A+ Certification Prep Program
Earning an A+ certification ensures that an individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and customer relations experience essential to succeed as an entry-level (6 months experience) computer service technician. To become certified, you must pass two exams – Core and Microsoft DOS/Windows. The tests cover a broad range of hardware and software technologies, but are not related to any vendor-specific products. When both portions are passed, the candidate receives the A+ designation.
Course Description
Time to roll up those sleeves and dive inside a business computer! The A+ Certification Preparatory program teaches students about the hardware common to virtually every personal computer - including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, floppy drives, and hard drives. You'll learn how things work, how to configure a PC, and how to troubleshoot in real world environments.
The next step in your certification preparation is a review of various Windows operating systems covered by the A+ Certification exam. Students explore how to install, maintain, configure, and upgrade all current versions of Windows: NT, 9x, 2000, and XP. You'll also learn how to use the DOS-style command line for performing tech tasks. The course also covers the finer points of Windows navigation, such as little-known shortcuts, and Windows hardware installation
Finally, students will cover an extensive set of technologies, including SCSI, video, modems, printers, multimedia, portable PCs, and networking. Participants will study the hardware and learn the software necessary to install, configure, and troubleshoot. This course completes your understanding of the hardware and operating systems tested on the A+ Certification exams.
Course Schedule
Students can complete their A+ certification prep in the face-to-face classroom of the CISCO academy or through ed2go online programs. (Use the Class Schedule link to review current offerings.)
Certification Process
Please visit the CompTIA site for more information on the A+ certification process. A+ exams can be taken at testing centers nationwide. A-B Tech currently offers these exams in conjunction with VUE Testing. Exams are given Tuesdays between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM. Other times may be available by appointment. To schedule an exam, click here.
Questions about any Computer Certification Course, contact Caroline Brigmon, (828) 254-1921, Ext. 5825 or cbrigmon@abtech.edu.
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