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CompTIA A+ Certification Training (220-1102)

Ready to pass your CompTIA A+ 220-1102 exam on your path to becoming an IT and cybersecurity professional? In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operating procedures. Gain the skills you’ll need to become a systems administrator or network administrator.
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Course Content

Operating Systems
Security
Software Troubleshooting
Operational Procedures
Windows OS Problems

14m

Software Troubleshooting
Overview of Security Measures

15m

Security
PC Security Issues

9m

Software Troubleshooting
Wireless Security Protocols and Authentication

9m

Security
Course Introduction

4m

Operating Systems
Malware Removal

10m

Software Troubleshooting
Malware

15m

Security
Microsoft Windows Editions

6m

Operating Systems
Mobile OS Issues: Applications and Devices

9m

Software Troubleshooting
Social Engineering

15m

Security
Microsoft Command-Line Tools

10m

Operating Systems
Mobile OS Issues: Security and Networking

9m

Software Troubleshooting
Basic Windows OS Security

15m

Security
Windows 10 OS Tools

10m

Operating Systems
Domain 3 Quiz

10m

Software Troubleshooting
Workstation Configuration

9m

Security
Windows 10 Control Panel

13m

Operating Systems
Mobile and Embedded Device Security

11m

Security
Windows Settings

15m

Operating Systems
Data Destruction and Disposal

6m

Security
Windows Networking

17m

Operating Systems
SOHO Security

13m

Security
Application Installation and Configuration

8m

Operating Systems
Browser Security

9m

Security
Common OS Types

12m

Operating Systems
Course Description

Prerequisites

Students should have prepared for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 exam.

Who Should Take This Course?

Entry-level technician with 9 to 12 months of experience in configuring, installing, and troubleshooting PCs, peripherals, printers, and network hardware.

What is Covered in This Course?

This course covers the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 certification. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102). This course will cover the Core 2 220-1102 exam. The course will also include labs and quizzes to help reinforce learning.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

  • Identify types and characteristics of PC, laptop, and mobile components, including motherboard, CPU, memory, and storage, input, and output devices.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot peripheral devices, system components, print devices, wired and wireless, LAN links, and internal access devices
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X PC operating systems plus iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices.
  • Configure and manage PC and mobile device network connectivity plus users, groups, and shared resources in a typical SOHO network.
  • Use anti-virus tools to prevent and recover from malware infections
  • Configure access control measures, such as authentication, security policy, encryption, and firewalls.
    • Perform basic PC maintenance while working safely and responsibly and communicating effectively with customers.

    This course is part of a Career Path:
    Become a System Administrator
    The System Administrator Career Path is the perfect starting point for professionals with little background in IT or cybersecurity. Build your foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities that will launch you into your next industry position.
    System Administrator Collection

    The System Administrator Collection helps build a foundation of knowledge and skills in understanding network devices and configurations, maintaining business systems, and leveraging security tools.

    Instructed by

    Instructor
    Bill Price

    I help businesses secure their networks and offer a comprehensive approach to their IT posture. I have over 16 years of experience working with small and medium businesses and have worked with clients at the local, state, and federal level. Security is one of the key building blocks to any organization and with that approach I help businesses protect their networks against today’s cyber threats.

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    Certification Body
    CompTIA
    Certificate of Completion

    Complete this entire course to earn a CompTIA A+ Certification Training (220-1102) Certificate of Completion

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    Foundations
    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
    Defensive Security
    Focused on trying to find the bad guys. Topics such as threat intelligence, threat hunting, network monitoring, incident response. Defensive security is a reactive measure taken once a vulnerability is found through prevention, detection, and response.
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    Focused on building and operating information systems.
    Governance, Risk, and Compliance
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    Focused on validating security controls by trying to break them (i.e. penetration testing or ethical hacking). Topics such as Kali Linux, metasploit, scanning, and privilege escalation. Offensive security seeks out the problem or vulnerability through ethical hacking and finds a solution to disable the operation.
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    Focused on the core IT competencies that cybersecurity professionals need to succeed in any career path.
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