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CompTIA iT Certifications
CompTIA IT certification courses can be taken individually or together. We recommend starting with A+ and then moving to Network+ and if you’d like to gain skills with entry-level CyberSecurity, Security+ is for you! Students must have a High School diploma or GED to enter into these IT programs.
What you'll learn
Access Computer Training’s IT certification courses are for students who are serious about a career in Information Technology. These courses are the gateway for anyone entering the IT field. Completion of these courses prepares students for the corresponding CompTIA certification exams. ACT’s professional development course, Growth Mindset, is included with registration for these courses as well as access to our on-demand software training platform for students to learn Microsoft365, Cloud Apps and more as part of the tuition.
- A+ Certification Course
- NET+ Certification Course
- SECURITY+ Certification Course
- 192 live hours of training for all 3 certifications
- Access to live one on one help with instructor
- Practice labs & Practice exams
- Books & Study Guides
- Exam vouchers
- CompTia Industry recognized Certifications
- One on One Career Coaching
- Over 10,000 on-demand training videos
- Added to our candidate database
- Subscription to Microsoft 365
- 24/7 access to recorded classes
Important Notice: There are grants available that can cover all, or most of, the program expenses!
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IT Certification Courses
CompTIA A+ Certification
This course provides students with a detailed curriculum covering all the topics and objectives required to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002). Each class builds on the skills learned in previous courses—the computer training programs at Access Computer Training. LLC leads to the ability to seek employment in the computer industry. Students will learn the skills necessary to compete in the job market and will be able to use these skills immediately upon completion of each class.
A+ DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - 96 Hours
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).
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.
Class Length: 4 hrs.
A+ Certification Prep 4 (A+CERT4) – Hardware part 4
Custom configurations, laptops, all-in-one PCs, SOHO devices, printers (laser, inkjet,thermal, 3-D, etc.).
Class Length: 4 hrs.
A+ Certification Prep 5 (A+CERT5) – 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 6 (A+CERT6) – 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 7 (A+CERT7) – 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.).
Class Length: 4 hrs.
A+ Certification Prep 8 (A+CERT8) – Networking part 2
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 9 (A+CERT9) – Networking part 3
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 10 (A+CERT10) – Networking part 4
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 11 (A+CERT11) – 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 12 (A+CERT12)
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 13 (A+CERT13) – 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.
Class Length: 4 hrs.
A+ Certification Prep 14 (A+CERT14) – Operating Systems part 2
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 15 (A+CERT15) – Operating Systems part 3
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: 3.5 hrs.
A+ Certification Prep 16 (A+CERT16) – Operating Systems part 4
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 17 (A+CERT17) – Software 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 18 (A+CERT18) – 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 19 (A+CERT19) – 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 20 (A+CERT20) – 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 21 (A+CERT21) – 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 22 (A+CERT22) – 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 23 (A+CERT23) – 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 24 (A+CERT24) – Final Preparation
Final review of Core 1 and Core 2 topics, questions and answers, exam preparation and tips.
Class Length: 4 hrs
CompTIA Net+ Certification
This course provides students with a detailed curriculum covering all the topics and objectives required to pass the CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam (N10-007). Each class builds on the skills learned in previous classes. The computer training programs at Access Computer Training, LLC lead to the ability to seek employment in the computer industry. Students will learn the skills necessary to compete in the job market and will be able to use these skills immediately upon completion of each class.
NETWORK + DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - 48 Hours
Network+ Certification Prep 1 (NET+CERT1) – Computer Networking
Fundamentals Defining a network, geographical classifications (LAN, WAN, CAN, MAN, PAN), topology classifications (Bus, Ring, Star, Hybrid, etc.), client server vs. peer-to-peer.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 2 (NET+CERT2) – The OSI Reference Model
Breaking down the 7 layers of the OSI Model and comparing it to the TCP/IP (DoD) Model to understand network data transmissions and common protocols.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 3 (NET+CERT3) – Network Components
Network media (coax, twisted pair, fiber optic and wireless), IoT, network infrastructure devices (hubs, switches, bridges, routers), specialized network devices (VPN, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, proxies, etc.), virtual network devices, and VoIP.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 4 (NET+CERT4) – Ethernet Technology
Principles of Ethernet, CSMA/CD, Ethernet switch features and protocols (STP, Trunks, VLANs, MAC Addresses, PoE, authentication, First-Hop Redundancy).
