CompTIA Computer Technician Specialist with Practice Labs & Exams

Thinking of becoming a Computer Technician? This CompTIA Computer Technician program, offered by our accredited school partners, is the essential stepping stone for achieving this goal. The IT industry offers a diverse range of careers and credentials that are key for individuals new to the field and IT professionals in transition. Thousands of companies depend on CompTIA standards to provide a consistent predictor of employee success.
The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT and CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a qualified networking professional. IT Professionals in A+ and Network + exhibit qualifications to work in areas such as: network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. Candidate job roles include network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer. CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in Network Security, Compliance and Operational Security, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Application, Data and Host Security, Access Control and Identity Management Cryptography.

CompTIA A+
This course offers you the most effective way to earn your CompTIA A+ certification. CompTIA A+ is the starting point for a career in IT. The exam covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers. Two exams are necessary to be certified: CompTIA A+ Essentials, exam code 220-901; and CompTIA A+ Practical Application, exam code 220-902.

CompTIA A+ 220-901 covers the fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration of PCs, laptops and related hardware, and basic networking. CompTIA A+ 220-902 covers the skills required to install and configure PC operating systems, as well as configuring common features (e.g. network connectivity and email) for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS.

CompTIA Network +
The CompTIA Network+ certification is the sign of a qualified networking professional. This course is designed to teach the CompTIA Network+ skills necessary to prepare for the N10-007 certification exam. CompTIA Network+ certification is vendor-neutral, validates technical competency in network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. CompTIA Network + is designed to ensure a common level of understanding for IT Professionals.

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in Network Security, Compliance and Operational Security, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Application, Data and Host Security, Access Control and Identity Management Cryptography.

This course prepares for the Security+ certification exam SY0-501 (NOT INCLUDED). Many corporations recommend or require the Security+ certification for their IT employees. Companies like Sun, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola and Olympus Security Group know the value of a Security+ certification and recommend or require it of their IT employees.

This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA A+ 220 1101 & 1102 Exam!
This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA Network + Exam!

This course includes two extensive Practice Labs, one for Network + and one for Security + With the Practice Lab we cover topics for the CompTIA exams using real CompTIA equipment. The associated lab guides cover exam and real world scenarios carried out on real equipment.
Some of the key features and benefits of the Practice Lab are:
– Exam based practical tasks
– Real equipment, absolutely no simulations
– Access to the latest industry technologies
– Available anytime, anywhere on any device
– Break and Reset functionality
– No hardware or licensing costs

Some of the features and benefits of this course include:
– Only the finest instructors in the industry are used as subject matter experts for these IT courses. They have a minimum of 15 years’ real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
– The IT courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor.
– The CompTIA custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. The learner will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding.
– Most of these IT courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure learners are 100% prepared before taking the certification exam.
– Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why flash cards and education games are provided throughout these IT courses. This will allow learners to train in ways that keep them engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of flash cards so you can sharpen skill-sets throughout training as well as educational games designed to make sure the learners’ retention level of the materials is extremely high.
This course includes a Career Coach to assist you with your educational and career goals. The Career Coach will also assist you in registering and completing your certification exam using the included voucher. Coaching services are included with the program tuition and will not incur any additional cost. Access to the coach is available up to 1 year after program completion.
What services are included from your Career Coach:
During the program Career Coaches will assist with:
– Goal Setting and Time Management
– Study Skills and Strategies
– Maintaining Momentum and Staying Motivated
Upon completing the program Career Coaches will assist with:
– Industry Certification Requirements and Procedures (as applicable)
– Externship/Internship Opportunities (as applicable)
– Career/Personal Marketing and Networking
– Interview Techniques and Mock Interview Sessions

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

CompTIA A+ – 1101
Module 1: Internal hardware
• Configuring BIOS
• Motherboards, expansion slots, RAM types and features
• Iinstall and configure PC expansion cards, install and configure storage devices
• CPU’s and cooling methods, PC connection interfaces, power supplies, custom computer specifications

