Master fundamental concepts of multiple operating systems to maintain and support them effectively
Develop troubleshooting skills for software, hardware, connectivity and network problems
Gain in-depth knowledge about assembling and disassembling computer parts
Learn how to compare network types, topologies and architectures
Acquire knowledge and skills in networking hardware, tools and their installation for effective network setup
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
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There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, you should have basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, for example, how to power up and log on to a machine, how to use a mouse and keyboard and basic Microsoft Windows navigation skills.
Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
NOTE: A Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments (A+ and N+). Also, labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices.
A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization: 64-bit CPU, UEFI firmware, hardware virtualization support in UEFI
Software requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later. Access to Windows 11 is needed for the textbook module "Installing Windows" (A+)
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Chromebook 113 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Tools:
Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment: RJ-45 connectors; crimping tool; Cat5, Cat5e or Cat6 cable to practice on
Other:
A reliable high-speed Internet connection
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The digital textbooks for the A+, Network+ and Security+ courses are accessed via links in the course lessons: "CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support" (eBook), "CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks" by Jill West (eBook), "CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals" by Mark Ciampa (eBook)
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85% attendance
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Requisites: None
To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog