This all-inclusive CompTIA core qualifications package will teach you everything you need to know to become a reliable IT professional, specialising in networking and security technologies and principles to ensure you have a complete understanding of what it takes to build and protect a network and the machines in it.

The CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ courses will help you to build a career as a reputable IT professional. They are vendor-neutral, globally renowned qualifications which means you will have a better chance to build the career you want.

How Will I Learn?

These courses are studied online at a time and place that’s convenient for you. This makes them a viable option for those already working who need a flexible study solution. Live Labs, flash cards, quizzes, lessons, videos, exercise questions and Live Chat Tutor Support will guide you through the courses, and you can choose to take the exams when you’re ready.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

CompTIA A+

• Laptops, desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, e-readers, GPS
• Windows 10, 7, 8, 8.1, Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS X, Chrome OS
• Mobile device network connectivity, application support and device synchronization
• Networking hardware devices (Routers, switches, access points, cloud-based network controller, PoE, etc.)
• Networked hosts, server role, Internet appliances, legacy systems
• PC hardware tools and components, BIOS/UEFI settings, solid state drives (M2, NVME, SATA 2.5), RAID 10, hot swappable storage configurations
• Custom PC configurations including virtualization workstations and NAS devices
• Sharing multifunction devices and printers via OS settings, wired and wireless connections, 3D printing
• Logical security concepts, Active Directory security settings, software tokens, MDM policies, MAC address filtering, certificates, VPN, DLP, email filtering
• Security protocols and encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES), authentication methods (single-factor, multifactor, RADIUS, TACACS), security threat identification and prevention
• Privacy concerns and policies (PII, PCI, GDPR, PHI)

CompTIA Network+

• Introduction
• Introduction to Networks
• The Open Systems Interconnection Specifications
• Networking Topologies, Connectors, and Wiring Standards
• The Current Ethernet Specifications
• Networking Devices
• Introduction to the Internet Protocol
• IP Addressing
• IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
• Introduction to IP Routing
• Routing Protocols
• Switching and Virtual LANs
• Wireless Networking
• Authentication and Access Control
• Network Threats and Mitigation
• Physical Security and Risk
• Wide Area Networks
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Software and Hardware Tools
• Network Troubleshooting
• Management, Monitoring, and Optimization
• Appendix A: Subnetting Class A

CompTIA Security+

• Threats, attacks and vulnerabilities
• Technologies and tools
• Architecture and design
• Identity and access management
• Risk management
• Cryptography and PKI
• How to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity and availability

ADVANTAGES OF THE COURSE

• Official exams are included for all courses
• Live Chat Tutor Support is included for all aspects of this course package, meaning you can benefit from 24/7 expert guidance within minutes
• Live labs included to help you build your practical skills in a real-world environment
• Latest CompTIA A+ syllabus is included, so your knowledge will be up-to-date and relevant
• Customer support is available, Monday to Friday
• 24/7 access to the course content for one year

CompTIA A+ Exams

• 90 questions per exam (there are two)
• Multiple-choice questions, drag and drops and performance-based
• 90 minutes duration per exam
  • 220-1001: 675 marks needed (out of 900) to pass
  • 220-1002: 700 marks needed (out of 900) to pass

CompTIA A+ Exams

• 90 questions
• Multiple choice questions
• 90-minute duration
• 720 pass mark out of 900
• Certifications are valid for three years

CompTIA Security+ Exams

• 90 questions
• A mixture of multiple-choice and performance-based questions
• 90-minute duration
• 750 out of 900 needed to pass