Overview
This is a highly practical course of 32 weeks in-centre duration (plus 12 week industry work placement) which focuses on providing participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install, configure, support and troubleshoot computer hardware and operating systems software in both wireless and wired networks.

Content
Course content will follow the syllabus of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) & A+ Core 2 (220-1102) and CompTIA Network Plus N10-009 courses

Certification
The CompTIA A+ certification validates foundational IT skills, covering hardware, software, networking, security, and troubleshooting. It requires passing two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102), which cover topics like mobile devices, networking, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures

The CompTIA Network+ certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot, configure, and manage both wired and wireless networks. It covers a broad range of topics including networking fundamentals, infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting. The latest version of the exam, N10-009, includes multiple-choice and performance-based questions across five domains: Networking Fundamentals, Network Implementations, Network Operations, Network Security, and Network Troubleshooting

Duration
44 weeks – 32 weeks in-centre and a 12 week industry relevant work placement.