A+ Certified Computer Technician

Program Description

Prerequisite: None

Training Goal

This program is designed to prepare students who are new to the computer industry for a career as a computer and/or Network Technician. Students will learn the skills needed to obtain the A+ Service Technician certification as well as learn how to install, configure and maintain the most commonly used networking programs in business today: Windows. Students will also learn how to build, install and troubleshoot the cables that connect the computers together. The following are some specific areas of concentration:

• Computer Hardware Repair, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• DOS, Windows Configuration and Troubleshooting
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of the most common networking software programs used today.
• Assembly, installation and troubleshooting of networking interface cards and cabling
• Networking technician standards including the connection of a stand-alone workstation to an existing Windows network.

Course Activities

DOS for Technicians

PC Hardware Configuration and Maintenance

Windows for Technicians

Introduction to Software Applications

A+ Exam Preparation

Networking Concepts

Configuring Network Cables

Advanced Networking

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Placement Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this course, and a good positive attitude, graduates might expect to become employed in the following occupations:

Computer Support Technician

Field Service Repairman

Computer Sales

Customer Support

PC Hardware and Software Customer Support Specialist

Network Maintenance Technician

Network Installer

Network User Support Specialist

Other related computer support positions

Program Details

Course Length.................................................................................................. 8 Weeks - Days

Instructional Lecture/Hands-on Lab Hours ..................................................................200 Hours

Lecture/Hands-On Lab Schedule (Monday - Friday) ....................................9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Start Dates .................................................................................................................Monthly

(4 student minimum, 16 student maximum)

Total Program Price .................................................................................$3,000

Sylvan Prometric or Vue A+ Certification Fee - Sylvan prometric or VUE administers the A+ certification exam. Future Technologies Training Center will either pay for your first test up front or reimburse the first passing fee.