Home » Courses »

A+ Technician

Course Description & Overview

Overview

Insyte's CompTIA A+ training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC prepares students with the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. Upon class completion CompTIA A+ will confirm a technician’s ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.  A+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers.  

Topics Covered

• Identifying and Installing Personal Computer Components
• Microprocessors
• Identifying motherboard components
• The power supply and display
• Installing and expanding memory
• PC communication devices
• Data storage systems
• Troubleshooting strategies for PCs
• Maintaining Portable Computers
• Identifying components
• Troubleshooting portable PCs
• Supporting Printers and Scanners
• Installing and configuring printers and scanners
• Troubleshooting printer and scanner problems
• Managing Windows Operating Systems
• Windows architecture
• Installing and upgrading Windows
• Managing, optimizing and troubleshooting
• Fundamentals of Networking
• Network cabling and protocols
• Wireless networking
• Internet connection technologies
• Troubleshooting network and Internet problems
• Computer Security Best Practices
• Ensuring physical security
• Detecting and fighting malware
• Ensuring Safety in the Workplace
• Safe operating environments
• Communication and Professionalism
• Who Would Benefit
• This course is designed for persons with basic end-user skills with Windows' based personal computers, who wish to begin a career in information technology by becoming Windows support and personal computer technicians.

Required Exams

220-701, 220-702

Courseware

CompTIA A+ Complete Study Guide, Published by Sybex

Follow-on Courses

• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft MCP / MCTS
• Microsoft MCSE / MCITP
• Cisco CCNA

Prerequisites

Having end-users skills with Microsoft Windows is helpful.

Course Length

40 hours 

Career Track & Roles

• Help Desk Technician
• Help Desk Administrator
• Remote Support Technician
• Backup Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Systems Architect
• Network Security Specialist
• Information Security Specialist

About Insyte  

Insyte Training is the DC’s Area’s #1 Expert IT Training Center . We are conveniently located in beautiful Historic Old Town Alexandria, VA enhancing your training experience and featuring:

• Metro Accessibility - Short walk from Metro Blue/Yellow Line (leave the car behind)
• 4 minute Drive to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
• Available Parking
• World class restaurants and shops at your footsteps
• Closest Expert IT & IT Security Training Center to Fort Belvoir, Boiling AFB, Fort Myer, Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Navy, US Coast Guard, Fort McNair, Washington Navy Yard and the Pentagon

 Why Choose Insyte for your Washington DC Expert IT Training?  

• Superior Expert Instructors
• 96.7% Pass Rate
• Small Class - No classroom overcrowding means more attention to you
• Choose from Day, Evening & Weekend Classes to meet your busy schedule
• Accelerated Boot Camps Save You Time And Money
• Personal 1-1 Mentoring
• Easy Financing/ Payment Plans Available!
• Veterans Benefits & GI Bill Approved – Welcome Military
• WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Approved
• Paid Internships & Job Referrals!
• Meet Your DoD 8570-1 Certification Needs. Get Compliant!
• Insyte is the ONLY Testing Center that offers ALL 5 industry standard test vendors in the DC / Baltimore Metropolitan Area. (Prometric, VUE, Kryterion-Online, Certiport and Impact-Testing)
• Lowest Prices! We are locally based keeping our overhead low so we can pass the savings along to you
•  DC is our Home.  Most training centers set up shop in hotels or rented centers.  When you have a need, request or encounter a problem they are not there to answer. Our physical location in Alexandria is open 7 days a week and our staff always there to help