What's In It For Me
- Validate your knowledge of basic concepts and core principles of computer service skills and knowledge
- Learn from the best practice framework that has been drawn from both the public and private sectors internationally.
- Demonstrate proof of professional achievement
Course Overview
NTUC LearningHub Course Code: NICF043
SSG Skillsconnect Code: CRS-Q-0037554-ICT
This course is aimed at people considering a career change to IT. If you are new to IT this course will help you achieve the necessary pre-requisites to attend courses such as MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, MTA: Database Fundamentals, etc.
This course (IT Fundamentals Part 1) and IT Fundamentals Part 2 will help participants to prepare for CompTIA A+ certification. The CompTIA A+ certification program is the most widely accepted approach to provide an industry-wide means of certifying the competency of computer service technicians. The purpose of the CompTIA A+ certificate is to certify that the candidate has gained knowledge of the various operating systems, Security and basic troubleshooting concepts and best practices in infrastructure administration and support environment.
Who Should Attend
- Individuals who require a basic understanding of the computing fundamentals on how it may be used to enhance the quality of IT operational administration and support within an organization.
- Anyone seeking CompTIA A+ certification
- Anyone considering a career change to IT
- Everyone interested in
- Becoming a computer support technician
- Improving overall computing fundamentals knowledge, administration and troubleshooting skills
Course Duration
3 Days / 24 Hours
- 1 Day / 8 Hours of self-paced e-learning
- 2 Days / 14 Hours of instructor-led classroom training
Course Outline
Motherboards, Processors, and Memory
- Identifying Components of Motherboards
- Identify Purposes and Characteristics of Processors
- Identify Purposes and Characteristics of Memory
- Identify Purposes and Characteristics of Cooling Systems
Storage Devices and Power Supplies
- Identify Purposes and Characteristics of Storage Devices
- Identify Purposes and Characteristics of Power Supplies
Peripherals and Expansion
- Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
- Identifying Characteristics of Connectors and Cables
- Input Devices
- Output Devices
- Input and Output Devices
Display Devices
- Understanding Display Types and Settings
- Understanding Video Standards and Technologies
Custom Configurations
- Standard Thick Clients
- Graphic and CAD/CAM Design Workstations
- Audio / Video Editing Workstations
- Virtualization Workstations
- Gaming PCs
- Home Theater PCs
- Thin Clients
- Home Server PCs
Network Fundamentals
- Understand Networking Principles
- Identifying Common Network Hardware
Introduction to TCP/IP
- Understanding TCP/IP
Installing Wireless and SOHO Networks
- Understanding Wireless Networking
- Installing and Configuring SOHO Network
Understanding Laptops
- Understanding Laptop Architecture
- Dissembling and Reassembling Laptops
Understanding Mobile Devices
- Understanding Mobile Devices
Installing and Configuring Printers
- Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
- Installing and Configuring Printers
- Performing Printer Maintenance
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Core Hardware Issues
- Troubleshooting Mobile Devices, Printers and Networking
Mode of Assessment
Students must complete a paper-based NICF assessment during class.
After completing the course, students can proceed to undertake the CompTIA A+ certification exam.
Certification Obtained and Conferred by
Awarded NICF Statement of Attainments (SOA)
Upon completion of the course and assessment, students will also be awarded with these NICF SOAs by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG):
- ICT-DIT-1008-1.1
- ICT-OUS-2007-1.1
After passing the official certification exams(s), candidates will receive CompTIA A+ Certification awarded by CompTIA.
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More Information
- (Local Institution) NTUC LearningHub
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