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PC Technology & CompTIA A+ Certification Bundle

Course Format:Online Courses
Self-Study Time:Approximately 320 Hours (Self-Study)
Delivery Time:1-3 Working Days (Email)
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Course Description

The PC Technology and A+ Certification Course Bundle allows students to purchase our PC Technology - Level 3 Course together with the CompTIA A+ Certification Online Course for a discounted price of £600.00.

This course bundle is an ideal combination for those who want to learn more about computers and the various components within them and also gain both the Open Awards - Level 3 Certification and the industry specific A+ Certification qualification.

PC Technology - Level 3 Course:

The PC Technology - Level 3 Online course is is ideal for students who know how to use computers but want to take that next step and learn more about the different components that make up a PC and maybe take their first steps into a career as a PC Technician. The course aims to give the student a good understanding of PC Hardware, the Windows Operating System as well as guidance on maintenance, networking and security issues.

On successful completion of this popular course, you will receive an Open Awards Quality Endorsed Unit Course Certificate with 8 Open Awards credits.

CompTIA A+ Certification Online Course:

The CompTIA A+ Certification Online Course covers the 220-1101 & 220-1102 examination syllabus. CompTIA A+ Certification and is an ideal starting point for a career in IT as it covers the maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers, validates an understanding of common hardware and software technologies, and is an industry standard certification for entry-level IT Technicians.

The Core 220-1101 Exam will cover basic computer concepts, PC hardware, basic networking, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. The Core 220-1102 Exam will cover operating systems, security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.

The course includes a pre-assessment, 23 lessons covering both A+ exams, a post assessment, practice tests and additional MeasureUp test prep software. Online performance labs can also be purchased for £165.00 as an additional item when ordering this course.

On Completion of the A+ Certification Courses, you can apply for your internationally recognised A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 Examinations.

