National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams.) Prerequisite: IFSM 201. A thorough review of computer hardware and software, with emphasis on the application of current and appropriate computing safety and environmental practices. The goal is to evaluate, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware components and operating systems.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to:

  • Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware components
  • Evaluate, install, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize operating systems
  • Apply appropriate troubleshooting and repair procedures on computer components and systems
  • Apply current and appropriate computing safety and environmental practices

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

  • Systems Development

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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