Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0103

Organization's ID:

IT 150

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

90 hours

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	4	Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students an introduction to personal computer maintenance which reflects and tracks the CompTIA certification path designed to help them prepare for and pass the CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams in order to become CompTIA A+ certified. The course assignments, including readings, quizzes, practice lab exercises, and exams, align to CompTIA A+ certification competencies, including those related to hardware, networking, mobile devices, hardware and network troubleshooting, Windows operating systems, other operating systems and technologies, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Additionally, the course offers students CompTIA A+ practice exams and a CompTIA A+ exam discount for students who complete the course.

Learning Outcomes:

Work with CPUs, RAM, microprocessors, BIOS, motherboards, power supplies, and other PC components
Install, configure, and troubleshoot hard drives
Administer smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
Secure your PC and your network
Install, configure, and manage printers and multifunction devices
Understand safety and environmental issues
Manage peripheral devices and removable media
Install, upgrade, and maintain operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
Troubleshoot common computer problems
Establish users and groups
Set up video and multimedia cards
Install and configure wired and wireless networks
Connect to the Internet
Work with the latest virtualization technologies