CompTIA A+ Certification​

A+ Certification Prep 1 (A+CERT1) – Hardware part 1
Network and computer data cables (UTP/STP, fiber, coax, SATA, PATA, etc.) and connectors (USB, eSATA, Thunderbolt, SCSI, serial, video, etc.), types of RAM (SODIMM, DDRx, single,dual, and triple channel, ECC, etc.)
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 2 (A+CERT2) – Hardware part 2
Storage devices (magnetic, solid state, optical, flash), RAID, CPUs and sockets,
motherboards, chipsets, BIOS vs. UEFI).  Cooling technologies, power supplies, expansion cards (PCI, PCIe, etc.), input and output devices, and other peripheral devices.  Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 3 (A+CERT3) – Hardware part 3
Cooling technologies, power supplies, expansion cards (PCI, PCIe, etc.), input and output devices, and other peripheral devices.   Custom configurations, laptops, all-in-one PCs, SOHO devices, printers (laser, inkjet, thermal, 3-D, etc.).   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 4 (A+CERT4) – Mobile Devices part 1
Install and configure laptop hardware, special laptop features (docking stations, KVM switches, etc.), and wearable technology.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 5 (A+CERT5) – Mobile Devices part 2
Android and iOS devices (smart phone and tablets), Bluetooth devices and connections, hotspots, gaming devices, mobile device network configurations, mobile device synchronization and peripherals.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 6 (A+CERT6) – Networking part 1
TCP/IP Model and common ports/protocols, network hardware devices (hubs, switches,bridges, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, modems, EoP, PoE, etc.).  Install and configure a wired and wireless SOHO network (device selection and placement, configuration settings, Wi-Fi standards and wireless security, etc.)   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 7 (A+CERT7) – Networking part 2
Server types, client server vs. peer-to-peer, IP addresses, DHCP vs. static, APIPA, IPv4 vs. IPv6, VLANs, VPNs, NAT, and PAT.   
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 8 (A+CERT8) – Networking part 3
WAN connection selection (POTS and dial-up, DSL, Cable, Satellite, ISDN, Fiber, etc.), networks terms (LAN, WAN, PAN, CAN, MAN), network cabling and tools.   
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 9 (A+CERT9) – Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting methodology, computer hardware troubleshooting (desktops, laptops, and mobile devices), networking troubleshooting, troubleshooting tools (hardware and software commands), techniques and best practices, and printer troubleshooting.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 10 (A+CERT10) Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Virtualization and Cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and models (private, public, community and hybrid), client-side virtualization requirements and best practices.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 11 (A+CERT11) Hands-on In-person day

A+ Certification Prep 12 (A+CERT12) 
Review Core 1 Day

A+ Certification Prep 13 (A+CERT13) – Core 2 (Software)- Operating Systems (part 1)
Operating system basics (32-bit vs. 64-bit, client vs. NOS, GUI vs. CLI, etc.), types of operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) and versions.  Windows installation options and methods, file systems (NTFS vs. FAT32, etc.), permissions and security options (Share vs. File System), and basic command line tools.   
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 14 (A+CERT14) – Operating Systems part 2
Features, tools, and utilities of Microsoft Windows (Control Panel vs. Settings, Administrative Tools, etc.), and networking features of Windows (Domain vs. Workgroup, wired vs. wireless, etc.)   
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 15 (A+CERT15) – Operating Systems part 3
MacOS features, tools, and utilities, Linux features, tools, and utilities (distros, terminal commands, etc.), maintenance, security, and best practices.   
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 16 (A+CERT16) – Troubleshooting part 1
Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows OS and networking issues, best practices for security and malware removal.  Troubleshooting MacOS and Linux systems.
Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 17 (A+CERT17) – Software Troubleshooting part 2
Troubleshooting Android and iOS mobile systems (smart phones and tablets), troubleshooting Bluetooth, best practices for mobile software maintenance and security.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 18 (A+CERT18) – Security part 1
Physical security for buildings, infrastructure and people, logical security concepts, threats and best practices for protection and user authentication.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 19 (A+CERT19) – Security part 2
Overview of malware types and best practices for protection from and removal of malware, social engineering concepts and terms, user education and best practices to avoid social engineering threats.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 20 (A+CERT20) – Security part 3
Microsoft Windows OS security settings (personal firewall, file, and folder permissions, etc.), BitLocker and encryption in Windows, best practices to secure a Windows workstation.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 21 (A+CERT21) – Security part 4
Mobile device security settings for Android and iOS devices, multifactor authentication methods, BYOD risks, data destruction and disposal methods, wireless and networking software security settings, and best practices.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 22 (A+CERT22) – Operational Procedures
Best practices and documentation for network diagrams, knowledge bases and articles, online tools, policies, and procedures, change management, disaster prevention and recovery methods, common safety procedures, environmental impact, and controls, prohibited content and activity, customer service and communication best practices, scripting basics, and remote access tools.   Class Length: 4 hrs.

A+ Certification Prep 23 (A+CERT23) – Review & Final Preparation
Final review of Core 1 and Core 2 topics, questions and answers, exam preparation and tips.
Class Length: 4 hrs