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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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