Certification Preparation

CompTIA A+

Jumpstart your career as an IT professional or PC technician with CompTIA A+ Certification course. Learn fundamental skills and concepts, and gain knowledge in installation, repair, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of basic PC hardware and operating systems. Join our face-to-face classroom training in Kuala Lumpur or virtual live online class, available for international students. Start your journey now!

Exam

220-1101 & 220-1102

Certification by

CompTIA
RM 3,499.00

per person

Level

Foundation

Duration

5 Days

Training Delivery Format

Face-to-face / Virtual Class

Associated Certification

CompTIA A+
RM 3,499.00

per person

Level

Foundation

Duration

5 Days

Training Delivery Format

Face-to-face (F2F) / Virtual Class

Associated Certification

CompTIA A+

Class types

Public Class

Private Class

In-House Training

Bespoke

If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA® A+® Certification course is the first step in your preparation. The course will build on your existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware to present fundamental skills and concepts that you will use on the job.

In this Comptia A+ course, you will acquire the essential skills and information you will need to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems.

Join our Comptia A+ face to face classroom training in Kuala Lumpur or virtual class (live online class). It is open for Malaysia and international students.

No Prerequisites are listed for this course. However, to ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.

You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (Exam FC0-U61).

Module 1: Installing Motherboard and Connectors

  • Review Activity: Cable Types and Connectors
  • Review Activity: Motherboards
  • Video: Explaining Basic Cable Types
  • Review Activity: Legacy Cable Types
  • Module 1: Practice Questions

Module 2: Installing System Devices

  • Video: Installing a Power Supply Unit
  • Review Activity: Power Supplies and Coolin
  • Video: Installing and Configuring Mass Storage Devices
  • Review Activity: Storage Devices
  • Review Activity: System Memory
  • Video: Installing and Upgrading Processors
  • Video: Installing and Configuring Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards
  • Review Activity: CPUs
  • Module 2: Practice Questions

Module 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware

  • Video: Applying Best Practice Methodology to Resolve Problems
  • Review Activity: Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Review Activity: BIOS/UEFI
  • Video: Troubleshooting RAID Issues
  • Video: Troubleshooting Problems with Storage Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Review Activity: Power and Disk Issues
  • Video: Troubleshooting Problems with Motherboards, RAM CPU, and Power
  • Video: Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
  • Review Activity: System and Display Issues
  • Module 3: Practice Questions

Module 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware

  • Review Activity: Network Types
  • Video: Installing and Configuring a Switch
  • Review Activity: Networking Hardware
  • Video: Wiring a Patch Panel
  • Review Activity: Network Cable Types
  • Review Activity: Wireless Networking Types
  • Module 4: Practice Questions

Module 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections

  • Review Activity: Internet Connection Types
  • Video: Installing and Configuring a Router
  • Review Activity: Basic TCP/IP Concepts
  • Review Activity: Protocols and Ports
  • Review Activity: Network Configuration Concepts
  • Module 5: Practice Questions

Module 6: Supporting Network Services

  • Review Activity: Services Provided by Networked Hosts
  • Video: Summarizing Network Host Services
  • Review Activity: Internet and Embedded Appliances
  • Video: Testing and Troubleshooting Twisted-Pair Cabling Solutions
  • Review Activity: Networks
  • Module 6: Practice Questions

Module 7: Summarizing and Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

  • Review Activity: Client-Side Virtualization
  • Video: Summarizing Cloud-Computing Concepts
  • PBQ: Implementing Client Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Review Activity: Cloud Concepts
  • Module 7: Practice and Questions

Module 8: Supporting Mobile Devices

  • Video: Common Mobile Device Accessories
  • Review Activity: Mobile Devices and Peripherals
  • Video: Troubleshooting Common Issues with Mobile Devices
  • Review Activity: Mobile Device Apps
  • Video: Upgrading Laptop System Components
  • Review Activity: Laptop Hardware
  • Video: Troubleshooting Power and Cooling Issues
  • Video: Troubleshooting Display Issues
  • Review Activity: Mobile Device Issues
  • Module 8: Practice and Questions

Module 9: Supporting Print Devices

  • Video: Deploying and Configuring Multifunction Devices/Printers and Settings
  • Video: Installing and Configuring Imaging Devices
  • Review Activity: Printer and Multifunction Devices
  • Video: Maintaining Inkjet Printers
  • Video: Maintaining Laser Printers
  • Review Activity: Print Device Consumables
  • Video: Laser Printer Print Defects
  • Review Activity: Print Device Issues
  • Module 9: Practice Questions

Module 10: Configuring Windows

  • Video: Creating a User Account in Windows 10
  • Review Activity: Windows User Settings
  • Review Activity: Windows System Settings
  • Module 10: Practice Questions

Module 11: Managing Windows

  • Video: Editing the Windows Registry
  • Video: Creating Custom MMC’s in Windows
  • Review Activity: Management Consoles
  • Video: Using Features and Tools of the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system
  • Review Activity: Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
  • Video: Copying Files and Folders at the Command Prompt
  • Review Activity: Command-line Tools
  • Module 11: Practice Questions

