Welcome to the Griffiss Institute


Merging Business and Technology in the Mohawk Valley

A+ Certification

March 12-16, 2012

8:30am - 4:30pm

Griffiss Institute

725 Daedalian Drive, Rome NY 13441

Instructor: Sal Paladino

Course Fee: $1,945.00

Includes course plus test vouchers for each test.

Tests can be conducted at the GI's Prometric test center.

To register for this course click here and complete the registration form.

Registrations are considered tentative until payment has been made.

This course will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification. You can earn this certification after you pass two exams. The A+ Essentials exam, 220-701, covers the foundational knowledge a PC support technician should know. The Practical Application exam, 220-702, tests practical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

 

CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials
The CompTIA A+ Certification: Essentials section of the course prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Essentials certification exam and builds practical job skills for computer hardware and operating systems. These skills include the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of common devices such as desktops, laptops, network and wireless devices, printers, and monitors. You’ll master the installation and troubleshooting of common components such as CPUs, memory, disks, power supplies, and expansion cards, as well as gain valuable practical knowledge of security concepts, customer service, and business processes.

 

CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application
The CompTIA A+ Certification: Practical Application section of the course will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam. You’ll learn to troubleshoot hardware, operating systems, and networks, as well as implement security procedures and protocols. These are the skills expected of an entry-level IT technician who will have a high level of interaction with clients.

 

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll:

  •       I.        Master hardware installation
  •      II.        Be able to perform routine computer troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
  •    III.        Be familiar with various operating systems and software
  •    IV.        Understand networking requirements and procedures
  •     V.        Implement effective security protocols
  •    VI.        Understand operational procedures

 

This is a 5 day course and both certification exams will be taken on the last day of the course.