Overview

The course curriculum aligns with the latest CompTIA certification standards, including:

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102): These certifications validate core IT competencies across areas such as hardware, mobile devices, networking, virtualization, cloud computing, operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and professional best practices.

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009): This certification demonstrates proficiency in managing and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks. Key topics include networking fundamentals, infrastructure, network operations, security, and performance-based troubleshooting.

A key component of the programme is a 12-week industry-relevant work placement, providing learners with real-world experience and enhancing employability.

For detailed exam objectives and certification requirements, applicants are encouraged to consult the official CompTIA website.

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.