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College: Dorset College  
Description: Dorset College - Providing Training Courses for 30 Years

The decision that you take to pursue a qualification and enhance your professional career opportunities will influence your future. Therefore the importance of making the right personal choice must be an informed one. Our website will provide you with information on our portfolio of courses accredited by international bodies and providing rewarding career paths.

Founded in 1983, Dorset College is committed to developing high quality courses to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse student base and demanding workplace. Situated close to the city centre, the college has grown into a vibrant centre for learning, which caters for the needs of School Leavers, Graduates, International Students and Mature Adults.
Contact: Head Office / Reception
Address: 66 Dorset Street Lower 8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1, Dublin 1, Ireland  
Tel: +353 (01) 8309677
Fax: +353 (01) 8828934
Website:
Email: info@dorset-college.ie

CompTIA A+ Course


The CompTIA A+®  Certified course has been designed to prepare students for a challenging career in the computer industry and with excellent opportunities for progression.   Students of the CompTIA A+ course will gain the knowledge to install, configure and optimise personal computer hardware and operating systems, providing the necessary skills to take the CompTIA A+ Essentials and Practical Application Exams.  This will confirm their ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

How will the Student benefit from a CompTIA A+ Qualification

  • CompTIA A+ Certification is the starting point for a career in IT.
  • CompTIA A+ offers excellent progression routes taking IT certifications from basic skills to advanced technical specialties to land those dream jobs.
  • Provides proof of your professional achievement, providing you with a solid credential leading to better job opportunities and a well defined career path.
  • Provides you with the skills and knowledge to grow in your job and assume greater responsibilities
  • Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. In today’s competitive job market, you need every advantage you can get.
  • CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have excellent customer service and communication skills to work with clients. 
  • Once you’ve mastered the CompTIA A+, you may choose to specialise in a specific area such as networking, security, software technology, or hardware support.

Pre-requisites

The entry requirements for the CompTIA A+ course is: ECDL or equivalent and/or relevant work experience. Computer users who wish to pursue a career in the computer industry.  All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Course Aim

The Aim of the CompTIA A+ course is to: demonstrate the essentials basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.

Principal Areas of Study

CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-701
CompTIA A+ Essentials validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. 

CompTIA A+ Practical Application 220-702
The CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam 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. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-702 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination.

The following subject areas are covered in the CompTIA A+ certification

  • Hardware
  • Troubleshooting, Repair and Maintenance
  • Operating Systems and Software
     
  • Networking
  • Security
  • Operational Procedure

Assessment

Students take the CompTIA A+ On-Line examinations at our Prometric testing Centre at: 8 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1.

Awards

Candidates must pass both the CompTIA A+ Essentials 220-701 and Practical Application 220-702 exams to achieve CompTIA A+ Certification.

Examination Fees are not included in the course fee and are: €155.00 per exam (2 Exams)

 

 
Address 66 Dorset Street, Dublin 1
Category Computers/ IT
Price 1700.00
Duration 20 weeks
Start/End date from 17/10/2011 to 26/03/2011
Time of day Evening, Part time
Code CO0510
Type Further learning
Career path Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. CompTIA A+ certification is proof of your professional achievement, providing you with a solid credential leading to better job opportunities and a
Contact +353 1 830 9677
Contact email info@dorset-college.ie
Url http://www.dorset-college.ie/Computing/courses/course_details/?rid=3&cid=25


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