• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

In LearnKey's A+ 2012 Certification course, learn to install, repair, upgrade, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on personal computers and operating systems. Understand principles of implementing LANs and Internet access. The A+ Certification by CompTIA is an international and vendor-neutral certification that has been endorsed and recognized by industry computing manufacturers and organizations. This in-depth, self-paced training series teaches you how to work with Windows 7 including; installation, upgrade options, UAC configuration, and Homegroups. You will also learn about IPv6 and the differences between FAT32, FAT64, and exFAT.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify types and characteristics of PC components, including motherboard, CPU, memory and storage, input and output devices
  • Assemble, disassemble, and upgrade PC and notebook components
  • Compare and contrast the features of Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 7
  • Install and configure Windows 7

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Network Services
  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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