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 5 (NET+CERT5) – IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
Binary numbering and conversion, IPv4 addressing (classes, private ranges, loopback, APIPA), unicast vs. multicast vs. broadcast, DHCP vs. static assignment, subnetting IP addresses, IPv6 compared to IPv4.
Course Length: 3.5 hrs.
Class Network+ Certification Prep 6 (NET+CERT6) – Routing IP Packets
The routing process, sources of routing information, routing protocols (interior vs. exterior, distance vector vs. link state), NAT and PAT, and multicast routing protocols.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 7 (NET+CERT7) – Wide Area Networks (WANs)
WAN connection types (leased lines, DSL, Cable, Fiber, Satellite, POTS, ISDN, Frame Relay, ATM, etc.), data rates and media types.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 8 (NET+CERT8) – Wireless Technologies
WLAN concepts and components, 802.11 Standards, CSMA/CA, wireless deployment best practices and wireless security.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 9 (NET+CERT9) – Command-Line Tools and Network
Management Windows commands (IPCONFIG, ARP, PING, TRACERT, NETSTAT, etc.), Linux commands (IFCONFIG, TRACEROUTE, PING, etc.), third-party apps (Wireshark, Snort, Wi-Fi Analyzer, etc.), installation and maintenance tools, speed test and looking glass sites, network documentation, networking monitoring, logs and reporting tools, remote access software.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 10 (NET+CERT10)
Network Optimization and Network Policies and Best Practices High availability, QoS, SOHO network design case study, network policies (passwords, DLP, remote access, incident response, BYOD, AUP, etc.), best practices and user education.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 11 (NET+CERT11) – Network Security
Security fundamentals (CIA, AAA, Least Privilege, etc.), encryption overview, attack types (DDoS, wireless attacks, etc.), defending against attacks (user training, policies, hardware, and software tools, etc.), firewalls, VPNs, IDS vs. IPS, security appliances.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Network+ Certification Prep 12 (NET+CERT12)
Network Troubleshooting and +Final Preparation Troubleshooting basics, troubleshooting at each layer of OSI, wireless troubleshooting, specialized networks, and final exam preparation.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
CompTIA Security + Certification
This course provides students with a detailed curriculum covering all the topics and objectives required to pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam (SY0-501). Each class builds on the skills learned in previous classes. The computer training programs at Access Computer Training, LLC lead to the ability to seek employment in the computer industry. Students will learn the skills necessary to compete in the job market and will be able to use these skills immediately upon completion of each class.
