Schedule our instructor led classroom training at your convenience and never miss another lecture or fall behind. You are in complete control. We invited the Best CompTIA A+ Certified Trainers in the industry to help us develop the ultimate training and certification program which includes everything you will need to fully prepare for and pass your certification exams.A+ Certification is the computer industry recognized credential that certifies the competency of PC Service Specialists. It is sponsored by CompTIA - the Computing Technology Industry Association, and tests are administered by Sylvan Prometric. This certification program is backed by over 50 Major computer hardware and software manufacturers, vendors, distributors, resellers, and publications. Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person seeking a job in the computer industry! Your successful computer career can start with this one course, or it can serve as proof of your computer hardware and operating system knowledge as a professional already in your field. "A+ training and certification can provide a pathway to a good job. It can also lead to a very good job for people without strong educational credentials or previous work experience." -CompTIA Research
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Course Introduction Chapter 1 - Electricity Electricity Electrical Characteristics Safety Precautions Safety Digital Multimeter Calculating Current Static Electricity Static is Caused by.. Before Working.. Live Demo: Typical Internal Components PC Power Supply Live Demo: PC Power Supply Installing a Power Supply Typical Power Requirements Standard Outputs Live Demo: Peripheral Power Connector Floppy Power Connector SATA Power Connector Motherboard Power Connector Live Demo: Wire Colors Live Demo: Motherboard Power Connector Power-Supply Form Factors How to Protect your Equipment Power Issues UPS Live Demo: Voltage Selection Switch Troubleshooting Symptoms Chapter 1 Review Chapter 2 - CPU and Motherboards CPU and Motherboards BIOS Demo: Determine Bios Version When You Need BIOS Updates BIOS Issues Flashing the BIOS Minimizing BIOS Upgrade Risks Recovering From a Failed Update CMOS Battery Central Processing Unit (CPU) Installing a CPU CPU Performance CPU Characteristics Live Demo: CPU Packaging CPU's Live Demo: A Motherboard Cooling Method - Fins Cooling Method - Cooling Fins and a Fan Live Demo: Cooling Method - Fan Installing a Motherboard Riser Cards Motherboard/CPU Failures Chapter 2 Review Chapter 3 - Memory Systems Memory Systems Memory Measured Units Installation Notes Proper Handling Demo: Show Memory Mods Live Demo: Show Memory Mods Notebook Memory Live Demo: Notebook Memory Testing Memory Demo: Testing Memory Memory Types: Volatile vs. Non-Volatile Memory Types: Dynamic vs. Static Memory Memory Types: Asynchronous & Synchronous Speed Ratings Individual Chips SIMM Memory Error Recovery Parity Task Manager Demo: Task Manager Memory Symptoms Chapter 3 Review Chapter 4 - Expansion CardsExpansion Cards Buses PCI Bus Slots Live Demo: PCI Bus Slots Handling Expansion Cards System Interaction Interrupts IRQs Assigning IRQs I/O Addresses DMA Channels Base Memory Addresses Demo: Device Manager and Resources Drivers PC Sound Demo: Sound/ Control Panel Sound Card Components A Sound Card Sound Card Connectors Live Demo: A Sound Card Speakers Modems Riser Cards Softmodems System Resources Modem Connections Internal Modem Symptoms AT Commands HyperTerminal Speed Standards Type II PC Card PC Card Bus Types Card and Socket Services Specifications Live Demo: Mini PCI Card Legacy Devices Controllers and Interfaces PC Drive Interfaces ATA Motherboard Connectors Standard IDE Cable 80-pin ATA Cable Live Demo: SATA Data Cable Drive Identification Primary and Secondary SCSI SCSI Device IDs Termination SCSI ID and Termination Differential SCSI Other Interfaces Video Adapters Creating an Image Maximum Colors Video Standards SuperVGA 15-pin VGA/SVGA Connector VGA/SVGA Socket DVI Connector Types DVI-I Connector Video Drivers Video Adapter Slot Types An AGP Video Card PCIe Video Card Video Card Symptoms Live Demo: RJ-11 Connectors Sound Card Symptoms Chapter 4 Review Chapter 5 - Data StorageData Storage Hard Drive Components Live Demo: Hard Drive Components Head Crash Hard Drive Installation ATA Drive Identification SCSI Drive Identification Chassis Installation Data and Power Cable Connections Hard Drive Geometry Hard Drive Preparation