CompTIA A+ Core 1( 220-1101 )
Learning Plan
GETTING STARTED
WHAT TO DO:
* Complete Induction Module
* Complete Getting Started Questionnaire
* Review Announcement/Discussion
Forums
1 Accessing your Wiley Learning Platform
* Review eTutor Call Back Request
APPROX DURATION: ½ DAY
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters
including chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning
Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
3 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
4 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Hardware
5 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
6 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Networking chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
Domain: Networking
7 APPROX DURATION: 2 WEEKS
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
8 APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Mobile Devices chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
Domain: Mobile Devices
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Virtualization and
CloudComputing and chapter quiz on Wiley
Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
10 Domain: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters
* Review chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning
Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
12
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Review Guide eBook Hardware and Network
Troubleshooting and chapter quiz on Wiley
Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Complete MeasureUp in Practice Mode for
13 Domain: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
TEST PREPARATION
WHAT TO DO:
* Upload MeasureUp Results
* Complete Mock Timed Assessment quiz
* Review Extra Quizzes
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* Review Extra Mock Assessment
* Review Wiley/Sybex Complete
Practice Exams eBook for further exam
revision
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
CompTIA A+ Core 2( 220-1102 )
Learning Plan
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Request MeasureUp registration key
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
17 Practice Mode for Domain: Operating Systems
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
19
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
21 Practice Mode for Domain: Security
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Software
24 Troubleshooting
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
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WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
26
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
27
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Topic Objectives
* Review Recommended eBook chapters and
chapter quizzes on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete Video Tutorials and Course Test
* Complete Practice Labs
* Review Guide eBook Hardware chapter
and chapter quiz on Wiley Learning Platform
* Complete end of Domain Quiz
* Review and Complete MeasureUp Tests in
Practice Mode for Domain: Operational
28 Procedures
TEST PREPARATION
WHAT TO DO:
* Upload MeasureUp Results
* Complete Mock Timed Assessment quiz
* Review Extra Quizzes
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* Review Extra Mock Assessment
* Review Wiley/Sybex Complete
Practice Exams eBook for further exam
revision
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
COURSE RESOURCES
WHAT TO DO:
* Review Exam Objectives
* Review Online eBooks 24/7
* Review Recommended eBooks and
* Review access to Practice Labs in
Additional Learning Resources
APPROX DURATION: 1 DAY
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Differentiate between cable types, usage, and
connectors
* Learn how to work with RAM
* Review storage solutions and devices used in
IT systems
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Understand Motherboard installation, and
supported CPUs and expansion cards
* Investigate appropriate power supply
components
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Consider solutions for deployment and
configuration of multifunction devices/printers
* Review installation, maintenance, and support
of printers and consumables
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Introduction to ports and protocols including
TCP and UDP protocols and their purpose in IT
Systems
* Revision of common devices used in a
Networked environment
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review common network configurations
* Compare network types and Internet
connectivity
* Learn how to install and configure a
wired/wireless SOHO network, its protocols and
services used by hosts, with appropriate tooling
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review hardware requirements and installation
of Laptop devices
* Learn about display components of
Mobile devices
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Consider connectivity of peripherals to ports on
a Mobile device
* Consider connectivity and application support
on a Mobile device
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Summarize cloud-computing concepts
* Learn of Client- Side virtualization
considerations
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Discover troubleshooting methodology and
best practices
* Learn how to approach troubleshooting for
various components and devices found within IT
systems
APPROX DURATION: 2 WEEKS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Troubleshoot and resolve printer issues
APPROX DURATION: 0.5 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Troubleshoot problems with wired and
wireless networks
EXAM BOOKING
15 WHAT TO DO:
BEFORE THE EXAM
* Complete the Course Questionnaire for
CompTIA A + 1100 Series
* Complete the Exam Booking form &
review Exam checklist
AFTER THE EXAM
* Upload the exam result
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Review Microsoft Windows Operating systems
editions including:
* Windows Installation, Settings, and purposes
* Control Panel Utilities
* Command Prompt
* Networking features
APPROX DURATION: 3 WEEKS
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Review the MAC operating system
* Review the Linux operating system
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Explore various security measures and their
purposes
* Review wireless security protocols and
authentication methods
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Discuss best practices dealing with Malware
detection
* Review social-engineering attacks, system
threats and determining vulnerabilities
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Learn how to secure the Windows OS
* Configure OSes for best security posture
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Ensure Mobile device security
* Understand best data destruction and device
disposal methods
* Apply best practice to SOHO network Security
* Review browser security methods
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Troubleshoot common Windows OS problems
* Troubleshoot common PC security issues
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Use best practice procedures in the removal of
malware
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Troubleshoot common application issues with
Mobile devices
* Troubleshoot common application issues with
relation to security on Mobile devices
APPROX DURATION: 1 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Evaluate best practice with documentation
within IT support systems
* Understand the basic Change Management
process
* Understand workstation Back-Up and
recovery methodology
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Be aware of common safety procedures,
environmental impacts and local environmental
controls best practices
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* Become aware of prohibited content, privacy,
licencing and IT systems policies
* Learn the use of correct communication
techniques and professionalism within an IT
environment
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
* An introduction to the basics of scripting
* Discuss various remote access technologies
APPROX DURATION: 1/2 WEEK
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EXAM BOOKING
WHAT TO DO:
BEFORE THE EXAM
* Complete the Course Questionnaire for
CompTIA A + 1100 Series
* Complete the Exam Booking form &
review Exam checklist
AFTER THE EXAM
* Upload the exam result