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Course Description

During this course, you’ll learn everything that you need to know in order to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam*, an industry-recognized certification that is extremely helpful when you’re looking to establish your career in IT. The skills you need to pass the exam are the same that will make you a marketable and employable candidate for entry level IT positions or to show that you’re up to date on how to work with technology in any other field. In the Cyber Advance version of this course, you’ll also get information about the coalition, career and professional resources, resume development, and job fair information.

Throughout this 10 week, fully online and asynchronous course, you’ll learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot common desktop and mobile devices for a business environment including PC motherboards, system components, and peripheral devices. You’ll also learn how to support the most popular operating systems, configure and troubleshoot networks, and implement best practices for data security to keep your team working safely and efficiently.

*RIT Certified does not administer the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam.

Who is this course designed for:

You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience in IT or cybersecurity before you sign up for this course. The only prerequisites are:

  • The drive to start, change, or improve your career in IT
  • Interest in becoming a Computer User Support Specialist, Computer Network Support Specialist, or another entry-level IT role

Learning Objectives

  • Foundational IT Skills
    Install, configure, and troubleshoot PC motherboards, system components, and peripheral devices.
  • Compare and Configure
    Compare networking hardware types and configure local addressing and Internet connections.
  • Understand Use Cases
    Summarize the uses for various network services, virtualization, and cloud computing
  • Deliver User Support
    Provide support related to the use of mobile devices and print devices.

Pathways and Programs

This is the first core course in the Networking Technologies Mastery Certificate, and we recommend you take it before others in the program if you’re interested in pursuing the mastery certificate.

Cost

$3,000

 

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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