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CompTIA A+ course

The starting point to your lucrative career as a Professional Computer Technician!

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE COURSE?

You will have a full grasp of how computers work after this course. Ever listened to a conversation where technicians start using PC jargon, and the rest of us stand there with confused expressions?...

Well after completing the A+ course, you'll be able to participate in such conversations and know what they're actually talking about. You'll be able to troubleshoot PC problems, which makes the already long list of job opportunities only longer. And you'll be able to work for yourself , building and repairing PC's! So no more reporting to a boss (except to the missus!) On average you could be earning a salary of ± R12 000 p/m. You could also get yourself a certification and title by writing the CompTIA exams at New Horizons!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone persuing a career in computers should attend this course.

Individuals in careers that require IT knowledge outside of the formal IT job role, such as SMB office manager, technical sales roles or other non-technical roles that require understanding of computer repair issues may also find the validation of skills associated with the CompTIA A+ credential to be valuable.

HOW CAN I RECEIVE THE TRAINING?

You can come to us for Instructor Led Training,
You could even do it Part Time with MyChoice!
We can come to you for Onsite Training
Distance Learning with Online ANYTIME
Day or evening training provided

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

CompTIA A+ Essentials (601)
CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems,
covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting,
optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft
skills. The Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician
regardless of job environment.

CompTIA A+ 220-602
The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile
or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Examples job roles include: Enterprise Technician, IT Administrator, Field Service Technician, PC Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam 220-602 will be CompTIA A+ certified with the IT Technician designation.

CompTIA A+ 220-603
The updated CompTIA A+ credential requires two tests. Now there is the alternative path of CompTIA A+ Essentials plus CompTIA A+ 220-603 Exam to build certification for specific job scenarios. The credential still validates hardware and software, with added elements of security and soft skills, as well as safety and environmental issues.

Using the CompTIA A+ 220-603 Exam adds the focus of applying these technologies and skill sets in scenarios involving troubleshooting and interacting with customers remotely via the telephone or e-mail.

CompTIA A+ 220-604
The CompTIA A+ 220-604 examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in
settings with where hardware related activities are emphasized. Example job roles include: Depot
Technician, Bench Technician. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-604 candidate has already passed the
CompTIA A+ Essentials examination. Candidates who pass both CompTIA A+ Essentials and exam
220-604 exams will be CompTIA A+ certified with the Depot Technician designation.

Learners may elect to write the International Microsoft and CompTIA examinations at New Horizons' Authorised Prometric Testing Centre. The costs for International exams are not included in the course fees.

LEARNING MATERIALS

All standard learning materials(like manuals) and a handy toolkit are included in the course fee!

WHAT DO THE COURSES CONSIST OF?

Chapter 1: IdentifyingPC
Chapter 2: Effectively Working with PC Components
Chapter 3: Understanding Laptops and Portable Devices
Chapter 4: Understanding Operating Systems
Chapter 5: Understanding Basics of Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems
Chapter 6: Identifying Operating System Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 7: Understanding the Basics of Printers and Scanners
Chapter 8: Networking Fundamentals
Chapter 9: Understanding Network Security Fundamentals
Chapter 10: Identifying Safety and Environmental Issues
Chapter 11: Understanding Professionalism and Communication
Chapter 12: Working with PC Components
Chapter 13: Working with Laptops and Portable Devices
Chapter 14: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Operating Systems
Chapter 15: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Printers and Scanners
Chapter 16: Installing, Configuring, Optimizing, and Upgrading Network Systems
Chapter 17: Installing, Configuring, Upgrading, and Optimizing Security Systems