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    IT 301 A+ Certification Training

    About this Course:

    Participants study the basics of computer architecture and learn to use a contemporary operating system. Hardware requirements, microcomputer components, software compatibility and system installation and options are covered, along with post-installation topics, storage, security and system diagnosis and repair.

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    Prerequisites:
    Participants taking this course should have the following skills: end-user skills with Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet; start up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs; and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network.

    Who Should Attend:
    Individuals who are beginning their career in IT or individuals who would like to further the knowledge and exploration of the PC.

    Expected Outcomes:
    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Identify the components of standard desktop personal computers.
    • Identify fundamental components and functions of personal computer operating systems.
    • Identify best practices followed by professional personal computer technicians.
    • Install and configure computer components.
    • Install and configure system components.
    • Maintain and troubleshoot peripheral components.
    • Troubleshoot system components.
    • Install and configure operating systems.
    • Maintain and troubleshoot installations of Microsoft Windows.
    • Identify network technologies.
    • Install and manage network connections. support laptops and portable computing devices.
    • Support printers.
    • Identify personal computer security concepts.
    • Support personal computer security.

    Course Outline:

    • Introduction, Number Systems, History of Computers, Electricity
    • Processor Types and Specifications, CPU
    • Motherboards, BIOS, Buses, Power Supplies
    • BIOS and Memory
    • Hard Drives Technologies
    • Continuing Hard Drive Technologies - RAID
    • File Systems and Partitions
    • Windows XP vs. Vista
    • Networking configuration and tools
    • Networking configuration and tools Cont
    • Windows 7 and Windows 8
    • Windows Extras Bootloaders and tools
    • Survey of Virtualization, Linux, and computer design

    Course Details:
    Grading/CEU award for this course includes tests, mid-term, final exam, project and assignments.

    CEU:
    4.1

    Instructor:
    William F. Slater