CompTIA A+ Certification

Maryland Global University (MGU) offers a 60 hour CompTIA A+ Certification training to those interested to heave the skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems, scanners, and printers. The course material was designed by a team of subject matter experts working in the industry and certified by CompTIA.

This course is designed to accommodate every student's learning need through individualized instruction, lab partners and group exercise, and independent study. The course will help professionals to acquire knowledge to become technical support specialist, IT support technician, IT support administrator, help desk technicians, as well ass prepare them to take the CompTIA exams ( A+ 220-901- Hardware, A+ 220-902 - OS). 

Objectives :  This course is designed to cover the following topics: 

• Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
  
• Storage Devices and Power Supplies
  
• Peripherals and Expansion
  
• Evaluate types and features of display devices
  
• Networking Fundamentals
  
• Introduction to TCP/IP
  
• Wireless and SOHO Networks
  
• Understanding Laptops
  
• Understanding Mobile Devices
  
• Installing and Configuring Printers
  
• Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 
  
• Operating System Basics
  
• Operating System Administration
  
• Working with Windows 8/8.1,Windows 7, Windows Vista,
  
• Working with Mac OS and Linux
  
• Security
  
• Network Services, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization
  
• Mobile Operating Systems and Connectivity
  
• Troubleshooting Theory, OSs, and Security
  
• Understanding Operational Procedures
  

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Schedule

Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weeknights (Tuesday and Thursday)  6:00 PM - 10 PM 

Weekends  (Friday 6 -10 PM, Saturday/Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Course Start Dates 

Monday August 6 ( for the weekdays)

Tuesday August 7 ( for the weeknights)

Friday August 10 ( for the weekends) 

Course Materials 

Students will be provided with: 

- CompTIA A+ Certification Study Guide, ISBN - 13 978-0071795807

- Lecture Slides 

- Access to several supporting materials through the MGU portal

Course Delivery Methods

On Ground - Face to Face

Online - Through MGU Learning Management Portal