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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001)
on-demand course

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001)

with David L. Prowse
November 2019
Beginner
35h 30m
English
Pearson
Closed Captioning available in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Overview

21+ Hours of Video Instruction

An updated edition of this video title is available. Please go to CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)

Overview

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Complete Video Course is a unique video product that provides a solid understanding of A+ skills. The purpose of these videos is to act as quick, concise, hands-on training that is easily absorbed. In this best-selling author and instructor-led course you will get coverage of every objective and topic in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) exam. It is also full of hands-on demos so you can see real hardware and software presentations. David Prowse walks you through the details you need to not only pass the test, but troubleshoot and fix real hardware, software, and network problems for your career. The author also includes Tech Tips throughout to give you insider info on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

This title can be used as your sole resource for learning the material needed to study for and pass the test. You can also use this as a supplement to other A+ training. Five domains map to the main objectives of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) exam. These domains contain 37 lessons with video totaling more than 21 hours of hands-on demonstrations, audio instruction, animations, whiteboard training, and video screencasting. The videos also include the author building a computer live on camera so you can see first-hand how to accomplish this key task. He also includes hands-on configuration labs; laptop, smartphone, and device hardware labs; and live-action troubleshooting labs.

The 37 video lessons are broken down into five domains and cover the following topics:

  • Mobile Devices
  • Networking
  • Hardware
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Topics include
Domain 1: Mobile Devices
Domain 2: Networking
Domain 3: Hardware
Domain 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Domain 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

Skill Level
Beginner

You Will Learn

  • All the objectives in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) exam
  • Test-taking techniques with interactive practice quizzes, performance-based simulations, and hands-on exercises
  • How to build a computer, perform networking tasks, configure laptops and mobile devices, and perform troubleshooting tasks
  • Real-world skills

Who Should Take This Course
The target audience for CompTIA A+ (Core 1) 220-1001 Complete Video Course is people looking to pass the CompTIA exam as well as those interested in entering the IT field, current computer technicians, help desk technicians, and LAN support specialists. The product focuses heavily on building a computer, hands-on configurations, mobile and device labs, and real-world troubleshooting. Practice quizzes will help you practice your skills to see whether you’re ready for the exam, while the exercises and simulations will give you the practice you need to succeed in the real world.

Course Requirements
Equipment required:

  • At least two computer systems, preferably one PC and one laptop, each running Windows—but hey, the more the better
  • Virtualization software and at least one Linux OS (for example, Ubuntu Linux)
  • At least one smartphone or tablet computer
  • A printer
  • A SOHO wireless router
  • A USB flash drive
  • A basic PC toolkit
  • A basic mobile device toolkit

About Pearson Video Training
Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training at http://www.informit.com/video.

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ISBN: 9780135305331