Course Highlights
Discover the intriguing world of CompTIA A+, the gateway to IT proficiency. Journey through the many facets of computing from understanding the visible computer to the nuanced details of CPUs and RAM. Explore the technicalities of motherboards and power supplies that are the lifeblood of any system. Delve into mass storage technologies’ implementation details, forming a comprehensive understanding of these essential components.
Unearth the potential of essential peripherals and the artistry involved in building a PC. Decode the enigmatic language of display technologies while grasping the essentials of networking, local area networks, and their wireless counterparts. Sail through the ocean of the Internet, virtualization, and the captivating sphere of portable computing.
Indulge in the fast-paced world of mobile devices, their understanding, and their care protocols. Familiarize yourself with printers, multifunction devices, and the quintessential task of securing computers. This CompTIA A+ 220-1001 Course is a blend of theory and technical expertise designed to mould you into a competent IT professional.
Learning outcome
- Grasp the foundational knowledge of the CompTIA A+.
- Understand the importance of safety and professionalism in IT.
- Gain insight into the visible computer and the components that power it.
- Learn about the design and function of various storage technologies.
- Understand the basics of networking, both local and wireless.
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Why should I take this course?
- Grasp complex IT concepts in an engaging and easily digestible manner.
- Bolster your career prospects with a recognized certification.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of computer hardware and networking.
- Develop essential IT troubleshooting skills.
- Stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of technology.
Career Path
- IT Support Specialist
- Network Administrator
- System Engineer
- Technical Support Engineer
- IT Field Technician
Requirements
- A basic understanding of computers and hardware.
- Eagerness to learn and explore the world of IT.
- A device with internet access for online learning materials.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: All about the CompTIA A+ | |||
| CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 1 (220-1001) Course Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is the CompTIA A+? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Why Get A+ Certified? | 00:03:00 | ||
| What is on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Exam? | 00:09:00 | ||
| How to Pass the A+ Exam | 00:04:00 | ||
| How to Use This Video Course | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 02: Safety and Professionalism | |||
| Tools of the Trade | 00:06:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Theory | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 03: The Visible Computer | |||
| Primary PC Connections | 00:05:00 | ||
| External Connections | 00:11:00 | ||
| Inside the PC | 00:08:00 | ||
| What is a Computer? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 04: CPUs | |||
| What is a CPU? | 00:15:00 | ||
| CPU Speeds and Cores | 00:12:00 | ||
| Caching | 00:07:00 | ||
| CPU Sockets | 00:12:00 | ||
| Installing a CPU | 00:11:00 | ||
| Liquid Cooling | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 05: RAM | |||
| RAM Technology | 00:11:00 | ||
| RAM Capacity | 00:08:00 | ||
| RAM Features | 00:07:00 | ||
| Installing RAM | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 06: Firmware | |||
| What is the BIOS? | 00:06:00 | ||
| POST | 00:09:00 | ||
| System Setup | 00:09:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Firmware | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 07: Motherboards | |||
| Form Factors | 00:06:00 | ||
| Chipsets | 00:05:00 | ||
| Touring the Motherboard | 00:14:00 | ||
| Touring the Case | 00:07:00 | ||
| Installing a Motherboard | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 08: Power Supplies | |||
| The Power Supply | 00:09:00 | ||
| Mounting a Power Supply | 00:05:00 | ||
| Choosing a Power Supply | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cooling Your PC | 00:11:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Power Supplies | 00:09:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Core Components | 00:14:00 | ||
| Section 09: Mass Storage Technologies | |||
| Introduction to Mass Storage | 00:13:00 | ||
| Magnetic Disk Drives | 00:08:00 | ||
| Solid State Drives | 00:08:00 | ||
| SCSI | 00:03:00 | ||
| Boot Order | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 10: Implementing Mass Storage | |||
