IT Essentials CISCO Level 2 (CompTIA A+ exam optional) Intensive

Why study this course?

Our industry experienced teaching staff will provide you with a comprehensive instructor led, classroom-based delivery. Each session will comprise of theory and practical-based delivery and activities.

Join us in class for:

Practical Experience: Our dedicated computing classrooms are equipped with a range of IT technologies to give you real-world experience in a controlled and supported environment.

Structured Learning: Our classroom environments provide a structured learning approach, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the material. Each of the 14 topics comprise of classroom delivery, practical activities and a multiple choice exam to monitor and support your learning ahead of the final Cisco IT Essentials exam.

Expert Guidance: Our award-winning teaching staff are experienced instructors who will clarify complex concepts and provide personalised feedback.

Immediate Support: On-the-spot assistance with questions and technical issues, will help enhance the overall learning experience and memory retention.

Peer Interaction: Collaborating with other learners and peers will enhance understanding through discussion and group activities.

Focused Environment: A dedicated computer lab space for learning minimises distractions and improves concentration. The technology in the classroom is for students to get hands on with, experiment and learn from.

Our Cisco IT Essentials course is aligned with the latest CompTIA A+ exam suite.

Course content

You will study:

PC, Laptop and Mobile Hardware:

• Select and install the appropriate computer components to build, repair, and upgrade personal computers.

Safe Working Practices:

• Explain and carry out how to correctly use tools and safely work in a digital and computing environment.

Networking:

• Configure computers and devices to communicate on a network, to the Internet and Cloud services.

Security:

• Implement host, data, and network security measures.
  Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections

Windows Operating System Installation:

• Install Windows operation systems locally, remotely and virtually using a range of tools and practices.

Windows Operating System Configuration:

• Perform management and maintenance of Windows operating systems. Utilisation of the command line interface to perform administrative activities.

Linux, Mac and Other Operating Systems:

• Create, manage and configure a range of other operating systems using virtualised environments.
• Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO

Virtualisation and Cloud:

• Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts and set up client-side virtualisation

Mobile Devices:

• Explain how to configure, secure, and troubleshoot mobile, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Explain and perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on personal computers.

Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and device issues including common OS, malware and security issues

Printers:

• Install and share a printer to meet requirements

The IT Professional:

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the IT professional.
• Troubleshoot a range of hardware, software, networking and security issues within the controlled environment.
• Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism.

Next steps

Course progressions:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• Extreme Academy

Career progressions:

• Help Desk Technician
• IT Support Specialist
• Desktop Support Technician
• Field Service Technician
• Technical Support Specialist
• IT Technician
• Systems Support Specialist
• Network Support Technician
• Data Support Technician
• Service Desk Analyst

Any questions?

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