This course will provide students with the knowledge to install, upgrade, repair, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. CompTIA A+ lays the foundation in skill set for further studies in security, networking, and programming. The CompTIA A+ Core Series covers topics such as mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and network troubleshooting. In addition, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures will be addressed in this course.

• End-user skills with Windows®- based personal computers
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ or equivalent knowledge