A+ CERTIFICATION COURSE
Category: PC Repair / IT Courses

Course Format
Paper Based (Free Toolkit Provided)

Approximate Study Time
160 Hours (Self Study) 		Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course over 4 monthly payments.

Initial payment of £150.00

Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £50.00		 Price: £300.00
VAT Exempt

Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
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Distance Learning Centre’s A+ Certification Course covers the Latest 2009 A+ Certification syllabus.

This course is all you need to learn the valuable skills, knowledge and technical recognition required to apply for you’re A+ Examinations that will open the door to better career opportunities.

The course will help you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to perform tasks on personal computers hardware and operating systems such as installation, PC building, system upgrades, repair, system configuration, troubleshooting, problem diagnosis, and preventative maintenance.

A+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. The international, vendor-neutral certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting.

CompTIA A+ is part of the certification track for corporations such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco and Novell. Other technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, have made CompTIA A+ certification mandatory for their service technicians.
 
Every business uses computers and skilled technicians are a necessity. A+ certification opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology at an affordable price.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The A+ Certification Course is designed as a theory-based course but does contain all relevant information on how to complete practical exercises. The course books that we use are Official CompTIA Press Course materials.
 
A+ certification is the perfect launch pad into other more challenging careers in IT and our complete Study program helps you prepare and pass CompTia's New A+ Certification Program.

More than 700,000 people worldwide have become CompTIA A+ certified since the program’s inception in 1993.

The A+ Certification course consists of the following items:

  • A+ Essentials 220-701 Course Books
  • A+ Practical Applications 220-702 Course Book
  • Student Exercise Files CD-ROM
  • Online CertBlaster A+ Certification Mock Exam Testing software
  • 20-piece PC Tool Kit
  • Digital Multi-meter
  • Sturdy Anti-ESD Wristband
  • Course Laptop Bag

With the CompTIA A+ Certification, you need to pass two exams to be A+ Certified:

  • CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-701 Exam

CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional with at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals.

The following units are covered in the course books: Troubleshooting methodology; Operating systems; Electricity and power supplies; CPUs and motherboards; The Basic Input/Output System; Memory systems; Bus structures; Expansion cards; Peripheral connection types; Data storage devices; Video output and image input devices; Printers; Connecting computers; Networking computers; Network troubleshooting; Portable computers; Windows management; Windows monitoring; Operating system troubleshooting; ; Security; Windows installation and upgrades; and Safety and maintenance.

  • CompTIA A+ Practical Application 220-702 Exam

CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a "hands-on" orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.

The following units are covered in the course book: Power systems; CPUs and motherboards; ; Memory systems; Expansion cards; Data storage devices; Printers and scanners; Mobile computing; Windows management; Windows maintenance; SOHO networking; Network troubleshooting; and Security.

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements for the course but we advise that all students have a good general knowledge of using PCs, the Windows operating system and Windows-based software.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time. The courses are designed as self-study courses but if you have any problems you can email our email support. As the course is self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer, and we do not impose a cut-off date for study.

Assessment:

Assessment is from the A+ Certification 220-701 and 220-702 Examinations. Examinations are in a multiple choice/multiple answer format and are 90 minutes in length each.
 
Qualification/Exams:
 

On Completion of the A+ Certification Courses, you can apply for your internationally recognised A+ 220-701 and 220-702 Examinations.

Examinations must be sat at a registered Prometric or Pearson VUE testing centre and are currently £114.00 + VAT each.
 
You can find or register for your nearest exam centres from Prometric or Pearson Vue testing centres.

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