A Quick Glance

CompTIA A+ is an entry-level certification which provides fundamental understanding of core IT technologies and support skills. Designed for those new to IT, CompTIA A+ is a prerequisite for many support and administration jobs, and because it's vendor-neutral, it can be used anywhere, in any industry.

Our CompTIA A+ course consists of 5 days of rigorous preparation for the CompTIA A+ exam, providing a full understanding of today's technologies and how to use them. This includes PC components, networking devices and operating systems such as Windows.

 

Who should take this course

  • Service Desk Analyst
  • Data Support Technician
  • Help Desk Tech
  • Desktop Support Administrator
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • End User Computing Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Help Desk Technician
  • Associate Network Engineer
  • System Support Specialist
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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites, but basic knowledge of IT and networking is recommended.

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What Will You Learn

CompTIA A+ covers the following technologies:

  • Hardware
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Mobile Devices
  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing
  • Operational Procedures
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What's included

  Course Overview

CompTIA A+ certification requires the passing of two exams: 220-1001 and 220-1002. 

220-1001 covers mobile devices, networks, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. 220-1002 covers operating systems, security, software troubleshooting and operating procedures.

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  Course Content

  • Module 1: PC Components
  • Module 2: Portable Computers
  • Module 3: Operating Systems
  • Module 4: PC Support
  • Module 5: Printers and Scanners
  • Module 6: Networking
  • Module 7: PC Support Industry
  • Module 8: Configuring and Troubleshooting the OS
  • Module 9: Network Support
  • Module 10: PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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CompTIA Training

What is CompTIA Certification?

CompTIA is the Computing Technology Industry Association. Created in 1982, among other duties it issues professional IT certifications for those who pass exams. CompTIA’s certifications are issued in over 120 countries and it has provided certifications to 2.2 million people.

 

Steps for achieving CompTIA certification with us:

  • The first step is to enrol onto one of our CompTIA certification courses. These are:
    • CompTIA A+ - Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of IT hardware, technologies and operating systems
    • CompTIA Security+ - Specialise in network security and learn the core skills required to solve problems and maintain cybersecurity
    • CompTIA Network+ - Learn how to configure, manage and administrate networks
  • Choose from online, classroom or virtual training.
  • Once you’ve finished your course and are ready, use the provided exam voucher to book your exam.

 

Advantages of CompTIA certification

  • Industry-recognised and respected
  • Aligned to specific IT career paths and employer expectations
  • Provides core skills which can be used with any technology, hardware or software
  • Join a community of IT professionals with exclusive access to materials and advice to help you in your career

 



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About Wrexham

Wrexham                                   

Wrexham is the largest town located in the north of Wales and also an educational, commercial, administrative, commercial and retail centre. Wrexham is located between lower Dee valley alongside England border and Weish Mountains. Historically it is the part of Denbighshire, the town became part of Clwyd in 1974, and since 1996 it has been the centre of Wrexham County Borough. According to 2011 census, Wrexham had a population of 61,603 which made it a fourth largest urban area in Wales.

History

Council purchased Parciau in the year 1907, and it later turned into a Public Park. In 1910 first cinema in Wrexham was opened. The population of Wrexham continued to grow drastically. In 1901 population was 14,966 and by 1931 it reached 18,567. The population of Wrexham crossed 40,000 for the first time in the year 1981. First-time electricity was generated in the year 1900 in Wrexham. In 1907 electric trams replaced horse-drawn trams and in 1927 they were replaced by buses.

In 1913-1917 Garden Village was built in Wrexham. In the 1920s and 1930s Wrexham council started working for slum clearance. At that time new council house estate has been constructed at Action Park. Other council estates were built at Maes Y Dre and Spring Lodge in 1930s. In 1965 boundaries of Wrexham was extended. In the 1930s at Queens Park, council estate was built. Another was established at Bryn Offa. Action Park estate was extended in the 1960s.

In 1911 Gresford Collery was opened. An explosion and fire accident at Gresford Collery in 1934 killed 261 miners, and three rescuers also died. In late 20th century, traditional industries declined in Wrexham. Coal mining almost ended. Gresford Collary closed in 1973. In 1986 Bersham Collery was closed. New industries came into existence in Wrexham including Pharmaceuticals, engineering, chemicals, electronics and food processing. During Second World War, a big ordnance factory was built at Wrexham, and it was converted into industrial estate after 1945. In 1983 Bersham Heritage Centre was opened. In 1985 Maelor Hospital was opened. The swimming pool was constructed in 1970. In 1998 it was refurbished and renamed as Waterworld Leisure Complex. In 1999 two new shopping centres were opened in Wrexham named Henblas Square and Island Green. First Wrexham Science Festival was held in 1998. In the 21st century, Wrexham is still a developing city. In 2002 Border Retail Park was opened. In 2008 Meadow Shopping Centre was opened. Now Wrexham has a population of 43000.

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