The PC Technology - Level 3 Course includes the following units:
This first lesson is designed to provide you with a thorough briefing on the development of PC computer technology from its inception more than 70 years ago to today’s powerful systems. You will learn about the major components of a PC and its Windows Operating System and how they combine to provide a cohesive system capable of processing millions of instructions per second. We will also look at the major peripheral devices such as monitors, keyboards, mice, and printers, and conclude with a brief look at how best to secure your PC from viruses and other malicious attacks and investigate the most important PC hardware terms and acronyms. The following topics are covered: Introduction & Getting Started; A History Of Computer Technology; Computer Numbering Systems; Overview Of PC Hardware Components; Overview Of PC Operating Systems; Overview Of Peripheral Hardware Devices; Securing Your PC; Glossary Of Important Terms; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 1 – Review Questions & Exercises.
This lesson is designed to provide you with a better understanding of the underlying principles of computer hardware, the individual components of a computer system and how they combine into a fully functional PC. If you want to become a PC support technician or simply want to be able to install and configure new software and hardware components on your own PC, you will need to know and understand the technical specifications for these components and how to manage them. This lesson will help you achieve that goal. You will also learn how to identify the different types of motherboard and the characteristics of their essential components, such as the CPU, expansion board, memory slots, and power supply. We will also look at the important input, storage, display, and peripheral devices in a little more detail. The following topics are covered: The System Unit & Power Supply; Important Motherboard Components; Input Devices; Storage Devices; Display Devices; Peripheral Devices; Laptops, Tablets, & Smartphones; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 2 – Identify PC Hardware Components.
If you have ambitions to become a PC technician, much of your work will involve installing and configuring hardware and software components, and one of the tasks you can expect to perform on a regular basis is installing and configuring display devices such as PC monitors. Alternatively, If you simply want to be able to install and configure your own hardware devices and system components, then this lesson will help you to achieve that goal. The following topics are covered: Installing Display Devices; Installing Input Devices; Installing Output Devices; Installing I/O Devices; Installing Expansion Cards; Installing CPUs & Power Supplies; Installing Storage Devices; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 3 – Installation Review Questions.
In this lesson, you will learn how to diagnose and rectify common computer problems, from CPU and boot failure to disk drive and operating system issues. You will investigate some of the important diagnostic and troubleshooting tools, both built-in and from 3rd party suppliers, and learn how to draw up a preventative maintenance schedule, useful for would-be PC Technicians and for those who simply want to be able to diagnose and fix their own PC problems themselves. The following topics are covered: Safety Information & Toolkit Essentials; Dealing With Boot Failure; Diagnosing Disk Drive Problems; Diagnosing Windows Problems; Useful Diagnostic Tools; Hardware & Software Conflicts; Preventative Maintenance; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 4 – Diagnostic Exercises.
In today's world, if you have ambitions of becoming a PC technician or you are merely interested in expanding your hardware knowledge, you will require a reasonable understanding of mobile computing devices. Because of their portability and powerful computing capabilities, mobile devices are now ubiquitous in both the home and workplace and, as a PC technician, you will be expected to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot these devices. Today's mobile computing devices include laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, and wearable computers, such as smart-watches, fitness monitors, and smart glasses. In this lesson, we will examine these mobile devices in some detail and, where appropriate, look at how they differ from the desktop systems we have been focusing on so far.The following topics are covered: Introduction; Laptop Components; Laptop Maintenance Guidelines; External Laptop Hardware Devices; Other Mobile Devices; Mobile Accessories & Ports; Troubleshooting Mobile Devices; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 5 – Identify Laptop Components.
Computer networks are ubiquitous throughout the business community, allowing personnel to share resources such as printers, scanners, and corporate data. Today, there are more and more networks in the home too, where multiple personal computers might be connected in a small private network. In this lesson, we will investigate the key components used in network communications, including how the computers are physically connected and how they transfer data to one another. The following topics are covered: Introduction To Computer Networks; Network Types; Network Components; Introducing TCP/IP; Internet Connections; Ports & Protocols; Networking Tools; Security Issues; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 6 – Network Review Questions.
Have you ever wondered what the "Internet” consists of? In this lesson, you will learn that the Internet consists of clients and servers, which communicate with each other using the TCP/IP protocol, and you will investigate the most common security threats on the Internet and how to combat them. Search engine technologies will be thoroughly explained, as will the underlying technologies deployed by email and the World Wide Web. Finally, you will learn how to build your own web pages using the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). The following topics are covered: Introduction To The Internet; Security On The Internet; Connecting To The Internet; Search Engine Technologies; An Introduction To Email; An Introduction To HTML; Understanding Cascading Style Sheets; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 7 – Build A Simple Web Page.
In this lesson, you will learn how the Windows operating system evolved into the powerful tool it is today and you will also learn how to install and configure the latest Windows 10 operating system. You will investigate the most important Windows 10 components, such as the Start Menu, Virtual Desktops, the Taskbar, Explorer, Control Panel, and Accessories, and you will learn how to set up printers and scanners. The following topics are covered: Operating System Fundamentals; The Evolution Of Windows; Installing & Configuring Windows; Start Menu, Task Bar, & Desktop; Clipboard, Explorer & Launching Apps; Control Panel & Accessories; Setting Up Printers & Scanners; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 8 – Windows Review Questions.
It is good practice to perform preventive maintenance on your Windows operating system to ensure your PC is always running at its optimum. Operating system maintenance can prevent problems from arising in the first place, and regular maintenance tasks, including the creation of system backups, ensures that troubleshooting is much easier when problems do arise. In this lesson, we will investigate how to set up automatic maintenance procedures in Windows 10, how to optimise the operating system, how to schedule a backup of important system data, how to recover data from a backup, how to perform file storage maintenance tasks, and install operating system updates. We will conclude with a brief look at the pros and cons of alternative operating systems, such as UNIX, Linux, and Apple Mac OSX. The following topics are covered: Automatic Maintenance; Optimizing Microsoft Windows; Backup & Restore System Data; Disk Storage Maintenance; Installing Software Updates; Other Operating Systems; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 9 – Maintenance Review Questions.
In the modern working environment, it is essential for you to gain cyber security knowledge and skills to help protect your online activities, such as Internet banking and shopping. In this lesson, you will learn how to recognise the threats that could harm your online presence and the steps you can take to stop them happening to you. By understanding the common security threats and the important controls that can counteract them, you can help keep your personal and/or your organisation's computing resources safe from unauthorised malicious access. This lesson will introduce you to the different types of malware, including viruses and Trojan horses, as well as concepts such as network security, cryptography, and identity theft. You will learn how to allocate user permissions, how to install hardware firewalls and other security devices, how to secure the Windows 10 operating system, and how to protect your network. The following topics are covered: Common Security Threats; System Security Best Practices; Firewalls & Other Security Devices; Mobile Security Controls; Windows 10 Built-in Security; Network & Wireless Security; Lesson Review & Quiz; and Assignment 10 – Security Review Questions.
The CompTIA A+ Certification Course includes the following units:

The following topics are covered:

  • What Is A+ Certification?
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • The CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives
  • A+ Certification Exam Objectives: 220-1101
  • Exam Objective Map
  • A+ Certification Exam Objectives: 220-1102
  • Exam Objective Map

