For anyone wanting to enter the IT world, the CompTIA A+ certification is a great start! The A+ by CompTIA is recognized as one of the top entry-level certifications in the industry. It provides you with a solid foundation in hardware, software and troubleshooting skills in order to build or supplement your technical knowledge. This online course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams (CompTIA A+ 900 Series).

CompTIA A+ 220-901

Module 1 Introduction To Personal Computers And IT Certification
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1.1 Personal Computer ConceptsPart 1
1.2 Personal Computer Concepts Part 2
1.3 Becoming An IT Professional
1.4 Certification Basics
1.5 Review

Module 2 Internal Hardware Components
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2.1 Motherboards Part 1
2.2 Motherboards Part 2
2.3 BIOS Part 1
2.4 BIOSPart 2
2.5 BIOSPart 3
2.6 Power Supplies Part 1
2.7 Power SuppliesPart 2
2.8 Central Processing Unit Part 1
2.9 Central Processing UnitPart 2
2.10 Central Processing Unit Part 3
2.11 MemoryPart 1
2.12 MemoryPart 2
2.13 Review

Module 3 Storage Fundamentals
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3.1 Storage Overview
3.2 Magnetic Drives
3.3 Solid State And Flash Drives
3.4 Optical Drives
3.5 RAID Technologies
3.6 Tape Drives
3.7 Installing Hard Drives
3.8 Review

Module 4 Expanding Hardware Capabilities
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4.1 Expansion Components OvereviewPart 1
4.2 Expansion Components OvereviewPart 2
4.3 Expansion TechnologiesPart 1
4.4 Expansion TechnologiesPart 2
4.5 Video CardsPart 1
4.6 Video CardsPart 2
4.7 Sound Cards
4.8 Networking Interface Cards
4.9 Alternative Expansion Devices
4.10 Review

Module 5 Working With Peripheral Devices
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5.1 Peripheral Devices Overview
5.2 Input Devices Part 1
5.3 Input DevicesPart 2
5.4 Input Devices Part 3
5.5 Output Devices Video MonitorsPart 1
5.6 Output DevicesVideo MonitorsPart 2
5.7 Output Devices Video Monitors Part 3
5.8 Output DevicesPrinters And ScannersPart1
5.9 Output Devices Printers And Scanners Part2
5.10 Output DevicesPrinters And ScannersPart 3
5.11 Output Devices Printers And ScannersPart 4
5.12 Input And Output Devices
5.13 Review

Module 6 Mobiles Devices
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6.1 Mobile Devices Overview
6.2 Laptop Computer Components Part 1
6.3 Laptop Computer ComponentsPart 2
6.4 Laptop Computer Expansion Capabilities
6.5 Replacing Portable Computer ComponentsPart 1
6.6 Replacing Portable Computer ComponentsPart 2
6.7 Additional Mobile Devices Part 1
6.8 Additional Mobile DevicesPart 2
6.9 Mobile Device Ports And Connectors
6.10 Review

Module 7 Computer Networking
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7.1 Networking FundamentalsPart 1
7.2 Networking Fundamentals Part 2
7.3 Network DevicesPart 1
7.4 Network Devices Part 2
7.5 Cable And Connectors Part 1
7.6 Cable And ConnectorsPart 2
7.8 TCP/IP FundamentalsPart 1
7.9 TCP/IP FundamentalsPart2
7.10 TCP/IP FundamentalsPart3
7.11 TCP/IP Fundamentals Part 4
7.12 TCP/IP FundamentalsPart 5
7.13 Internet Connectivity
7.14 Wireless Networks Part 1
7.15 Wireless NetworksPart 2

Module 8 Hardware And Network Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Models Part 1
Troubleshooting ModelsPart 2
Troubleshooting Physical IssuesPart 1
Troubleshooting Physical Issues Part 2
Troubleshooting Physical IssuesPart 3
Troubleshooting Networking Issues Part 1
Troubleshooting Networking IssuesPart 2
Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
Troubleshooting Printers

CompTIA A+ 220-902

Module 1: Introduction To Operating Systems

 1.1 Introduction

 1.2 Operating Systems Overview Part 1

 1.3 Operating Systems Overview Part 2

 1.4 Operating Systems Functions Part 1

 1.5 Operating Systems Functions Part 2

 1.6 Windows OS Versions Part 1

 1.7 Windows OS Versions Part 2

 1.8 Windows OS Versions Part 3

 1.9 Basic Navigation And Management Part 1

 1.10 Basic Navigation And Management Part 2

Module 2: Installing Windows Operating Systems

 2.1 PreInstalling Task

 2.2 Performing Clean Installs Part 1

 2.3 Performing Clean Installs Part 2

 2.4 Performing Upgrades

 2.5 Migrating User Data

Module 3: Configuration And Management In Windows

 3.1 Using Control Panel And PC Settings Part 1

 3.2 Using Control Panel And PC Settings Part 2

 3.3 Using Control Panel And PC Settings Part 3

 3.4 Using Graphical Administrative Tools Part 1

 3.5 Using Graphical Administrative Tools Part 2

 3.6 Using Graphical Administrative Tools Part 3

 3.7 Using Graphical Administrative Tools Part 4

 3.8 Using Command Line Administrative Tools

 3.9 Configuring Networking Part 1

 3.10 Configuring Networking Part 2

 3.11 Configuring Networking Part 3

 3.12 Operating System Security Part 1

 3.13 Operating System Security Part 2

 3.14 Operating System Security Part 3

 3.15 Windows Preventative Maintenance

Module 4: Utilizing Alternative Operating Systems

 4.1 Mac And Linux Overview

 4.2 OS Features And Tools

 4.3 Best Practices Using Alternative Operating 

Systems

 4.4 Basic Command Line Administration In Linux

 4.5 Network Operating Systems Part 1

 4.6 Network Operating Systems Part 2

Module 5: Virtualization And Cloud Computing

 5.1 Understanding Virtualization

 5.2 Basic Cloud Concepts

Module 6: Managing Mobile Devices

 6.1 Mobile Devices Overview

 6.2 Mobile Operating Systems

 6.3 Network Connectivity And Email

 6.4 Mobile Device Synchronization

Module 7: Understanding System Security

 7.1 Understanding Threats To Security Part 1

 7.2 Understanding Threats To Security Part 2

 7.3 Understanding Threats To Security Part 3

 7.4 Understanding Common Prevention Methods Part 1

 7.5 Understanding Common Prevention Methods Part 2

 7.6 Understanding Common Prevention Methods Part 3

Module 8: Troubleshooting And Operational Procedures

 8.1 Troubleshooting Theory

 8.2 Communication And Professionalism Part 1

 8.3 Communication And Professionalism Part 2

 8.4 Operational And Safety Procedures

 8.5 Security And Privacy Guidelines For Troubleshooting

 8.6 Troubleshooting Operating Systems Part 1

8.7 Troubleshooting Operating Systems Part 2

 8.8 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices Part 1

 8.9 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices Part 2

 8.10 Troubleshooting Common Security Issues Part 1

 8.11 Troubleshooting Common Security Issues Part 2

 8.12 Conclusion