A+ Hardware and Software

Certificate in Hardware and Software Technician (A+)
(12 weeks)

Every sector of business in the world today is computerised. Computing has also become part of everyday life and the fastest growing industry worldwide. There will always be a global need for technical and software support personnel to keep our computerised world up and running.

A+ Certification is an internationally recognised qualification. It ranges from fairly basic terms to quite high level support. It offers in depth coverage of networking, hardware, and operating system software. The trainer will accept that the student has some knowledge of computing. At the end of this course, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair a computer system. The students will also be familiarised with commonly used hardware and software technology. This course is both theoretically and practically based.

Who should attend?
Anyone who is looking forward to a career in a technical computer environment. This course offers excellent preparation for the International A+ examinations.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to this course. Some experience in the computer industry is advised, but this is not a prerequisite.

Key Topics that will be covered:

Basic Digital Electronics	Computer Service Concepts
PC Architecture	Memory Architecture
Disk System Architecture	Bus Architecture
Peripheral Devices	Installation and Upgrades
How Printers Work	Networking
Safety	Operating System Architecture
Installing Microsoft Operating Systems	Operating System Configuration
Operating System Management	Installing and Running Applications
Preventative Maintenance	Networking with DOS and Windows
Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Applications	Possible Examination Questions and Answers

Course Duration:
12 weeks

The Future:
IIt is advised that students who complete this course further their profile in any of the following areas:

MCSE 2003
MCSD.Net
N+
MCSA
MCP