CompTIA A+/Network+ Training Combo

Want to break into the IT industry faster and for less money? Save big when you enroll in our accelerated and cost-effective A+/Network+ Combo. Our A+/Network+ Combined training package is the ideal entry-level qualification to help you break into IT quickly. Most employers look for both the A+ and Network+ certifications as an essential requirement for IT roles. Having both will make your job search that much easier. You can enroll in each of these courses separately, but if you are looking to get moving and you have the time and focus to succeed, this training course will get you there faster for less. Whether you are looking for a first job out of school or college or looking to switch industries mid-career, A+ and Network+ are the foundational qualifications that will give you what you need to ace that interview or finally change to a more lucrative and rewarding career. You will learn how to perform duties related to Help-Desk and Computer support roles including installing, configuring and managing desktop computers and basic network administration. A+ and Network+ certification satisfies DOD 8570 IAT Level I   Enroll today, by selecting a class' date, to the right   Got Questions? For more information about your specific needs call us at (301) 220 2802 or complete the form below:   // Learn More About CompTIA A+/Network+ Combo   Get your CompTIA A+/Net+ training in our convenient IT training centers in Maryland or Virginia. Why Take A+/Network+ Combo Training?   CompTIA A+ certification is the foundation for your IT career. This course provides the skills and training you need to troubleshoot technology problems across a wide range of networks, operating systems, and device types. With a focus on supporting and troubleshooting PC and mobile operating systems, configuring networks with internet access and client device networking, this is a vendor-neutral certification making your knowledge applicable everywhere. CompTIA Network+ Certification is a baseline standard for assessing an individuals understanding of IT security and network administration. Created and administered by CompTIA this certification is recognized worldwide and is a starting point for anyone looking to build a career in network administration. It is also a stepping stone to other branches of IT including cybersecurity. As a Platinum Partner to CompTIA, TrainACE offers high-quality, instructor-led training for Network+, preparing students to pass the certification. Successful candidates learn the skills and knowledge to take customer requirements and assemble components, install, configure and maintain devices, and software for end users. Our hands-on approach will give you the confidence to handle basic networking and security/forensics. It will also teach you to properly safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues. Key to roles utilizing the A+ certification is the ability to troubleshoot issues, provide appropriate help-desk support, and to comprehend the fundamentals of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment, all of which we teach in-class. In job opportunities that the A+ course prepares you for, it is essential that you have the confidence to handle real-world situations. TrainACE’s uniquely hands-on approach prepares you for those practical, real-world situations, as well as how to pass the certification exams. Enroll Today!   What you need to know before taking CompTIA A+/Network+ Combo training   CompTIA A+ is an entry-level certification which provides a great starting point for a career in IT. There are no prerequisites for taking the CompTIA A+ certification exam. You can take the CompTIA A+ training separate from the Network+ training, if you desire. Folk with some basic computer knowledge and skills will find this course a little easier than those with none. The course is not a walk in the park but with a commitment and determination, you will be successful, even if you are new to the industry. Network+ often goes hand-in-hand with A+ certification when it comes to getting a job in the IT industry. Many organizations see both qualifications as a must have for their entry-level IT positions. But as important as the certification is, being able to put your technical learning into practical use is important. TrainACE Network+ classes have a high percentage of hands-on learning as part of the training experience. The result is that you are prepared to take action in the real world as well as pass the technical exams. Exam and Certification Requirements:   To become A+ Certified, you must pass two exams: 1001 and 1002. TrainACE’s A+ training course will prepare you for both. Current exam number 220-1001 and 220-1002 Maximum of 90 questions per Exam Time Length 90 minutes per Exam Passing Score 1001 675 and 1002 700 Format Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Questions Current exam number N10-007 Maximum of 90 questions Time Length 90 minutes Passing Score 720 Format Multiple Choice, Drag and Drops and Performance-Based Questions   Who needs A+/Network+ Combo Certification?   