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This course prepares students for careers in the computer support service field. Emphasis is on IBM and IBM-type personal computers (PCs). Students gain a greater understanding of typical PC components and their relationship to the computer's operating system and peripherals. Students will gain hands-on experience in diagnosis and troubleshooting, which helps prepare them to service PCs and related equipment. This course will prepare students to write the the A+ Essentials - Hardware and the A+ Essentials - Operating Systems Software courses.
Upon completion of the A+ Essentials - Hardware and the A+ Essentials - Operating Systems Software courses students will be able to challenge the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2) A+ certification exams with CompTIA. Students must book their own exam with CompTIA and all certification exams are at an additional fee.
Ancillary fees will be added at checkout and will vary based on the number of courses selected. For details on how the fees are calculated, please refer to ancillary fees for part-time studies.