Course Offerings

The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Networking/Security course focuses on fun and practical technology. You learn how to select, install and service sound and display components and how to set up, maintain and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks. During this network/security training, you also learn about many aspects of PC and network security and discover how to configure and troubleshoot tablets and smartphones.

NOTE: This CompTIA A+ Prep 3 course completes the three-course CompTIA A+ certification exam prep series that is needed to prepare you for both the 220-1101/1102 exams and your career as a certified technician.

Course Objectives

Learn how to keep networks and systems secure from outside threats and how to troubleshoot issues as they appear

Outline of Instruction

Video Technologies

Multimedia

Portable Computing Devices

Essentials of Networking

Local Area Networking

Wireless Networking

Internet Connections

The Internet

Security Hygiene

Network Security

Understanding Mobile Devices

Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices

Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete the CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware and CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 2: Software courses before attempting this final course installment needed to prepare for your A+ certification exam.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
A Windows PC that you can experiment on. You will probably want to remove/install various devices, such as video, sound and modems. Because of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (to the machine, not the student), however, we do not require you to tear apart your own primary computer. This is a class that trains you to be a technician, so having a machine to play with greatly helps your learning.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance
Students must score 70% or better on 10 quizzes or 70% or better on the final exam.

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]