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Motherboards
  • Understanding Processors
  • Understanding Memory
  • Understanding Cooling Systems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Installing and Configuring
  • Expansion Cards
  • Understanding Storage Devices
  • Understanding Power Supplies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Cables
  • Understanding Connectors
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Print
  • Technologies and Imaging Processes
  • Installing and Maintaining Printers
  • Summary
    Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Identifying Common Network Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Understanding Virtual Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Wireless Networking Technologies
  • Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Network Services
  • Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Working with Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Mobile Connectivity
  • Understanding Mobile App Support
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Using the Troubleshooting Best Practice Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Motherboards, CPUs, RAM, and Power Problems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Troubleshooting Storage Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues
  • Troubleshooting Printer Problems
  • Troubleshooting Networking Problems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Operating Systems
  • Understanding Applications
  • Introduction to Windows 10
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Interacting with Operating Systems
  • The Windows Registry
  • Disk Management
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Installing and Upgrading Windows
  • Command?Line Tools
  • Networking in Windows
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • macOS and Linux
  • Applications on macOS
  • Best Practices
  • Tools
  • System Preferences
  • Features
  • Basic Linux Commands
  • Linux and Windows
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Physical Security Concepts
  • Physical Security for Staff
  • Logical Security
  • Malware
  • Mitigating Software Threats
  • Social Engineering Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Common Security Threats
    Exploits and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Best Practices
  • Destruction and Disposal Methods
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Working with Windows OS Security Settings
  • Web Browser Security
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wireless)
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wired)
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Troubleshooting Common Microsoft Windows OS Problems
  • Troubleshooting Security Issues
  • Best Practices for Malware Removal
  • Troubleshooting Mobile OS Issues
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Scripting
  • Remote Access
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Understanding Safety Procedures
  • Understanding Environmental Controls
  • Understanding Policies, Licensing, and Privacy
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

The following topics are covered:

  • Documentation and Support
  • Change Management Best Practices
  • Disaster Prevention and Recovery
  • Demonstrating Professionalism
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
  • Assessment Test questions
  • Assessment Test questions
  • Practice Exam 1 (Exam 220-1101)
  • Practice Exam 1 (Exam 220-1102)
  • Practice Exam 2 (Exam 220-1101)
  • Practice Exam 2 (Exam 220-1102)
  • Practice Exam 3 (Exam 220-1101)
  • Practice Exam 3 (Exam 220-1102)
  • Practice Exam 4 (Exam 220-1101)
  • Practice Exam 4 (Exam 220-1102)
Prerequisites

The PC Technology Course has no particular entry requirements although as this is an online course students should be comfortable working on computers, and working at a level 3 standard.

Please Note: This course covers the use of PCs with the Windows Operating System so is not relevant for use on Apple Mac computers unless you have a Windows partition installed.

Before taking the CompTIA  A+ Certification Course, you should have user-level skills and knowledge of personal computers and a good working knowledge of the windows operating system. CompTIA recommends that students have 6 to 12 months experience in the IT support industry although is not essential.

Course Duration & Online Support

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete the PC Technology Course. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for the 12 month period. The A+ Certification course is a one-year license from when you activate your code and is designed as a self-study course, and email support is available when required. The license needs to be activated within 12 months of purchase. As the home study courses are 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

The PC Technology Course is assessed through coursework which is detailed in the course materials.

The A+ Certification assessment is through the A+ Certification 220-1001 and 220-1002 Examinations. Each examination is 90 minutes in length and has a maximum of 90 questions. The questions are set in a multiple choice (single and multiple response), drag and drop and performance-based format.

Open Awards Certification (PC Technology Course)

Open Awards

On successful completion of this course students will receive our PC Technology Diploma with comprehensive feedback, and providing the assignments have been completed to the required standard, students will also receive the Understanding PC Technology Level 3 Open Awards Quality Endorsed Unit Course Certificate with 8 Open Awards Credits.

The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of difficulty involved in successful completion by the learner.

You can find further information on qualifications/certificates and their levels on the Ofqual's level descriptors page.

The certification is issued through Open Awards. Open Awards are an Awarding Body Organisation approved by Ofqual. Set up in 1981, Open Awards (Previously the North West Region of the National Open College Network - OCNNW) have been in business for over 30 years and are a not for profit organisation and a registered charity.

CompTIA A+ Certification

On completion of the A+ course, you can apply for the Internationally-Recognised CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 Examinations.

Examinations must be sat at a registered Pearson VUE testing centre and are currently £146.00 + VAT each.

You can find or register for your nearest exam centres by selecting the Test Takers option from the Pearson Vue Website.

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