Job titles that CompTIA A+ will prepare you for: IT Support Specialist Service Desk Technician Help Desk Technician IT Operations Technician Desktop Support Technician PC and Hardware Repair   Skills and Concepts: Module 1 / Peripheral Devices Motherboard Components System Case Types Disassembling a PC Motherboard Layout and Sizes Bus Architecture Motherboard Components Expansion Slots Labs - Identifying PC Components Connection Interfaces I/O Ports and Cables USB Ports Other Port Types Wireless Ports Expansion Cards Input Devices Installing and Configuring Peripherals Display Devices Display Device Types Comparing Display Devices Modern Display Connectors Other Display Connectors Video Cards Touchscreens and Digitizers Troubleshooting Display Problems Audio and Multimedia Devices Audio Devices Imaging Devices Multimedia Devices Labs - Identifying PC Ports, Connecting Peripheral Devices, Upgrading the Graphics Adapter Removable Storage Devices Storage Devices Storage Adapters and Cables Installing Storage Devices Optical Disc Drives Flash Drives Tape Drives Module 2 / System Components Mass Storage Devices Hard Drives Solid State Drives Troubleshooting Hard Drives Installing RAID Arrays Troubleshooting RAID Labs - Adding Storage Devices System Memory Random Access Memory (RAM) Types RAM Configurations Installing and Upgrading Memory Labs - Upgrading Memory Processors Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Architectures Other CPU Features CPU Packaging Cooling Systems Installing and Upgrading CPUs BIOS and UEFI BIOS and UEFI System Firmware Configuring Component Properties Configuring Devices and Boot Properties Diagnostics and Monitoring Configuring BIOS Security Upgrading Firmware Labs - System Setup Power Supplies Electrical Circuits Power Supply Unit (PSU) Connector Types and Voltages Installing a Power Supply Unit Custom Configuration Configuring Computers for Business Configuring Computers for Home Use Module 3 / Troubleshooting and Mobile Devices Troubleshooting System Components Troubleshooting Basic Hardware Problems Troubleshooting Power Problems Troubleshooting POST Troubleshooting Motherboard Components Labs - Removing and Installing FRUs, Testing Hardware Components, Diagnosing System Errors Laptops Laptop Types Laptop Features Laptop Expansion Options Laptop Power Supplies Mobile Devices Mobile Device Types Mobile Accessories and Ports Troubleshooting Mobile Devices Laptop and Mobile Disassembly Upgrading Laptop FRUs Upgrading Laptop System Components Troubleshooting Mobile Displays Troubleshooting Mobile Connectivity Issues Troubleshooting Laptop Power Troubleshooting Other Mobile Issues Labs - Removing and Installing Laptop FRUs Module 4 / Printer and Network Hardware Printers Printer Types Laser Printers Inkjet Printers Impact Printers Thermal Transfer Printers Configuring Printers Installing Printers Configuring Printers Sharing and Networking Printers Labs - Installing a Printer Troubleshooting Printers Routine Printer Maintenance Maintaining Laser Printers Maintaining Other Printer Types Troubleshooting Print Errors Troubleshooting Print Defects Labs - Printer Maintenance Network Architectures Basic Network Concepts Network Topologies The OSI Model Types of Network Ethernet Networks OSI Model Physical Layer Twisted Pair Cabling and Connectors Installing and Testing Network Cables Fiber Optic Cabling and Connectors Coaxial Cabling and Connectors OSI Model Data Link Layer Network Cards Hubs, Bridges, and Switches Troubleshooting Wired Links Ethernet over Power Labs - Connecting to a Switch Module 5 / Networks Wireless Networks Wireless Network Devices Wi-Fi Standards Wireless Network Security Configuring a SOHO Access Point Troubleshooting Wireless Links Internet Connections Internet Connection Types Legacy Internet Access Methods Broadband Internet Access Methods Wireless Internet Access Methods Labs - Connecting to an Access Point Internet Protocol OSI Model Network Layer The TCP/IP Suite Internet Protocol and IP Addressing Subnet Masks Configuring IP Classless Addressing Troubleshooting IP IP Version 6 Routers and Firewalls IP Routing Basics TCP and UDP Ports Configuring a SOHO Router Firewall Troubleshooting Networks Domain Name System (DNS) Internet Application Services File and Printer Sharing Services Remote Terminals and Network Management Labs - Troubleshooting a Network   Module 1 / Supporting Windows (1) Windows Operating System What is an Operating System? Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Vista Windows System Requirements Windows Upgrade Paths Labs - The Windows Desktop (Windows 8.1 / Windows 10), Hyper-V, Virtual Machines, and Windows 7 Administration Tools Control Panel and System Properties User Account Control Administrative Tools Command Prompt and Text Editors File Explorer Shut Down Windows Registry Labs - System Administration Tools Managing Storage Disk Partitions File Systems Disk Management Tool Adding Arrays (Dynamic Storage) Drive Status Command Line Disk Management Mount Points and Disk Images Labs - Disk Management Managing Files File Explorer OneDrive Navigating Directories using a Command Prompt File Management using a Command Prompt Labs - File Management Managing Applications Managing Software Managing Services Msconfig Task Manager Windows 8 Task Manager Labs - Application Management   Module 2 / Supporting Windows (2) Managing Devices Configuring Hardware Device Manager Display and Sound Settings Power Options Labs - Device Management Managing Performance Viewing System Information Performance Monitor Advanced System Properties Labs - System Management and Performance Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Models Troubleshooting Procedures Event Viewer Windows Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Windows Errors Troubleshooting Application Errors Labs - Event Viewer Managing Users User and Group Accounts Managing User Accounts Installing Windows Windows Installation Overview Installation Boot Methods Preparing the Hard Disk Completing an Attended Installation Options for Deploying Windows Labs - Installing Windows 8, Installing Windows Vista   Module 3 / Supporting Windows (3) Troubleshooting Boot Problems BIOS and UEFI Troubleshooting Boot Problems System Restore Advanced Boot Options Menu System Repair and Reinstallation Labs - Boot Troubleshooting, Advanced Recovery Options Maintenance and Backup Disk Maintenance Utilities Task Scheduler Patch Management Data Backup Restoring User Profiles Labs - Windows Maintenance Tasks Threats and Vulnerabilities Security Fundamentals Security Policies Social Engineering Network Footprinting and Fingerprinting Network Attack Strategies Vulnerabilities and Zero-day Attacks Password Attacks Viruses and Malware Types of Malware Anti-Virus Software Malware Symptoms Researching Malware Quarantine and Remediation Preventing Malware Infections Security Center and Windows Defender Labs - Anti-Virus Software Securing Workstations Digital Security Authentication Password and Account Policies Workstation Security Physical Security Labs - Account and Password Policies Securing Data Data Policies Corporate Security Policy Incident Response Policies Data Encryption Data Disposal Methods   Module 4 / Supporting Windows Networks Configuring Network Connections Network Card Properties Establishing Networking Connections Configuring Internet Protocol (IP) Establishing Internet Connections Remote Access Utilities Securing Network Connections Configuring the Browser Network and Host Firewalls Windows Firewall Securing SOHO Networks Labs - Network Connections and Windows Firewall Configuring Shared Resources Domains Workgroups and Homegroups Configuring File and Folder Sharing NTFS File and Folder Permissions Labs - Windows Homegroup Networking Virtualization and Services Virtualization Basics Purposes of Virtual Machines Security Requirements Cloud Concepts Networked Host Services Labs - Windows Domain Networking   Module 5 / Linux, OS X, and Mobile OS Linux Operating System Linux Distros and Shells Linux Disk and File Management Securing a Linux File System Managing Linux User Accounts Linux Software and Patch Management Troubleshooting Linux OS Labs - Installing and Configuring Linux OS X Apple Macs and OS X OS X File Management OS X Users and Passwords OS X Software Management OS X Networking OS X Diagnostic Utilities OS X Troubleshooting Mobile Operating Systems Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile Features of Mobile Operating Systems Cellular Data Networks Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Networks Mobile Device Synchronization Mobile OS Security and Troubleshooting Mobile OS Security Mobile OS Access Control Mobile OS Policies Mobile OS Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Mobile OS Issues Troubleshooting Mobile Wireless Issues Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues Safety and Environmental Procedures Local Government Regulations Electrical Safety Cable Management and Lifting Techniques Component Handling Environmental Controls Power Problems Disposal and Recycling Labs - Implementing an Anti-ESD Service Kit, Cleaning and Preventive Maintenance Skills and Concepts for CompTIA Network+: Module 1 / Local Area Networks Topologies and the OSI Model Key Features of Networks Network Topologies The OSI Model Physical Layer Data Link Layer Network Layer Transport Layer Upper Layers OSI Model Summary Labs VM Orientation Ethernet Transmission Media Media Access Control Broadcast Domains Ethernet Frames Ethernet Deployment Standards MAC Addressing Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Packet Sniffers Labs Configuring Ethernet Networking Hubs, Bridges, and Switches Hubs and Bridges Switches Switch Interface Configuration Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Infrastructure