A+ Essentials
(2006 A + Computer Training Objectives). 
CompTIA Exam 220-601

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CompTIA A+ Essentials Certification (2006 Objectives)

• A + Certification Training Computer training for beginners and career-changers, 5 days
• Advanced accelerated program, 4 days

Certification: Requires two exams for A+ certification.  An A+ Candidate must choose a track and complete the 2nd exam for certification.  Requires the computer training candidate to complete one core exam: CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-601 certification exam and one elective exam, 220-602 IT Technician - A+ IT Technician, 220-603 Remote Technician - A+ Remote Technician or 220-604 Depot Technician - A+ Depot Technician - to achieve the A + certification.

Tuition:

• Computer Training for Beginners and Career Changers $700 (Per exam)
• Advanced Accelerated program, $980 (Includes both 220-601 and 220-602)

Books, Tool kit, materials, Transcender Practice certification exam, CompTIA exam 220-601 voucher:

• $690 for students taking accelerated computer training or both A+ Essentials and A+ IT Technician
• $425 for students taking only 220-601 (some books apply to both courses)

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Course Description

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), the world's largest provider of vendor neutral certifications for professionals in the information technology (IT) industry, today announced the worldwide availability of updated CompTIA A+ certification exams.

The updated exams cover both technology essentials and the specialized skills required in different computer service and support environments. The changes to the CompTIA A+ certification exams reflect the need of employers for validated skills that match specific job responsibilities for computer service and support personnel.

CompTIA A+, recognized throughout the world as the foundation credential for a career in technology, continues to include two "high stakes" exams delivered as computer-based tests in a proctored environment. The two most popular A + exams available today are CompTIA A + Essentials and CompTIA A+ 220-602.  We teach the A+ program as one continuous 80-hour program, covering all 4 of the A+ exams.  The Student then chooses to take the A + exam ( 220-602 220-603 or 220-604) after completion of the full course.  We highly recommend that everyone take the 220-601 and 220-602 exams for their A + certification.

The CompTIA A+ Essentials exam covers core competencies in the latest hardware and software technologies, including a greater emphasis on information security skills, safety and environmental issues, and soft skills. Enhancement of the security component reflects the fact that IT workers encounter a host of security issues related to applications, operating systems, communications, procedures, and physical environments. The addition of soft skills is in line with the need for IT workers to be able to interact and communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and professional manner with co-workers, customers, partners, and others.

The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam focuses on how to apply technology skills in specific job environments, such as IT technician, IT administrator, service technician, field PC technician, or computer technician.

The combination of CompTIA A+ Essentials and CompTIA A+ 220-602 is the exam option that maps most closely to the previous CompTIA A+ offering. This combination is also the appropriate certification choice for students interested in careers in technology; for sales professionals who require foundation-level knowledge of technology in their dealings with customers; or for office managers in small and medium-sized businesses who have responsibilities for IT.

The CompTIA A+ offering will be expanded in the coming weeks to include new exams tailored to the specific requirements of other computer support and service jobs. These include CompTIA A+ 220-603 for remote support technicians, service desk technicians, support center technicians, help desk technicians, and call center technicians; and CompTIA A+ 220-604 for depot and bench technicians.

Course Objective:

Hyperlearning Technologies offers two levels of A+ computer training for two different target students: Entry-level IT professional-career-changer; or PC service technician with basic skills in installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and performing preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems, but without extensive field experience or specific competencies in technical support for hardware and operating systems.

Prerequisites:

Students taking this computer training course as a beginner or career-changer should have the following skills: End-user skills with Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: Start up and shut down the computer. Log on to a computer and computer network. Run programs. Move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Browse and search for information on the Internet. Basic knowledge of computing concepts, including: The difference between hardware and software. The functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems. The function of a computer network.

