CompTIA A+ Certification & Computer Technology
Learn to Troubleshoot Computers and prepare for the A+ Certification online with this Distance Education Course!
Cleveland Institute of Electronics created
a distance education
course that will train individuals with little or no computer
background about computer technology, computer troubleshooting and prepare them to
pass the CompTIA A+ Certification exam.
Course 2C includes 33 lessons with instructor
support that culminates in an Accredited Diploma from Cleveland
Institute of Electronics.
Complete all 33 lessons you will
be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ Certification test and
do the following:
- Troubleshoot Computers
- Hard Drive Installation and Support
- Networking Fundamentals
- Work with Different Operating Systems
- Work with Printers and Fonts
- Maintain Computers
- Work with Graphics
- Manage Memories
- Disaster Recovery and Virus Control
Start training to become a Computer Support
Specialist, Help Desk Technician or Computer Technician.
Course 2C Syllabus – 33 lessons
for a Diploma:
Section I: Introduction to Computers
- Introduction to Computers
- The Internet and the World Wide Web
- Application Software
- The Components of the System Unit
- Input
- Output
- Storage
- Operating Systems & Utility Programs
Section II: Operating Systems
- Introduction to Operating Systems
- Computer Security Basics
- Desktop Virtualization
- Disk Operating Systems (DOS)
- Windows XP Professional
- Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Under the Windows
- Linux on the Desktop
- Mac OS X on the Desktop
- The Client Side of Networking
Section III: A+ Certification Preparation
- Introducing Hardware
- Introducing Operating Systems
- Working with People in a Technical World
- Form Factors, Power Supplies & Working Inside a PC
- Processors and Chipsets; Motherboards
- Upgrading Memory and Hard Drives
- Supporting I/O Devices & Multimedia Technology
- PC Maintainance and Troubleshooting Strategies
- Installing and Maintaining Windows
- Optimizing Windows
- Fixing Windows Problems
- PCs on a Network
- Security Essentials
- Security Practices
- Supporting Notebooks & Printers
Completion Time Allowed: 8 months
Earn Credit Hours Toward CIE's A.A.S. Computer Degree
Special Offer to New Students - ends May 31st!
Enroll
on-line in Course 2C for only $10 down
& SAVE 35% off standard tuition. Tuition is $927.
Finance your tuition with low monthly payments of only $75!
30 Day / 5 lesson No Risk Trial Period. Money Back Pledge if you're not completely satisfied.
What is A+ Certification?
The CompTIA A+ Certification is one of the most sought after credentials in the Information Technology industry.
A+ Certification signifies that the certified
individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential
for a successful entry-level computer service technician,
as defined by experts from companies across the industry.
A+ Certification is sponsored by the Computing
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and is backed
by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors,
resellers and publications.
Be in Demand for a Great Job!
Get A+ Certified and train to become a Computer
Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician or Computer Technician.
The U.S. Department of Labor projects the
Computer Support
Specialist to be among the FASTEST growing occupations!*
Employment is expected to increase much faster
than the
average for all occupations as organizations continue to
adopt
new technology.
Demand for Computer Support Specialists is
expected to increase because of the rapid pace of improved
technology.
As computers and software become more complex,
support specialists will be needed to provide technical
assistance to customers and other users.
* Occupational Outlook Handbook - U.S.
Department of Labor.
Education Benefits Available for Military Personnel and Veterans
Build on your military training with an Accredited Diploma from CIE!
CIE is approved for the training of veterans and eligible military service personal for educational benefits under the G.I. Bill, the Post 9/11 GI Bill and military tuition assistance under the DANTES program for service members on active duty in the Armed Forces.
Funds are also available for eligible military spouses under the military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative.
Call a CIE Guidance Counselor at (800) 243-6446 or email CIE to see how easy it is to put your Military Education Benefits to work for you today!
Discover the CIE Advantage!
CIE makes it easy to get your computer training started with absolutely
no risk to you while providing you with all the assistance
you’ll need to succeed.
30 day Money Back Pledge!
You can take up to 30 days or 5 lessons (whichever
comes first) to decide if we're the right school for your
career goals. If you decide we're not for you, just let
us know and we'll refund your tuition with no questions
asked. (Supersedes standard cancellation policy.)
Earn a Diploma from CIE
Earn a Diploma from an accredited school
that has been teaching via distance education for over 75
years.
Take Your Exams Online!
The course material is sent to your home and you can take your exams from home on our e-grade web site.
Full Time Instructor Assistance
Contact our instructors anytime you have
a question with your course work. They’ll help guide
you through your studies one-one-one so you never have to study alone
- even if it’s Saturday.
Distance Education
Study at times that are most convenient for
you with our generous time allotment to complete this course (8 months).
Get started today for only $10 down!
Enroll
on-line in Course 2C for only $10
down & SAVE 35% off standard tuition.
Tuition is $927.
Finance your tuition with low monthly payments of only $75!
30 Day / 5 lesson No Risk Trial Period. Money Back Pledge if you're not completely satisfied.
Student Textbook Responsibilities
Students are responsible for purchasing a limited number of textbooks for this course that are not included in tuition. Please call a Guidance Counselor at (800) 243-6446 if you have any questions.
Textbook Buyback Program
Some lesson modules in this course include textbooks that would qualify for our Textbook Buyback Program.
CIE’s Textbook Buyback Program enables you to sell your textbooks back to CIE for tuition credit once you are finished with your learning module. They must be in a like-new appearance with no marks, tears or folds.
You are under no obligation to use this service but if you don’t want to keep your textbooks for reference we’ll be happy to buy them back and give you tuition credit. You can start this program at any time during your course.
CIE has a Bookstore too!
CIE Bookstore carries a variety of self-paced PC Diagnostic and Repair courses too. PC Repair DVD Course
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