The A+ curriculum is designed for entry level computer technicians who seek a solid foundation in computer service concepts. Course content includes both hardware and operating system topics and is delivered through lecture, instructor demonstration, and student labs. This five day course also prepares computer technicians for the A+ certification test as sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). A comprehensive up-to-date textbook/reference is provided as supporting documentation in addition to the course outline.

HARDWARE:
1. Computer Fundamentals
2. Component Overview
3. System Power
4. Motherboard
5. Installation and Configuration
6. Disk Drives
7. Peripherals
8. System Upgrades
9. Networking
10. System Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting

OPERATING SYSTEMS:
1. OS Overview
2. Installation and Upgrade
3. Operating System Fun!
4. Device Management
5. Disk Management
6. File, Directory and App Management
7. Networking
8. Internet Access
9. Troubleshooting

This course is divided into two general categories: Core Hardware Service Technician and Operating System Technologies.

• Hardware Service Technician:
  
• Basic computer hardware Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading activities.
  
• Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
  
• Motherboard / Processors / Memory
  
• Preventative Maintenance
  
• Printers
  
• Basic Networking
  
• Operating System Technologies:
  
• OS Fundamentals
  
• Basic software Installation, Configuration and Upgrading activities.
  
• Diagnosing & Troubleshooting
  
• Networks
  
• Develop a systematic preparation method for the CompTIA A+ Exam.