Level 3 CompTIA A +
This course is fully funded for Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire residents who meet the eligibility criteria.
Greater Manchester 2024/2025 Funding Rules for Applicant Eligibility:
- For learners aged 19+ on or before the 31st August 2024
- Lived in a Greater Manchester postcode region
- Lived in the UK for the last 3 years
- Be either unemployed and employed applicants
- If employed, must earn less than the current ‘low wage threshold’ of £32,200
South Yorkshire 2024/2025 Funding Rules for Applicant Eligibility:
- 24+ on or before the 31st August 2024
- Lived in a South Yorkshire postcode region (Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield or Rotherham)
- Be either unemployed or Employed
- If employed, must earn less than the current ‘low wage threshold’ of £30,476.96
- Must not hold more than one Level 3 or higher qualification
Our courses run all year but the next cohort will begin:
Tuesday 2nd July 2024
Course delivery is online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesdays 10am - 4pm.
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 and 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 and configure laptops and other mobile devices and support applications to ensure connectivity for end users
Virtualisation and Cloud Computing
- Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts and set up client-side virtualization
Operational Procedures
- Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
CompTIA A+ Certification.
Find out more about CompTIA Certifications here.
Access to a computer is required
Access to Microsoft Teams is required
A Microsoft email address is required (hotmail, outlook, live, msn, xbox etc)
Office software is required.
