NYBI's A+ Training Program prepares individuals for work as PC technicians where they service, upgrade, install, assemble and maintain computers and peripheral equipment. Students practice techniques to assemble computers, analyze and repair malfunctions, and gain "hands-on" experience.
To become A+ certified, you have to pass two exams: 220-701 A+ Essentials Exam and 220-702 Practical Application Exam offered by CompTIA (Computer Technology Industry Association).
NYBI's A+ Training Program follows the specific objectives set by CompTIA for A+ Certification.
- More than 1 PC for each student.
- Hands-on Training including extensive lab exercises.
- Using CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC).
- 600+ sample questions and answers that simulate real exams.
Curriculum
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
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Personal Computer Components Motherboard, Buses, CPUs, Memories, and BIOS/CMOS Lab 1: Computer Assembly/Disassembly |
Storage Devices, Ports & Interfaces and computer Configuration Lab 2: Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting a new hard drive | |
| Session 3 | Session 4 | |
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Upgrading / Repairing and Portable Computers Lab 3: Installing, Configuring, and troubleshooting printers, video, audios |
Network Systems Lab 4: Network configuration, Internet connectivity, and computer hardware troubleshooting | |
| Session 5 | Session 6 | |
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Operating System Fundamentals Lab 5: Using the Control Panel, configuring the Windows Interface, and using DOS commands |
Windows XP to Windows 7 Lab 6: Installing Windows XP, using a Startup Disk and the Startup Menu |
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| Session 7 | Session 8 | |
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Managing and Maintaining the Windows Operating System Lab 7: Using Windows system tools, data backup, optimizing performance |
Security, Safety, Environmental Issues and Communication & Professionalism Lab 8: Troubleshooting using resources on the Web. Restoring the Registry | |
| Total: 4 weeks, 30 hours | ||
Certification Exams
This course prepares students for the following exams:Prerequisites
High School Diploma/ GED, and the entrance test or 2 months work experience.
Occupational Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be qualified to be an IT technician, Enterprise technician, PC technician, desktop support technician, field technician or PC support specialist.
Tuition
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A textbook worth up to $44.99 is included for FREE.
Tuition includes $30 non-refundable registration fee and does not include exam fees.

