CompTIA Certifications

A+

A + Certification
The CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician.

Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.

A+ and Your Career
Every business uses computers and skilled technicians are a necessity. A+ opens the door to an exciting career in computer technology at an affordable price. A+ certification is the perfect launch pad into other more challenging careers in information technology.

CompTIA A+ General Test Information
The CompTIA A+ certification exam validates the knowledge and abilities of an entry-level technician with six months of on-the-job experience. There are two exams in the current A+ certification program:

• A+ Core Hardware exam
• A+ OS Technologies exam

The A+ exams test the following areas of knowledge:

• Installation, configuring and upgrading
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Motherboard, processors and memory
• Printers
• Basic networking
• OS fundamentals
• Networks

Summery of topics covered in the course:
Core Hardware

• Starting the Computer
• The System Board
• Memory
• Troubleshooting Fundementals
• Supporting I/O Devices
• Multimedia Technology
• Electricity & Power Supplies
• Communicating over phone lines
• Network Fundementals
• Printers & Notebook Computers

Operating Systems

• Introduction to Operating Systems
• Memory Management
• File & Folder Management
• Windows Operating Systems (9X, NT, Win2K, etc.)
• Windows Networking & Internet
• Printings
• Virus Protection & Backups
• Support & Troubleshooting

For course outline and schedule of classes:

For details and industry news: http://www.comptia.org/certification/a/default.asp

Net+

CompTIA Network+ Certification

The CompTIA Network+ certification is the worldwide standard of competency for professionals with nine months experience in network support or administration.The Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support.

Those holding Network+ certification demonstrate critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, network implementation and network support. This certification is geared toward those with nine months field experience in network administration and support.

There is one exam for this certification. Exam tests four main topics:

• Media and Topologies (20%)
• Protocols and Standards (25%)
• Network Implementation (23%)
• Network Support (32%)

Summary of topics covered in the course:

• An Introduction to Networking
• Networking Standards and the OSI Model
• Network Protocols
• Transmission Basics and Networking Media
• Physical and Logical Topologies
• Networking Hardware
• WANs and Remote Connectivity
• Network Operating Systems and Windows 2000-Based Networking
• NetWare-Based Networking
• Networking with UNIX
• Networking with TCP/IP and the Internet
• Troubleshooting Network Problems
• Maintaining and Upgrading a Network
• Ensuring Integrity and Availability
• Network Security
• Managing Network Design and Implementation

For course outline and schedule of classes:

For details and industry news: http://www.comptia.org/certification/network/default.asp

Cisco CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Engineer

Course CCNA • Five days

Major Topics Covered:

• Internetworking
• Switching Technologies
• Internet Protocol
• Configuring and IOS Management Commands
• IP Routing
• Virtual LANs (VLANs)
• Managing a Cisco Internetwork
• Configuring Novell IPX
• Managing Traffic with Access Lists
• Wide Area Networking Protocols
• Practice Exam
• Configuring the Catalyst 1900 Switch

For a more detailed description of CCNA course content, please speak with your Account Manager.

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