Low-Level Formatting Partitioning Unpartitioned Disk in Windows Partition Types Formatting Partitioning Utilities File Systems FAT File System NTFS File System Comparison Organization of Data Demo: Directory Trees File Fragmentation Hard Drive Maintenance CD Drive Components Components of a CD Recordable CDs CD Drive Speeds DVDs DVD Types Using CD and DVD Drives Optical Drive Connections Optical Drive Installation Optical Disc and Drive Cleaning USB Flash Drives Live Demo: USB Flash Drives Flash MP3 Player Floppy Disks 5.25" Floppy Disk Capacities Write Protection Diskette Preparation Floppy Controller Resources Floppy Drive Cable Floppy Controller Connector Boot Floppies Backup Methods Tape Formats Chapter 5 Review Chapter 6 - PrintersPrinters Dot-Matrix Printer Dot-Matrix Printer Issues Other Impact Printers An Inkjet Printer Inkjet Printer Cartridges Inkjet Cartridge Print Heads Inkjet Print Quality Demo: Install an Inkjet Printer Straight-Through Paper Path Curved Paper Path Laser Printer Laser Printer Components Laser Printing Process Demo: Install a Network Printer Other Printer Types Main Windows Components Inkjet Communications Interfaces Inkjet Problems Laser Printer Communications Interfaces Laser Printer Problems Demo: Printer Configuration Options Chapter 6 Review Chapter 7 - Portable Computers and DevicesPortable Computers and Devices Network Connections Hot-Swappable Components Live Demo - Hot-Swappable Components Safely Remove Hardware Non-Hot-Swappable Components Upgrading Memory Peripherals Notebook Computer Issues Notebook Batteries Notebook Power Power Indicator Lights Demo: Power Management Utility Troubleshooting Power Problems Demo: Safely Remove Hardware Notebook Processors Notebook Hard Drive Notebook Keyboard Monitors Notebook Pointing Devices Communication Connections Infrared Radio 802.11 Wireless Router Bluetooth Notebook Peripheral Ports PC Card Types Live Demo: Type II PC Card PC Card Bus Types Card and Socket Services Live Demo: Mini PCI card Port Replicators Docking Station Maintenance Being Mobile. PDA Live Demo: Graffiti Alphabet Using the Stylus Powering the PDA Connecting PDAs and PCs Sync Chapter 7 Review Chapter 8 - SecuritySecurity User Accounts Groups Workgroups Active Directory Demo: Local Users and Groups Demo: Active Directory Groups Authentication A Fingerprint Scanner Smart Card and Reader Installing Biometrics and Smart Card Readers Fobs Protocols File System Security NTFS Advantages NTFS Security NTFS Permissions Disabling Simple File Sharing Demo: Simple File Sharing Encryption Security Policies Auditing Auditing Guidelines Demo: Auditing Physical Access Restrictions Corporate Security Policies Social Engineering Attacks Alleviate Security Weaknesses Malicious Software Prevention Network Security Chapter 8 Review Course Closure
Comprehensive Menu Structure Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily with the time saving Main Menu and Sub-Menu structure. Search for a specific topic or go through the course step by step. The choice is yours.
Player Controls Move forward or back, repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through the video tutorials and exercises. Play, pause rewind, fast forward or stop at any time
Continue Where You Left Off All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you were.
Full Motion Video and Audio All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
Printable Study Guides Printable study guides for the entire course are included. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
Review Exercises Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
Live Demonstrations Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
Interactive Labs This course features cutting-edge, interactive labs, which provide a hands-on learning experience. This environment allows you to interact with the software without the need for purchasing it or having it installed on your computer.
PowerPoint Presentations Utilizing PowerPoint presentations enhances the delivery by displaying a variety of visual information to the user. This type of representation allows the user to better interpret the material through charts, definitions, graphs, and more...
Certificate of Completion Our Training Courses are recognized worldwide for their technology-based IT training curriculums. Upon successful completion of our program, you will be receiving a Certificate of Completion.
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