A Quick Glance

CompTIA A+ is an entry-level certification which provides fundamental understanding of core IT technologies and support skills. Designed for those new to IT, CompTIA A+ is a prerequisite for many support and administration jobs, and because it's vendor-neutral, it can be used anywhere, in any industry.

Our CompTIA A+ course consists of 5 days of rigorous preparation for the CompTIA A+ exam, providing a full understanding of today's technologies and how to use them. This includes PC components, networking devices and operating systems such as Windows.

 

Who should take this course

  • Service Desk Analyst
  • Data Support Technician
  • Help Desk Tech
  • Desktop Support Administrator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • End User Computing Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Associate Network Engineer
  • System Support Specialist
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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites, but basic knowledge of IT and networking is recommended.

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What Will You Learn

CompTIA A+ covers the following technologies:

  • Hardware
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Mobile Devices
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Operational Procedures
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What's included

  Course Overview

CompTIA A+ certification requires the passing of two exams: 220-1001 and 220-1002. 

220-1001 covers mobile devices, networks, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. 220-1002 covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting and operating procedures.

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  Course Content

  • Module 1: PC Components
  • Module 2: Portable Computers
  • Module 3: Operating Systems
  • Module 4: PC Support
  • Module 5: Printers and Scanners
  • Module 6: Networking
  • Module 7: PC Support Industry
  • Module 8: Configuring and Troubleshooting the OS
  • Module 9: Network Support
  • Module 10: PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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CompTIA Training

What is CompTIA Certification?

CompTIA is the Computing Technology Industry Association. Created in 1982, among other duties it issues professional IT certifications for those who pass exams. CompTIA’s certifications are issued in over 120 countries and it has provided certifications to 2.2 million people.

 

Steps for achieving CompTIA certification with us:

  • The first step is to enrol onto one of our CompTIA certification courses. These are:
    • CompTIA A+ - Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of IT hardware, technologies and operating systems
    • CompTIA Security+ - Specialise in network security and learn the core skills required to solve problems and maintain cybersecurity
    • CompTIA Network+ - Learn how to configure, manage and administrate networks
  • Choose from online, classroom or virtual training.
  • Once you’ve finished your course and are ready, use the provided exam voucher to book your exam.

 

Advantages of CompTIA certification

  • Industry-recognised and respected
  • Aligned to specific IT career paths and employer expectations
  • Provides core skills which can be used with any technology, hardware or software
  • Join a community of IT professionals with exclusive access to materials and advice to help you in your career

 



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About Cirencester

 

Located 93 miles west northwest of London, Cirencester is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England. Cirencester is located on a tributary of the River Thames – the River Churn. The Royal Agricultural University is also situated in Cirencester since 1840. The Corinium Museum of Cirencester is known for its Roman collection. Corinium is the Roman name for Cirencester. It finds its roots in the ancient British tribe of the Dobunni, both referring to the River Churn. Ptolmey is said to have recorded the earliest reference to Cirencester in AD 150.

Sites of interest

  • The Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester 
  • The Roman Catholic Church of St Peter's – founded on 20 June 1895.
  • Baptist Church - Located in the Coxwell Street,.
  • Cirencester House – It is the seat of Earl Bathurst and has one of the finest landscape gardens in England.
  • Abbey House, Cirencester 
  •  The Roman amphitheater 

Culture

The Sundial Theatre which is a part of Cirencester College along with the Bingham Hall host drama and musical events. The events are organized by various community groups and professional touring companies. Some of the musical groups and dance academies in the town are listed below:

  •  Cirencester Operatic Society
  •  Cirencester Philharmonia Orchestra
  •  Cirencester Band
  •  Cirencester Male Voice Choir 
  • Cirencester Creative Dance Academy

Education

Cirencester and its neighboring areas have several primary schools and two secondary schools. The secondary schools are - Cirencester Deer Park School  and Cirencester Kingshill School . The Rendcomb College is an independent school that suits the needs for 3- to 18-year-olds. There used to be a 500-year-old grammar school which collaborated with the Cirencester Deer Park School in 1966.

The Cirencester College, located adjacent to Deer Park School, came into being in 1991.

 

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