CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 2: Software (Self Guided)

Curriculum

1. Understanding Operating Systems
2. Installing Windows
3. Starting Windows and Managing User Accounts
4. Customizing and Configuring Windows
5. Using Windows Utilities
6. Exploring macOS and Linux
7. Working at a Command Prompt
8. Troubleshooting Windows Startup and System Issues
9. Troubleshooting Windows Performance and Application Issues
10. Virtual Machines and Remote Access
11. Printers and Multifunction Devices
12. Installing and Troubleshooting Printers and Multifunction Devices

Course Requirements

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, you need to complete our CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course before beginning CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 2: Software. Upon course completion, you should also prepare to enroll in our final prep course, CompTIA® A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security, to successfully prepare for your A+ certification exam.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Access to a Mac running macOS (in addition to the PC) is recommended.
• You should have access to a hard drive that you can install, format, and partition, and to a couple of Plug and Play devices that you can practice installing. Because of the dangers of electro-static discharge (to the machine), you are not required to tear apart your own primary computer.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.