CompTIA A+ (Core) PC Technician

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT. A+ is not just about PC Repairs. A+ candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve a wider variety of issues, ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.

A+ PC Technicians are proven problem solvers. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

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Imagine a career that offers you high earnings, global opportunities, and constant challenges. A career that is in high demand and will never go out of style. A career that can make a difference by protecting people and businesses from cyber threats.

Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director for Southern Africa at Fortinet, believes that young South Africans can benefit from the current cybersecurity skills gap and turn it into a lucrative and satisfying profession.

“Employers around the world are actively seeking cybersecurity professionals with a range of skills,” says Hadjizenonos. A recent (ISC) Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed a cybersecurity skills gap of as many as 3.4 million professionals worldwide, while the 2022 JCSE- IITPSA ICT Skills Survey also highlighted significant skills shortages faced by employers in the information security/cybersecurity field.

Without enough cybersecurity resources to protect them, it’s perhaps no surprise that organizations are getting attacked more often,

costing them millions of dollars. Amid this sharp increase in breaches, a recent 2023 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report showed that most organizations are looking to hire more security staff, but are struggling to fill vacant positions. (Security SA 202

8 Weeks Part Time

Includes a Free Toolkit & All prescribed Learning Materials are loaded onto your Free USB.

  • HARDWARE: Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices, including the broad knowledge about different devices that is now necessary to support the remote workforce
  • OPERATING SYSTEMS: Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. System configuration imaging and troubleshooting for Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android and Linux OS.
  • SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING: Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including common OS, malware and security issues.
  • NETWORKING: Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
  • TROUBLESHOOTING: Troubleshoot real-world device and network issues quickly and efficiently
  • SECURITY: Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
  • MOBILE DEVICES: Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices and support applications to ensure connectivity for end- users
  • VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD COMPUTING: Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts & set up clientside virtualization
  • OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES: Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
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Computer Literacy. 

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