SECURITY + DETAILED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS - 48 Hours
Security+ Certification Prep 1 (SEC+CERT1)
Introduction to Security and Computer Systems Security Part 1
The CIA and AAA triads, thinking like a hacker, threat actor types and attributes, malicious software types, delivery of malicious software,preventing and troubleshooting malware.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 2 (SEC+CERT2)
Computer Systems Security Part 2
Security applications and software, securing hardware and peripherals, securing mobile devices, user education and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 3 (SEC+CERT3)
OS Hardening and Virtualization and Application Security
OS hardening best practices, virtualization technologies, browser security, user education, secure programming concepts, web-based attacks and how to prevent them.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 4 (SEC+CERT4)
Network Design Elements and Network Protocols and Threats
The OSI and TCP/IP Models, networking hardware devices (routers, switches, bridges, access points, etc.), subnetting and VLANs, Cloud computing concepts and terms, servers, ports and protocols, malicious attacks, and best practices to protect your network from attacks.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 5 (SEC+CERT5)
Network Perimeter Security and Securing Network Media and Devices
Firewalls, IDS vs. IPS, securing wired and wireless network data and hardware, overview of network threats and risks, real world case studies and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 6 (SEC+CERT6)
Physical Security and Authentication
Models and Access Control Methods and Models Physical security terms and concepts for facilities, people and infrastructure, authentication models, remote access best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 7 (SEC+CERT7)
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Monitoring and Auditing Conducting risk assessments, qualitative vs. quantitative risks, security controls and tools, vulnerability scans, packet and protocol sniffing, and password best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 8 (SEC+CERT8)
Encryption and Hashing Concepts Cryptography concepts and terms, encryption algorithms, hashing concepts and terms, and types of encryption attacks.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 9 (SEC+CERT9)
PKI and Encryption Protocols
Public Key Infrastructure terms and concepts, digital certificates, security protocols and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 10 (SEC+CERT10)
Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
Planning for redundancy, BCP and disaster recovery planning, and data backup best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 11 (SEC+CERT11)
Social Engineering, User Education, and Facilities Security Overview of social engineering techniques and how to avoid falling victim to them, user education, facilities security best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Security+ Certification Prep 12 (SEC+CERT12)
Policies and Procedures and Taking
the Real Exam The importance of properly following legislative and organization policies, properly disposing of computers and data, incident response procedures, IT security frameworks, and final tips on taking the Security+ certification exam.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.
Job Titles upon graduation
- Service desk analyst
- Technical support specialist
- Data support technician
- Desktop support administrator
- Help desk technician
- System support specialist
- IT Support specialist
- Network +
- IT consultant
- Computer technician
- Help desk technician
- Network support
- specialist
- Network analyst
- Network Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Security consultant
Women In Technology Have Opportunities To Fill Crucial Talent Gaps
Business analysis and cybersecurity are the leading areas of interest to women in tech. This correlates with recent data from Skillsoft’s Global Knowledge 2021 Skills and Salary Report. Cybersecurity was ranked highest in salary and as the top investment area by more than 9,300 IT professionals. However, only 22% and 18% of women in tech hold certifications in these areas. This creates a great opportunity for women to fill crucial shortages and skills gaps in these fields — and put themselves on the path to high-paying jobs. It also creates opportunities to dispel skepticism in the workplace and build credibility, an ongoing concern for many of the women surveyed by Skillsoft.
TRAINING IS THE NAME OF THE GAME Above all else, women in tech believe the training will encourage more women to enter the field and help those already in tech to thrive. It’s a win-win because advanced training leads to improved productivity and resolution times, better onboarding, increased confidence, and a decrease in skills gaps
Why IT?
9 reasons to get into IT
- High demand – more jobs than folks to fill them and forecasted to continue through the next decade and beyond
- Pays well now and in the future
- Contrary to popular belief you don’t have to be a math wiz
- Versatility – Many types of jobs in a variety of industries
- You’ll always grow and be challenged
- Work/life balance improves with work from home opportunities
- Move up the ladder quickly
- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Bring out your creative and techy side
Frequently
Bought Together
A+
(Hardware)
- Mobile Devices
- Networking
- Troubleshooting
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Operating Systems
- Network/Software issues
Network+ (Networking)
- Networking
- Components
- Ethernet
- IPv4 and IPv6
- WANS
- Wireless
- Network Optimization
Security+
(Security basics)
- Computer Systems
- Virtualization
- Network Protocols
- Securing Network and Media Devices
- Authentication
- Disaster Recovery
Options for your learning convenience
On Demand
ACT offers a learning platform to all students regardless of which course they register for. This QuickHelp platform has over 10,000 on-demand short videos on subjects such as Microsoft 365, Cloud Apps, Visio, Yammer, Planner, ToDo, Google Apps and more! We also record all classes so you don’t miss out on the live instruction.
Live Remote
ACT provides live, instructor-led, hands-on remote training using Microsoft Teams. Students log in each morning using their PC from home connected to another monitor or Smart TV using an HDMI cord. We are creating spreadsheets, presentations, and documents TOGETHER! You watch,listen and create along with the instructor!