Module 2: External hardware
• Installing displays, PC connectors
• Installing peripherals, installing multifunction devices and SOHO networks
• Printer technologies, printer maintenance

Module 3: Network hardware
• Intro to networking, properties and characteristics of TCP/IP, TCP vs. UDP
• Wi-Fi networking standards and encryption types
• Install and configure SOHO wireless/wired router, architecture and internet connection types, networking tools

Module 4: Laptops and Mobile Devices
• Laptop hardware components
• Mobile devices, mobile device ports and accessories

Module 5: Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting theory
• Troubleshooting RAID arrays, hard drives, video, network issues, and printers

CompTIA A+ – 1102:
Module 1: Windows Operating Systems
• Command line tools
• Microsoft operating system features and tools, control panel utilities
• Windows networking on client desktops, preventative maintenance

Module 2: Features and Functionality of the Mac OS and Linux Operating Systems

Module 3: Client-Side Virtualization

Module 4: Cloud-based Concepts

Module 5: Network Host Properties

Module 6: Mobile Devices
• Mobile operating systems
• Mobile device network and E-mail
• Mobile security and prevention methods

Module 7: Windows Security
• Settings, security best practices, securing mobile devices

Module 8: Troubleshooting
• Common PC tools, common PC security issues
• Common mobile operating systems, common safety practices
• Maintenance tools and techniques

Module 9: Privacy and Licensing Concepts

CompTIA Network+
Module 1
Networking Concepts
• Introduction to Networks
• Physical Network Topologies
• Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
• Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
• Internetworking Models
• OSI Reference Model
• Introduction to Encapsulation
• Modulation Techniques

Module 2
Networking Topologies and Ethernet Specifications
• Physical Media
• Cable Properties
• Wiring Standards
• Installing Wiring Distributions
• Network Basics
• Ethernet Basics
• Ethernet at the Data Link Layer
• Ethernet at the Physical Layer
• Ethernet over Other Standards

Module 3
Networking Devices and Internet Protocol
• Common Network Connectivity Devices
• Specialized Devices
• Planning and Implementing a Basic SOHO Network
• Switches and Bridges at the Data Link Layer
• Hubs at the Physical Layer
• Environmental Considerations
• Introducing TCP/IP
• TCP/IP and the DoD Model
• The Host-to-Host Layer Protocols
• The Internet Layer Protocols
• Data Encapsulation

Module 4
IP Addressing, Subnetting and Troubleshooting
• IP Terminology
• The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme
• IPv4 Address Types
• Internet Addressing
• Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)
• Subnetting Basics
• Troubleshooting IP Addressing
• Introduction to Network Address Translation (NAT)
• How NAT Works

Module 5
IP Routing and Routing Protocols
• Routing Basics
• The IP Routing Process
• Testing Your IP Routing Understanding
• Static and Dynamic Routing
• Routing Protocol Basics
• Distance Vector Routing Protocols
• Link State Routing Protocols
• High Availability
• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)
• IPv6 Routing Protocols

Module 6
Virtual LANs and Wireless Networking
• Networking Before Layer 2 Switching
• Switching Services
• Spanning Tree Protocol
• Virtual LANs
• VLAN Trunking Protocol
• Introduction to Wireless Technology
• The 802.11 Standards
• Comparing 802.11 Standards
• Wireless Network Components
• Installing a Wireless Network

Module 7
Authentication and Network Threats
• Security Filtering
• Managing User Account and Password Security
• Single Sign-On
• Multifactor Authentication
• User-Authentication Methods
• Recognizing Security Threats
• Vulnerabilities
• Understanding Mitigation Techniques
• Policies and Procedures
• Anti-Malware Software

Module 8
Physical Security and Wide Area Networks
• Using Hardware and Software Security Devices
• Defining Firewalls
• Firewall Technologies
• Firewalls at the Application Layer vs the Network Layer
• Scanning Services
• Intrusion Detection
• VPN Concentrators
• What’s a WAN?
• T-Series Connections
• Transmission Media

