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Full Course Description
A+ IT Essentials 1 introduces students to the foundational aspects of IT, focusing on computer hardware, networking essentials, and troubleshooting methodologies. From mobile device hardware to wireless networking and virtualization, this course covers essential topics to kickstart your IT career.
Course Schedule
This course meets M-Th evenings for 5-hours of instruction (6-11 pm) over a 2 week period OR four consecutive Saturdays (8am-6pm) for a total of 40 hours of LIVE online instruction. Regularly scheduled breaks are included.
Charlotte, NC
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Houston, TX
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High Level Skills You’ll Gain From This Training
Identifying, installing, and troubleshooting various hardware components including CPUs, RAM, motherboards, and storage devices such as hard drives and SSDs.
Configuring and troubleshooting mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets, and understanding mobile operating systems and network connectivity.
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting wired and wireless network connections, including routers, switches, access points, and modems.
Implementing basic security measures such as password policies, encryption, and data backup strategies, and identifying and removing malware.
Implementing basic IT operational procedures including proper use of tools, safety procedures, and best practices for documentation and communication.
Understanding different types of peripheral devices like printers, monitors, keyboards, and mice, and troubleshooting issues related to them.
Understanding networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and troubleshooting common networking issues.
Managing operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems, and configuring operating system settings.
Understanding cloud computing concepts and virtualization technologies, and configuring and managing cloud-based services and virtual machines.
Troubleshooting common hardware, software, and network issues using appropriate tools and techniques, and providing solutions to end-users effectively.
Additional Skills You’ll Build In This Course
Mobile device hardware and installation
Introduction to virtualization and cloud computing
Networking setup and configurations
Troubleshooting hardware and network issues
Hardware components and troubleshooting