Students taking this course as an advanced, accelerated candidate should have the following skills: Self-support skills with Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: Start up and shut down the computer. Log on to a computer and computer network. Install and run programs. Move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Browse and search for information on the Internet. Solid foundation of knowledge of computing concepts, including: The difference between hardware and software. The functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems. The function of a computer network. The ability to disassemble and/or reassemble a personal computer on your own.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Hardware Requirements:  Hyperlearning Technologies will provide all hardware for in-class training.  Students should have a minimal computer capable of running Windows XP, to run student computer-based training aids and study materials at home or work.

Platform Requirements:  Most of the computer training will be on Windows XP.  Windows 98, NT, 2000, Microsoft Server 2003 and some Linux may be studied by reference.

Software Requirements:  None.  HyperLearning will provide the students with software to run student training materials and practice tests.  Microsoft Windows will be required to run these software training aids.

Performance-Based Objectives 
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*identify the components of standard desktop personal computers.
*identify fundamental components and functions of operating systems.
*identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians.
*install and configure computer components.
*maintain and troubleshoot computer components.
*install and configure operating systems.
*maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows.
*support laptops and portable computing devices.
*support printers and scanners.
*support personal computer network connectivity.
*support personal computer security.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Personal Computer Components
Topic 1A: Personal Computer Architecture
Topic 1B: System Unit Components
Topic 1C: Personal Computer Connectivity Methods
Topic 1D: Storage Types

Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals
Topic 2A: Personal Computer Operating Systems
Topic 2B: Windows User Interface Components
Topic 2C: Windows File System Management
Topic 2D: Windows System Components

Lesson 3: PC Technician Professional Best Practices 
Topic 3A: Tools of the Trade
Topic 3B: Electrical Safety
Topic 3C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling
Topic 3D: Preventative Maintenance
Topic 3E: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Topic 3F: Professionalism and Communication

Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Computer Components
Topic 4A: Install and Configure Storage Devices
Topic 4B: Install and Configure Display Devices
Topic 4C: Install and Configure Input Devices
Topic 4D: Install Multimedia Devices

Lesson 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Computer Components
Topic 5A: Troubleshoot Motherboards
Topic 5B: Troubleshoot Memory
Topic 5C: Troubleshoot CPUs
Topic 5D: Troubleshoot Power Supplies
Topic 5E: Troubleshoot Adapter Cards
Topic 5F: Troubleshoot Cooling Systems
Topic 5G: Troubleshoot Display Devices
Topic 5H: Maintain and Troubleshoot Input Devices

Lesson 6: Installing and Configuring Operating Systems
Topic 6A: Install Microsoft Windows
Topic 6B: Upgrade Windows
Topic 6C: Add Devices to Windows
Topic 6D: Optimize Windows

Lesson 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 
Topic 7A: Operating System Utilities
Topic 7B: Preventative Maintenance Utilities
Topic 7C: Windows Operational Issues and Error Codes
Topic 7D: Recover Microsoft Windows

Lesson 8: Supporting Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 8A: Laptop and Portable Computing Device Components
Topic 8B: Install and Configure Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 8C: Maintain Laptops and Portable Computing Devices
Topic 8D: Troubleshoot Laptops and Portable Computing Devices

Lesson 9: Supporting Printers and Scanners
Topic 9A: Printer and Scanner Technologies
Topic 9B: Printer and Scanner Components
Topic 9C: Install and Configure Printers and Scanners
Topic 9D: Troubleshoot Printers and Scanners

Lesson 10: Supporting Network Connectivity
Topic 10A: Network Concepts
Topic 10B: Network Communications
Topic 10C: Network Connectivity
Topic 10D: Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot Network Connections

Lesson 11: Supporting Personal Computer Security
Topic 11A: Hardware and Software Security Measures
Topic 11B: Wireless Security
Topic 11C: Data and Physical Security
Topic 11D: Social Engineering
Topic 11E: Implement Computer Security
Topic 11F: Maintain and Troubleshoot Computer Security

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam Objectives
Appendix B: History of Personal Computers

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