Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
CompTIA A+ Certification, Core 1: provides the basic knowledge needed to install, configure, and support computer hardware and networking equipment. This includes:
Applying troubleshooting skills
Installing, configuring and maintaining PCs and devices for end users
Understanding the basics of network protocols and infrastructure
Properly and safely diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common hardware and network
issues Understanding the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment.
This course maps to CompTIA A+ Core 1: Exam. This course assumes that you have basic computer knowledge.
- The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Student Guide have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam objectives, The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Student Guide teaches the knowledge and skills to install and configure end-user devices and software, connect devices to networks, perform basic cybersecurity mitigations, troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues, and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization, and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.
- Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
- Lesson 2: Installing System Devices
- Lesson 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
- Lesson 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware
- Lesson 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
- Lesson 6: Supporting Network Services
- Lesson 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
- Lesson 8: Supporting Mobile Devices
- Lesson 9: Supporting Print Devices
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
1
Hours
35
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Certification
Training Location(s)
343 Gorham Rd, South Portland, ME
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Type of Attainment:
Certificates < 2yrs.
Name of Credential
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
https://www.mainecareercenter.gov/cssp.shtml
Refund Policy
Cancellation or reschedule requests made less than 15 business days before the class start date and students who do not attend class will be subject to the full course fee. VTEC will allow you to attend the same course and same version as a “refresher student” within one year from your originally scheduled start date. Please see the Class Audit/Retake Policy guidelines below for details.
https://vtec.org/About/Cancellation/
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - CompTIA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$260.00 Courseware Cost and Lab Cost
Testing/Exam Fees
$232.00 Exam Cost Optional Exam Prep Cost $ 139.00
In-State Tuition
$2,495.00 5 Day Course, CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001)
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,987.00