and Design Network Infrastructure Implementations Planning an Enterprise Campus Network Network Hierarchy and Distributed Switching Software Defined Networking Planning a SOHO Network TCP/IP Protocol Suite Policies and Best Practices Procedures and Standards Safety Procedures Incident Response Policies Security and Data Policies Password Policy Employee Policies   Module 2 / IP Addressing Internet Protocol IPv4 IPv4 Address Structure Subnet Masks IP Routing Basics ipconfig / ifconfig ICMP and ping Labs Configuring IPv4 Networking IPv4 Addressing IPv4 Addressing Schemes Classful Addressing Public versus Private Addressing Subnetting and Classless Addressing Planning an IPv4 Addressing Scheme Public Internet Addressing VLSM Multicast and IGMP Labs Configuring IPv4 Subnets IPv6 Addressing IPv6 Address Format IPv6 Addressing Schemes IPv6 Address Autoconfiguration Migrating to IPv6 Labs Configuring IPv6 Networking DHCP and APIPA IPv4 Address Autoconfiguration Configuring DHCP DHCPv6 Labs Configuring Address Autoconfiguration Module 3 / Internetworking Routing Routing Basics Routing Algorithms and Metrics Dynamic Routing Protocols Administrative Distance and Route Redistribution IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Routing High Availability Routing Installing and Configuring Routers Routing Troubleshooting Tools Labs Configuring Routing TCP and UDP Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) User Datagram Protocol (UDP) TCP and UDP Ports Port Scanners Protocol Analyzers Labs TCP and Port Scanning Name Resolution and IPAM Host Names and FQDNs Domain Name System Configuring DNS Servers Resource Records Name Resolution Tools IP Address Management (IPAM) Labs Configuring Name Resolution and IPAM Monitoring and Scanning Performance Monitoring Network Monitoring Utilities Logs and Event Management Simple Network Management Protocol Analyzing Performance Metrics Patch Management Vulnerability Scanning Labs Performance Testing and Monitoring Network Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Identifying the Problem Establishing a Probable Cause Establishing a Plan of Action Troubleshooting Hardware Failure Issues Troubleshooting Addressing Issues Troubleshooting DHCP Issues Troubleshooting Name Resolution Troubleshooting Services Module 4 / Applications and Security Applications and Services TCP/IP Services HTTP and Web Servers SSL / TLS and HTTPS Email (SMTP / POP / IMAP) Voice Services (VoIP and VTC) Real-time Services Protocols Quality of Service Traffic Shaping Bottlenecks and Load Balancing Multilayer Switches Labs Configuring Application Protocols Virtualization, SAN, and Cloud Services Virtualization Technologies Storage Area Networks (SAN) Fibre Channel and Infiniband iSCSI Cloud Computing Configuring Cloud Connectivity Network Security Design Security Basics Common Networking Attacks Network Segmentation and DMZ Virtual LANs (VLAN) VLAN Trunks Network Address Translation (NAT) Device and Service Hardening Honeypots and Penetration Tests Network Security Appliances Basic Firewalls Stateful Firewalls Deploying a Firewall Configuring a Firewall Deploying a Proxy Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Denial of Service Labs Configuring a NAT Firewall Authentication and Endpoint Security Authentication and Access Controls Social Engineering Authentication Technologies PKI and Digital Certificates Local Authentication RADIUS and TACACS+ Directory Services Endpoint Security Network Access Control Labs Secure Appliance Administration Module 5 / Operations and Infrastructure Network Site Management Network Cabling Solutions Distribution Frames Change and Configuration Management Network Documentation and Diagrams Labeling Physical Security Devices Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Network Link Management Power Management Backup Management Labs Network Inventory Management Installing Cabled Networks Twisted Pair Cable (UTP / STP / ScTP) Twisted Pair Connectors Wiring Tools and Techniques Cable Testing Tools Troubleshooting Wired Connectivity Other Copper Cable Types Fiber Optic Cable and Connectors Transceivers and Media Converters Installing Wireless Networks Wireless Standards (IEEE 802.11) Wireless Network Topologies Wireless Site Design Troubleshooting Wireless Connectivity Wireless Security Wi-Fi Authentication Extensible Authentication Protocol Troubleshooting Wireless Security Wireless Controllers Installing WAN Links Wide Area Networks (WAN) Telecommunications Networks Modern Telecommunications Networks Local Loop Services Installing WAN Links Wireless WAN Services Internet of Things Configuring Remote Access Remote Access Services (RAS) MPLS and PPP SIP Trunks Virtual Private Networks (VPN) SSL / TLS / DTLS VPNs IPsec Internet Key Exchange / ISAKMP Remote Access Servers Remote Administration Tools Managing Network Appliances Remote File Access Labs Configuring Secure Access Channels • Configuring a Virtual Private Network   Enroll Today!