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CompTIA PC & Network Technician
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A Successful Career in IT Is Waiting for You
Start your IT career today. Get the skills and training you need to succeed in the competitive world of IT with CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications.
Become a Certified CompTIA IT Support and Networking Professional
Computer technicians play an integral role in day-to-day business operations. Common duties include:
- Setting up system hardware and network operations
- Upgrading systems with new software
- Conducting preventative maintenance and repairs
- Instigating security protocols to keep sensitive material protected
When you invest in CompTIA-approved certification, you get:
- Validation of your IT skill set
- Fulfillment of recommended or mandatory prerequisites for working with corporations like HP, Intel and Cisco©, as well as the Apple Consultants Network, U.S. Department of Defense, Homeland Security and more
- An edge over other candidates applying for entry-level positions
- The opportunity for additional compensation
With CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification, you can pursue a variety of entry-level IT positions, including:
- Computer technician
- Technical support specialist
- Network installer
- IT support administrator
- Field service technician
Through Everest, You'll Learn How to:
- Perform installation, maintenance and troubleshooting duties
- Communicate technical issues to coworkers, superiors and clients
- Execute A+ and Network+ level computer and networking functions
With the CompTIA PC and Network Technician Training, You Get:
- The CompTIA PC and Network Technician training course, which features 80 hours of CompTIA-approved coursework designed to build technical competence over a broad array of applications
- Test preparation for the certification examinations
- Assistance from qualified instructors during virtual office hours and access to customer support 24/7
- A CompTIA A+ certificate and a CompTIA Network+ certificate, when you pass the certification examinations.* These certificates validate your CompTIA computer and networking skill set.
As part of the CompTIA training, your exam prep courses will include:
- CompTIA A+ 2009, 220-701 Essentials & 220-702 Practical Application
- CompTIA Network+ 2009 Certification Training Course
Learn more about Everest's other CompTIA online training programs.
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Our Guarantee
Everest is so confident this training course exceeds the exam objectives that if you achieve 90 percent or higher on all your practice tests, and you subsequently take and fail to pass the certification exam within six months of completing the course, we will refund your money in full.
Ready to jumpstart your IT career? Find the Enroll Now box at the top of the page and choose how you want to pay for the CompTIA PC and Network Technician program.
* Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the CompTIA A+ 220-701, 220-702 and Network+ N10-005 certification exams. Exam fees are not included with the course.
COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM
CompTIA A+ 2009
This course prepares you for exam 220-701 Essentials and exam 220-702 Practical Application that are required to attain CompTIA A+ certification.
CompTIA A+ Essentials measures the necessary competencies of an entry-level IT professional. It tests for the fundamentals of computer technology, networking and security, as well as the communication skills and professionalism now required of all entry-level IT professionals. CompTIA A+ Practical Application is an extension of the knowledge and skills identified in CompTIA A+ Essentials, with more of a “hands-on” orientation focused on scenarios in which troubleshooting and tools must be applied to resolve problems.
Topics covered include:
- Hardware, including storage, motherboards, CPU, memory, display devices, laptop components and more
- Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance, including command line functions, maintenance software, system utilities and evaluating and resolving common issues
- Operating system and software, including Windows XP Pro/Vista/7 operating system installation, configuration and backup, and user interfaces
- Networking, including basics of networking fundamentals, SOHO network, network protocols and network security
- Security, including security concepts and technologies, viruses/malware, and understanding Windows Firewall®
- Operational procedure, including customer communication skills and professionalism
CompTIA Network+ 2012
This course prepares you for exam N10-005 that is required to attain CompTIA Network+ certification. CompTIA Network+ certification validates technical competency in networking administration and support, including knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, and network implementation, security and support.
Topics covered include:
- Networking concepts, including OSI vs. TCP models, addressing, ports and protocols, and virtual networks
- Installation and configuration, including switches/routers, wireless standards, and dynamic host configuration protocol
- Media and topologies, including standard media and connectors, WAN/LAN, and network topologies
- Network management, including monitoring, hardware and software tools, and performance optimization
- Network security, including wireless security, network access, threats and mitigation, and physical security
