Discover the inner workings of computers! Learn how to configure and troubleshoot computer hardware in real-world environments with hands-on practice. This online course is the first of three courses necessary to prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Certification.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive inside your personal computer! The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course is the first of three CompTIA courses you will need to take to successfully prepare for your A+ certification. It teaches you about the hardware common to nearly every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, UEFI/BIOS, the system setup utility, the expansion bus, and input/output devices.
Throughout our CompTIA A+ prep course, you will learn techniques every tech masters for building and troubleshooting all sorts of computers, plus get the inside scoop on how techs work within the enterprise. This computer hardware course also gives you the base knowledge needed to continue your CompTIA A+ certification studies for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
- It's also recommended that you have a PC that you can take apart and put back together again. Because of the dangers of electro-static discharge (to the machine, not the student), you are not required to tear apart your own primary computer. This is, however, a class that trains you to be a hardware technician - having a machine to play with greatly helps your learning.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course teaches you about the hardware common to nearly every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, UEFI/BIOS, the system setup utility, the expansion bus, and input/output devices.
According to CompTIA, getting your A+ certification can lead to a rewarding IT career—with average salaries ranging from $45,000-$60,000, depending on the role you pursue.
Note: To properly prepare for your 220-1101/1102 CompTIA A+ certification exams, in addition to this course, you will need to complete the following course series: CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software and CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security.
- The Art of the Tech
- Desktop PC Basics
- Laptop PC Basics
- Maintenance and Safety Precautions
- Central Processing Units and RAM
- Motherboards and Cases
- Powering the PC
- Input Devices
- Storage Technologies
- Working with Storage Devices
- Removable Media and RAID
- Operational Procedures
What you will learn
- Learn proper tech terminology and how all the components of the PC work together
- Discover important safety techniques that every good tech needs to know
- Gain practical information and advice on installing and troubleshooting CPUs
- Learn about the different varieties of RAM and proper techniques for installing it
- Obtain everything you need to know about motherboard form factors, types of expansion slots, and installation steps for expansion cards
- Gain knowledge of hard drive technologies and the fundamentals of protecting data with RAID technology
How you will benefit
- Learn the skills you need to promote yourself as a PC hardware technician capable of solving various computer issues
- Gain the confidence you need to successfully perform integral computer support in the workplace
- Become an indispensable part of any organization that uses computers daily
- Complete the first of three courses needed to prepare for your CompTIA A+ certification
Self-Study
