Course Highlights
Looking to launch a rewarding career in IT? All About the CompTIA A+ is your all-in-one guide to mastering the core technical skills employers look for in entry-level IT professionals. This comprehensive course walks you through the essential areas covered in the CompTIA A+ certification—globally recognised as the gold standard for IT support roles.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, you’ll gain an understanding of hardware, software, mobile devices, networking, operating systems, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting. From safety and professionalism to securing computers and mobile devices, this course aligns with current UK industry standards and equips you with skills that open doors in tech.
Delivered in plain English and packed with demonstrations, this course is perfect for aspiring IT technicians, career changers, or anyone preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
Learning outcome
- Follow essential safety and professional practices in IT environments.
- Identify and understand the components of a computer and their functions.
- Install, configure, and maintain hardware such as power supplies and mass storage devices.
- Set up and optimise operating systems across different platforms.
- Manage users, groups, and file permissions for secure operations.
- Utilise command-line tools to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
Why should I take this course?
- Designed to match today’s UK IT job market.
- No tech experience needed to get started.
- Includes all key topics for the CompTIA A+ certification.
- Learn real skills you’ll actually use at work.
- Boost your CV and land entry-level IT roles.
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
- Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.
Curriculum
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What is the CompTIA A+?
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Why Get CompTIA A+ Certified?
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How to Take the A+ Exam
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What’s on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) Exam?
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How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exams
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How to Use this Video Course
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Professional Communication, Part 1
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Professional Communication, Part 2
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Dealing with Difficult Customers
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Physical Safety
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Common Safety Procedures
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What Is an Operating System?
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Users and Super Users
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Why Windows?
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Touring Windows 10 and 11
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Touring the macOS
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Touring Linux
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Power Protection
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Boot Order
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Understanding Partitioning
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MBR Partitioning
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GPT Partitioning
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Understanding File Systems
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Popular File Systems
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Formatting in Action
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Dynamic Disks
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New – Installation First Drive
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Software RAID in Storage Spaces
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Encrypting Mass Storage
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Maintaining Storage Disks (previously Ch 14 Working with Disks)
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Understanding USB
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Webcams and Videoconferencing
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Windows 10 Editions and Features
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Windows 11 Editions and Features
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Boot from Everything
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Installing and Upgrading Windows 10
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Post-Installation Tasks
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Installing and Updating Linux
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Upgrading macOS
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The Task Manager
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The Control Panel
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Windows Settings
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MMC and Additional Tools
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What Is the Registry?
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macOS Core Tools
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Introduction to Users and Groups
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Managing Users and Groups
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NTFS Permissions
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Linux and macOS Permissions
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File Explorer
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Sharing Resources
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Security Policies
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Maintaining Windows
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Maintaining macOS
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Maintaining Linux
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Working with Applications
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Backing Up Your Data in Windows
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Backing Up Your Data in Linux and macOS
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Understanding the CLI
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Navigating the CLI
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Working with Folders
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Working with Files
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Working with Drives
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Super Copy Commands
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Command-Line Permissions
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Advanced Windows Commands
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Advanced Linux Commands
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Introduction to Scripting
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Interpreted Languages
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Scripting and the Terminal
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Windows Recovery Environment
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Advanced Windows Startup Options
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Troubleshooting Boot Problems
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Troubleshooting at the GUI
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Troubleshooting Applications
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Kernel Panic
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Introduction to TCP/IP
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Network IDs and Subnet Masks
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Special IP Addresses
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Network Address Translation (NAT)
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Dynamic IP Addressing
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Working with Connections
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Understanding DNS
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Working with DNS
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Windows Naming
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Working with Workgroups
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Working with Active Directory
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Windows Sharing with macOS and Linux
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The net Command
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Routers
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Windows Firewall
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Port Forwarding
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Advanced Router Configuration
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Virtual LANs (VLANs)
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Basic WAP Setup
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Wireless Encryption
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
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Enterprise Wireless
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Troubleshooting Wireless Connections
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Telnet and SSH
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Remote Desktop Connections
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The World Wide Web
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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Proxy Servers
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Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
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Internet of Things (IoT)
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Troubleshooting Internet Connections
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Browser Security
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Power Management
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Touring Android
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Touring iOS
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Virtual Reality
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Maintaining Mobile Devices
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Mobile Devices and E-mail
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Mobile Device Security
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Mobile Device Troubleshooting
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Threats
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Dealing with Threats
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Physical Security
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Passwords and Authentication
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Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
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Malware
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Anti-Malware
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Social Engineering
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Licensing
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Incident Response
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Environmental Controls
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Malware in Action
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Documents You Need to Know
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Data You Need to Know
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Change Management
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The Zen of Backup
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Recycling and Data Destruction
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Ticketing Systems
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Get Your CPD Certificate
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