Module 12: Identifying OS Types and Features

  • Video: Common OS Types and Their Purpose
  • Review Activity: OS Types
  • Video: Checking Compatibility for OS Installation or Upgrade
  • Review Activity: Windows Editions
  • Module 12: Practice Questions

Module 13: Supporting Windows

  • Video: Deploying a Windows Image
  • Review Activity: OS Installations and Upgrades
  • Video: Applying Application Installation and Configuration Concepts
  • Review Activity: Applications
  • Video: Troubleshooting Common Windows OS Problems
  • Review Activity: Windows OS Problems
  • Module 13: Practice Question

Module 14: Managing Windows Networking

  • Review Activity: Windows Networking
  • Video: Using the Appropriate Microsoft Command-Line Tool
  • Review Activity: Windows Networking
  • Review Activity: Windows Security Settings
  • Video: Creating Home Folders
  • Review Activity: Windows Shares
  • Module 14: Practice Questions

Module 15: Managing Linux and macOS

  • Video: Supporting Mac Operating Systems
  • Review Activity: Features of Linux
  • Review Activity: Features of macOS
  • Module 15: Practice Questions

Module16: Configuring SOHO Network Security

  • Review Activity: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Review Activity: Wireless Security Protocols
  • Video: Configuring Appropriate Security Settings on SOHO Wireless and Wired Networks
  • Review Activity: SOHO Router Security
  • Review Activity: Security Measures
  • Module 16: Practice Questions

Module 17: Managing Security Settings

  • Review Activity: Workstation Security
  • Review Activity: Browser Security
  • Video: Reducing Malware Effects
  • Review Activity: Workstation Security Issues
  • Module 17: Practice Questions

Module 18: Supporting Mobile Software

  • Video: Troubleshooting Common Mobile OS and Application Issues
  • Review Activity: Mobile OS Security
  • Review Activity: Mobile OS and App Software
  • Review Activity: Mobile OS and App Security
  • Module 18: Practice Questions

Module 19: Using Support and Scripting Tools

  • Review Activity: Remote Access Technologies
  • Video: Implementing Workstation Backup and Recovery Methods
  • Video: Backing Up Data and Settings
  • Review Activity: Backup and Recovery
  • Review Activity: Data Handling Best Practices
  • Video: Identifying the Basics of Scripting
  • Review Activity: Basics of Scripting
  • Module 19: Practice Questions

Module 20: Implementing Operational Procedures

  • Video: Implementing Best Practices with Documentation and Support
    Systems Information Management
  • Review Activity: Best Practice Documentation
  • Video: Using Proper Communication Techniques and Professionalism
  • Review Activity: Proper Communication Techniques
  • Review Activity: Common Safety and Environmental Procedures
  • Module 20: Practice Questions

CompTIA A+

The industry standard for establishing your IT career in today’s digital world.

 

 

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following new content:

  • Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals
  • Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting
  • Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
  • Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
  • Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices

 

Exam Details

Exam Codes: CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2)
Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series

Launch Date: January 15, 2019

Exam Description: CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.

CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.

Number of Questions: Maximum of 90 questions per exam

Type of Questions: Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based

Length of Test: 90 Minutes per exam

Passing Score: 220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)

Recommended Experience: 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience in the lab or field

Retirement: TBD – Usually three years after launch

 

What skills will you learn in CompTIA A+?

  • Hardware
  • Networking
  • Mobile devices
  • Operating system
  • Troubleshooting
  • Virtualization and cloud computing
  • Software troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Operational procedures

 

What jobs you can land with CompTIA A+

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Support Technician
  • MSP Personal
  • IT Server Technician
  • IT Specialist
  • Field Service Technician
  • IT Support Manager
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Help Desk Technician

 

How do you get the CompTIA A+ Certification?

To obtain the CompTIA A+ certification, it is necessary to successfully complete two separate exams. While there is no foolproof method to guarantee success, there are practical tips that can improve your chances of passing the exams and obtaining your CompTIA A+ certification.

At their core, the two exams leading to the CompTIA A+ certification are similar to other written tests. Both exams employ various question formats to assess your knowledge in specific areas of information technology, such as computer hardware and software in relation to IT support.

The key to achieving a positive exam outcome and earning the CompTIA A+ certification is thorough preparation. By adequately preparing yourself, you enhance your ability to perform well on the exams and attain the desired certification.

 

How can I prepare for the exam?

You can join our face-to-face public or virtual or Bespoke class. Just choose the right class type for your learning needs and goal.

As an alternative, you can join the training offered by CompTIA. They have a wealth of certification training that is designed to help you to succeed in the exam.

 

Is this an HRDC claimable course?

Yes, this is an HRDC claimable course

HRD Corp Claimable Course

At this time, this course is available for private class and in-house training only. Please contact us for any inquiries. 

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