| New Installation – First Drive | 00:05:00 | ||
| RAID | 00:11:00 | ||
| Hardware RAID | 00:07:00 | ||
| Mass Storage Troubleshooting | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 11: Essential Peripherals | |||
| Optical Media | 00:10:00 | ||
| USB Standards | 00:10:00 | ||
| Understanding USB | 00:11:00 | ||
| Configuring USB | 00:07:00 | ||
| Thunder and Lightning | 00:06:00 | ||
| Keyboards and Mice | 00:08:00 | ||
| Sight and Sound | 00:07:00 | ||
| Readers and Scanners | 00:08:00 | ||
| Using Expansion Cards | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 12: Building a PC | |||
| The Right PC for the Job | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 13: Display Technologies | |||
| Monitor Technologies | 00:08:00 | ||
| LCD Breakdown | 00:04:00 | ||
| Graphics Cards and Connections | 00:13:00 | ||
| Installing a Graphics Card | 00:07:00 | ||
| Projectors | 00:05:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Monitors | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 14: Essentials of Networking | |||
| Introduction to Networking | 00:08:00 | ||
| Hubs vs. Switches | 00:05:00 | ||
| Hexadecimal | 00:07:00 | ||
| WANs and Routers | 00:09:00 | ||
| Cables and Connectors | 00:11:00 | ||
| Crimping Cables | 00:10:00 | ||
| Structured Cabling | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 15: Local Area Networking | |||
| Introduction to TCP/IP | 00:14:00 | ||
| Network IDs and Subnet Masks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Special IP Addresses | 00:09:00 | ||
| NAT | 00:07:00 | ||
| Dynamic IP Addressing | 00:10:00 | ||
| IPv6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Port Numbers | 00:12:00 | ||
| TCP, UDP, and ICMP | 00:06:00 | ||
| Understanding DNS | 00:09:00 | ||
| Working with DNS | 00:07:00 | ||
| Windows Naming | 00:08:00 | ||
| Routers | 00:12:00 | ||
| Basic Router Configuration | 00:12:00 | ||
| Advanced Router Configuration | 00:06:00 | ||
| VLANs | 00:07:00 | ||
| Network Troubleshooting | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 16: Wireless Networking | |||
| Wireless Network Hardware | 00:11:00 | ||
| Wi-Fi Standards | 00:10:00 | ||
| Basic WAP Setup | 00:11:00 | ||
| Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network | 00:09:00 | ||
| It’s a Huge Mesh | 00:04:00 | ||
| Beyond Wi-Fi | 00:07:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Wireless Connections | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 17: The Internet | |||
| Beyond the LAN | 00:03:00 | ||
| Internet Tiers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dial-up Connections | 00:08:00 | ||
| Broadband Connections | 00:10:00 | ||
| Firewalls and Servers | 00:06:00 | ||
| FTP | 00:07:00 | ||
| 00:08:00 | |||
| Proxy Servers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) | 00:08:00 | ||
| Internet of Things (IoT) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 18: Virtualization | |||
| Understanding Virtualization | 00:10:00 | ||
| Your First Virtual Machine | 00:11:00 | ||
| Advanced Virtualization Setup | 00:10:00 | ||
| Cloud Computing | 00:08:00 | ||
| Cloud Ownership | 00:03:00 | ||
| Cloud-Based Applications | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 19: Portable Computing | |||
| Laptop Features | 00:08:00 | ||
| Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting – The Tools | 00:05:00 | ||
| Laptop Hardware – Core Hardware | 00:04:00 | ||
| Laptop Hardware – CPU and Motherboard | 00:07:00 | ||
| Touring Your Laptop Display | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 20: Understanding Mobile Devices | |||
| What is a Mobile Device? | 00:09:00 | ||
| Mobile Connections | 00:10:00 | ||
| Touring Android | 00:10:00 | ||
| Touring iOS | 00:08:00 | ||
| Virtual Reality | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 21: Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices | |||
| Maintaining Mobile Devices | 00:11:00 | ||
| Mobile Devices and E-mail | 00:10:00 | ||
| Mobile Synchronization | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 22: Printers and Multifunction Devices | |||
| Laser Printers | 00:13:00 | ||
| Inkjet Printers | 00:08:00 | ||
| Impact Printers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Thermal Printers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Installing a Local Printer | 00:14:00 | ||
| Sharing Printers | 00:08:00 | ||
| Installing Wireless and Cloud Printers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Troubleshooting Printers | 00:10:00 | ||
| 3D Printing | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 23: Securing Computers | |||
| Dealing with Threats | 00:07:00 | ||
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