CompTIA A+

Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills for the CompTIA A+ certification in this 14-hour course. Explore personal computer basics, operational procedures, safety protocols, hardware components, networking fundamentals, operating systems, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques. Learn about motherboards, processors, storage devices, input/output devices, and various form factors. Dive into network architectures, protocols, and wireless technologies. Master Windows installation, management, and maintenance. Understand cybersecurity threats, malware remediation, and data protection strategies. Develop practical skills for diagnosing and resolving common IT issues, preparing you for a successful career in IT support and cybersecurity.

01 - The Basics of Personal Computers.
02 - Operational Procedures.
03 - Electrical Safety.
04 - Physical Safety and Environmental Controls.
05 - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).
06 - Cases and Form Factors.
07 - Motherboards.
08 - Expansion Slots.
09 - Chipsets.
10 - Processors (CPU).
11 - Virtualization and Virtual Machines.
12 - Power Supplies.
13 - BIOS, CMOS, UEFI, and the Boot Process.
14 - Random Access Memory (RAM).
15 - Input and Output Devices.
16 - Video Cards.
17 - Video Displays.
18 - Hard Disk Drives.
19 - Other Storage Devices.
20 - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices (RAID).
21 - RAID Configuration Example.
22 - Cooling.
23 - Customized PCs.
24 - Laptops and Notebooks.
25 - Printers.
26 - Defining Networks.
27 - Network Devices.
28 - Networking Media.
29 - Ethernet Standards.
30 - IPv4 and IPv6.
31 - TCP and UDP.
32 - Wireless Networks.
33 - Wireless Network Security.
34 - Network Connectivity.
35 - Mobile Devices.
36 - Mobile Connectivity and Security.
37 - Installing or Upgrading Windows.
38 - Windows Features.
39 - Windows File System Structures.
40 - System Administration Tools.
41 - Task Manager and MSCONFIG.
42 - Disk Management.
42a - Disk Management (RAID 0 and RAID1 Examples).
42b - Disk Management Simple Volume Example.
43 - Control Panel Utilities.
44 - Windows Networking.
45 - Preventative Maintenance.
46 - Social Engineering and Malware.
47 - Malware Remediation.
48 - Security and Permissions.
49 - Security and Prevention.
50 - Data Destruction.
51 - Troubleshooting.
52 - Tools of the Trade.
53 - Troubleshooting Operating Systems.
54 - Troubleshooting Networks.
55 - Troubleshooting Security.
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