We designed this A+ course with two primary goals: to help your students excel in their future careers and to make it easier for you as an instructor to achieve this goal. Our courses integrate seamlessly with your current Learning Management System and are easily personalized to match your teaching style. We provide quizzes, assessments, and a practice exam that are automatically graded so you can put your primary focus where it should be: on teaching.

Unlike other A+ courses on the market, our course provides your students with hands-on experience that simulates a real work environment. Our advanced labs can be solved in a variety of ways, allowing students to expand their knowledge even further and better prepare them for their 1101 and 1102 exams, as well as the workforce.

Ascend Education’s Computer Hardware & Software Essentials course is expertly designed to prepare students for certification exams, including the CompTIA A+ 1101 and 1102, as well as Ascend’s own Hardware & Software Essentials exam. This course offers a deep dive into foundational IT concepts, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in both their exams and future careers. With course access, students will have comprehensive textbook-quality content, visual aids, and hands-on video demonstrations that bring complex concepts to life.

This detailed approach not only enhances student understanding but also builds confidence in tackling real-world IT challenges. By immersing students in practical applications and thorough exam preparation, the course has contributed to high pass rates on both the A+ and Ascend exams, giving students a competitive edge as they begin their careers in tech.
Price: $2,195.00


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    Our A+ course helps prepare students to take the CompTIA A+ 1101 and 1102 certification exams, and the Ascend Education Computer Hardware & Software Essentials Exam. Through cutting edge instructional design, the Ascend A+ course helps instructors prepare their students for a career in IT. For those pursuing certification, this course will prepare you to pass the A+ exam with a high degree of confidence on the first try. A+ is the entry level IT certification industry-standard, with more than 1 million certification tests administered. One of the fundamental DoD certifications, A+ is taught at thousands of colleges and Universities across the country and throughout the world. Students who want an A+ certification are required to pass two exams: Core 1 (1101) and Core 2 (1102). An A+ certification proves base-line competence as an IT professional. Those with this certification can qualify for several different jobs including, technical support specialist, field service technician, associate network engineer, data support technician, desktop support administrator, and many more.
    What’s covered in the A+ 1101 & 1102 course curriculum:

    Module 1: Hardware
    Module 2: Networking
    Module 3: Virtualization and Mobile Devices
    Module 4: Operating Systems
    Module 5: Security
    Module 6: Operational Procedures
    All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

    Internet Connection
    • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
    Hardware Requirements
    • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
    • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

    Software Requirements
    • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
    • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
    • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
    • Adobe PDF Reader
    This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

    Product Type:
    Course
    Course Type:
    Career Training Program
    Level:
    Beginner
    Language:
    English
    Hours:
    90
    Duration:
    6 months
    Avg Completion:
    3 Months

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        • Customer & Technical Support is available throughout your course experience via Live Chat, Phone, Email, and Text
        • Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8-5pm CT

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        • Scheduling and Time Management assistance tailored just for you
        • Active reminder notifications about important deadlines in your class
        • Join giveaway raffles for achieving course milestones

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        • Take advantage of real-world experience outside of the classroom with an employer-based externship program
        • Work with a career counselor to schedule your certification exam (if applicable)
        • Complete an employer-ready resume with a career coach
        • Participate in live mock interviews and job guidance sessions

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