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 Guildford

Guildford is a large and famous town in Surrey, United Kingdom, located 27 miles (Approx 43 km) south-west of central London on the A3 trunk road midway between the Portsmouth and capital. The town has a  population of approx 77,000 and is the seat of the wider Borough of Guildford which had an estimated 146,100 inhabitants in 2015.

Guildford has historian characteristics and Saxon roots, at its site to the presence of a gap in the North Downs where the River Wey was forded by the Harrow Way in 978 AD it was home to an ancient English Royal Mint.                                                            

Modern Guildford

In the 21st century, Guildford still has a High Street paved with granite setts often denoted to as cobbles and also one of the most costly places to buy property in the UK outside London. This town has a general street market held on Fridays and Saturdays. A farmer’s market is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month. There is an office for Tourist Information, Guided Walks and various hotels such as the historic Angel Hotel which served as a coaching stop on the main London to Portsmouth stagecoach route for a long time.

Culture

In High Street, Guildford has an art gallery named Guildford House Gallery. Guildford is managed by Guildford Borough Council and in the 17th century, it was listed Grade 1. The art collection of Guildford includes works of Guildford and its surrounding area and works done by Guildford artists most importantly by John Russell R.A. Guildford council also run the Guildford Museum housing archaeology, needlework displays and local history. Smaller important fine art galleries are also situated in the High Street.

Sport

Guildford's Spectrum Leisure Centre is a national prize winning sports centre that includes a diversity of pools (for leisure and serious swimming), Ten-pin bowling, a Laser tag area, an ice rink and an athletics track, general halls used for indoor sports includes trampolining and gymnastics. The Spectrum is home to several local sports teams, including the Guildford Flames of the English Premier Ice Hockey League and Guildford City Football Club of the Combined Counties Football League. Guildford International Volleyball Club has managed to win the top of the fourth division of the National Volleyball League.

 

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