Module 9
Troubleshooting Tools, Software and Hardware
• Protocol Analyzers
• Throughput Testers
• Connectivity Software
• Using the Address Resolution Protocol
• Understanding Network Scanners
• Port Scanners
• Wi-Fi Analyzer
• Baseline
• Network Monitoring and Logging
• Identifying Hardware Tools

Module 10
Network Troubleshooting, Management and Monitoring
• Narrowing Down the Problems
• Troubleshooting Steps
• Troubleshooting Tips
• Establish a Theory
• Software Configuration
• Viruses
• Managing Network Documentation
• Network Monitoring
• Network Optimization

CompTIA Security+
Module 1
Risk, Monitoring, and Diagnosing Networks
• Risk Related Concepts
• Control Types
• False Positives and Negatives
• Risk Management
• Implementing Policies
• Understanding Control Types
• Alarms
• Alerts
• Trends
• Security Posture

Module 2
Devices, Infrastructure, and Access Control
• Mastering TCP/IP
• OSI Resilience
• Working with TCP/IP Suite
• IPv4 and IPv5
• Encapsulation
• Protocols and Services
• Securing Workstations
• Access Control Basics
• Identity Management
• Network Access Control

Module 3
Protecting the Wireless Networks and Securing the Cloud
• Wireless Systems
• Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol
• Wireless Attacks
• Access Points
• Classifying Information
• Private Cloud
• Security and the Cloud
• Host Availability
• Sandboxing
• Cloud Storage

Module 4
Host, Data, Cryptography and Application Security
• Application Hardening
• Fuzzing
• Secure Coding
• Host Security
• Database Technologies
• Cryptography Overview
• Modern Cryptography
• Rainbow Tables and Salt
• Key Stretching
• Wi-Fi Encryption

Module 5
Malware, Vulnerabilities, Social Engineering and Threats
• Understanding Malware
• Surviving Viruses
• Types of Viruses
• Spoofing Attacks
• Understanding Social Engineering
• Types of Social Engineering Attacks
• What Motivates an Attack?
• The Principles Behind Social Engineering
• Social Engineering Attack Examples
• Understanding Physical Security

Module 6
Security Administration and Disaster Recovery
• Understanding Physical Security
• Third-Party Integration
• Transitioning
• Understanding Business Continuity
• Impact Analysis
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
• The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Scanning

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Identify the basics of PC Hardware, configurations and wireless networks
• Recall the steps for troubleshooting hardware, including mobile devices, printers and networking
• Recognize the steps for installing and configuring operating systems and software
• Recall the principles of networking including IP Addressing, Subnetting, Troubleshooting, Topology Selection, Backbones, and Segments
• Identify the steps for installing and configuring different network types
• Recognize the basics of Ethernet and Networking Devices
• List methods for documenting, monitoring, and managing security threats
• Identify Software, Hardware and Troubleshooting Tools
• Identify the principles of network security
• Recognize the steps for compliance and operational security
• Define Devices and Infrastructures
• Recall the steps for controlling access authentication, and authorization
• List the steps for protecting Wireless Networks

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers PC hardware and peripherals, mobile device hardware, networking and troubleshooting hardware and network connectivity issues.
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers installing and configuring operating systems including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. It also addresses security, the fundamentals of cloud computing and operational procedures.
CompTIA Network+ covers the configuration, management, and troubleshooting of common wired and wireless network devices. Also included are emerging technologies such as unified communications, mobile, cloud, and virtualization technologies.
CompTIA Security+ certification covers network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data and host security. Also included are access control, identity management, and cryptography.

Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce.
Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers.
Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises.

6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us

Flexibility

With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support

Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy

We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification

Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies

Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive

Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

Program Description

This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA A+ 220 1101 & 1102 Exam!
This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA Network + Exam!

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

FAQ

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.

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