concepts
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Segment 5: A+ Core 1 – Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (45 minutes)

  • Troubleshooting 101
  • Troubleshooting hardware
  • Troubleshooting networking issues
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Day’s Wrap-up (3 minutes)

Day 2

Segment 1: A+ Core 2 – Operating Systems (55 minutes)

  • Compare and contrast operating systems
  • Partitioning and file systems
  • Command-line tools
  • Windows features and settings
  • Windows networking
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A (5 minutes)

Break (5 minutes)

Segment 2: A+ Core 2 - Security (45 minutes)

  • Physical & logical security
  • Wireless security protocols
  • Social engineering and malware
  • Windows security settings and workstation security
  • SOHO security
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A (5 minutes)

Break (10 minutes)

Segment 3: A+ Core 2 – Software Troubleshooting (45 minutes)

  • Troubleshooting Windows
  • Troubleshooting PCs
  • Troubleshooting mobile devices
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A (5 minutes)

Break (5 minutes)

Segment 4: A+ Core 2 – Operational Procedures (50 minutes)

  • Documentation and change management
  • Disaster prevention and recovery
  • Safety & the environment
  • Incident response, licensing, and regulated data
  • Communication & professionalism
  • Basic scripting
  • Remote access technologies
  • Quiz Questions

Q&A

Course wrap-up and next steps (5 minutes)

Your Instructor

  • David L. Prowse

    David Prowse has more than 20 years of experience in the IT field. He is an advocate of lifelong learning, self-improvement, building confidence, and the sharing of knowledge. You can contact him at his website: prowse.tech; on discord; and on his Youtube channel

Skill covered

CompTIA A+