Here is the complete lesson series for Professor
Messer's Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course.
These free training course video modules will help you prepare for and
pass the CompTIA A+ (A Plus) Certification Exam. Each of these video
lessons also shows the associated CompTIA A+ exam objective. The total
running time for this free A+ course is 15 hours and 25 minutes.
Introduction: Overview Videos
- Introductory
Module - The Free CompTIA A+ Training Course Overview (22:48)
In this introductory module, you'll learn about Professor Messer, the
format of the training course, and our goal for building a community of
A+ certified professionals. You'll also learn about the history of
CompTIA, the advantages of an A+ certification, the exam categories,
and best practices to use when taking the CompTIA A+ certification exam
at your testing center
- Introduction
to Personal Computers (12:02)
If you've ever wanted to make sense of the jumble of chips,
cables, and
fans inside of a computer, this training module is for you! We'll start
the module with a tour of the outside of the computer, and then we'll
take off the cover and show you exactly what components you can expect
to find on the inside of a computer. We'll finish up the module with a
primer on the operation of computer systems.
Chapter 1: Soft Skills
Four videos - 58 minutes
"Soft skill" requirements are new to the latest CompTIA A+ exam
objectives. These skills may be considered relatively non-technical,
but they comprise a set of capabilities that are important to the
organizations that employ technical professionals.
- The
Troubleshooting Process (14:51)
- Troubleshooting
Process Best Practices (12:34)
- The
Human Component: Communication (10:42)
- The
Human Component: Professionalism (19:25)
Chapter 2: Safety and Tools
Six videos - 1 hour, 23 minutes
One of the most important foundational elements of the CompTIA A+
certification involves the safety of computer professionals and those
around them. In these videos, you'll discover how to protect yourself
when working around today's high-voltage electrical environments and
how the proper tools can be the difference when tackling big problems.
- Preventing
Electrostatic Discharge (13:36)
- The
CompTIA A+ Toolbag (13:56)
- Keeping
Things Clean (12:05)
- Software
Tools (09:30)
- Managing
Safety Hazards (14:24)
- PC
Preventive Maintenance Best Practices (19:11)
Chapter 3: Motherboards
Eight videos - 1 hour, 28 minutes
The motherboard is the heart of any personal computer. Every piece of a
computer touches the motherboard, and the overall performance is
directly related to the technologies embedded in the motherboard. In
these videos you'll learn how a motherboard works, how to instantly
identify the major components of a motherboard, and how to solve
motherboard problems when they occur.
- Motherboard
Overview (15:02)
- Bus
Architectures (7:48)
- Expansion
Slots (13:17)
- Motherboard
I/O Connections (9:47)
- Motherboard
Drive Connections (6:17)
- Motherboard
Form Factors (11:56)
- Installing
Motherboards (12:45)
- Troubleshooting
Motherboards (11:21)
Chapter 4: Processors and CPUs
Five videos - 1 hour, 18 minutes
The CPU is the center of the personal computer universe, and these
videos will help you understand everything you'll need to pass the
CompTIA A+ exams.
- Introduction
to CPUs (13:58)
- CPU
Technologies (23:39)
- CPU
Sockets (7:06)
- A
History of CPUs (19:31)
- Selecting,
Installing, and Troubleshooting CPUs (13:33)
Chapter 5: Memory
Four videos - 1 hour, 8 minutes
Memory technology is a mix of
form factors, speed ratings, and installation challenges. In this
chapter, you'll learn exactly how to identify, upgrade, and
troubleshoot memory in today's modern personal computers.
- An
Overview of Memory (23:43)
- Identifying
Memory Types (16:26)
- Installing
and Upgrading Memory (17:46)
- Troubleshooting
Memory Problems (10:17)
Chapter 6: BIOS and CMOS
Three videos - 44 minutes
What really happens when you start your computer? In this chapter,
we'll show you how the BIOS handles the most basic operations of your
personal computer and how the CMOS stores all of your important
configuration information. We'll also show you how to use VMware Player
or Microsoft Virtual PC to create a test lab on your computer where you
can test your BIOS changes without modifying your PC settings.
- BIOS
and CMOS Overview (12:11)
- CMOS
Settings (13:04)
- Upgrading
and Troubleshooting the BIOS (18:20)
Chapter 7: Personal Computer Storage
Five videos - 1 hour, 21 minutes
Computer storage systems are a
myriad of drive formats, cable connections, and removable drives. As
the capacity of hard drives continues to increase, it becomes even more
important for the CompTIA A+ certified professional to be familiar with
all aspects of personal computer storage.
- Storage
Technology Overview (20:08)
- PATA
Drive Technology(21:58)
- SATA
Drive Technology (11:55)
- SCSI
Drive Technology(13:37)
- Removable
Drive Technology (13:42)
Chapter 8: Personal Computer Power
Two Videos - 36 minutes
Power is an important part of every
computer system in the world, and every CompTIA A+ certified
professional should be able to understand, specify, and troubleshoot
power problems in any environment.
- Computer
Power Overview (17:07)
- Installing
and Troubleshooting Computer Power (19:15)
Chapter 9: Personal Computer Connectors
Three videos - 31 minutes
The personal computer has a large and diverse set of ports, connectors,
and cables. The CompTIA A+ professional needs to recognize the most
common ports and connectors and how to use and support each port.
- Common
Computer Ports (12:30)
- Computer
Cable Types (11:06)
- Connectors
and Adapters (7:56)
Chapter 10: Adapter Cards
Two Videos - 25 minutes
Adapter cards may be hidden inside of
the personal computer, but it's easier than you may think to crack that
case and begin upgrading your system! In these videos, we'll provide
you with an overview of adapter card technology and show you how to
install and troubleshoot a typical adapter card configuration.
- Adapter
Card Overview (9:32)
- Installing
and Troubleshooting Adapter Cards (15:56)
Chapter 11: Cooling Systems
Two Videos - 23 minutes
Proper personal computer cooling is important for maintaining the
long-term availability of your important systems. This chapter provides
a comprehensive overview of PC cooling and shows how you can easily
install and monitor the health of your PC cooling systems.
- Cooling
System Overview (12:59)
- Cooling
Systems Installation and Troubleshooting (10:18)
Chapter 12: Input, Output, and System Resources
Five Videos - 1 Hour, 24 minutes
The most basic operations of our personal computers involve inputting
data, allocating system resources, and outputting the results.
- Input
Devices (12:38)
- Installing,
Configuring, and Upgrading Video (23:28)
- Installing,
Configuring, and Upgrading Audio (21:16)
- Working
with Multimedia Devices (9:49)
- System
Resources: I/O, IRQ, and DMA (16:48)
Chapter 13: Printers and Scanners
Four Videos - 1 hour, 11 minutes
The management of printers and scanners can be a challenging technical
hurdle for even the most seasoned computing professional.
Organizational productivity usually screeches to a grinding halt when
the printer isn’t working! In this series of CompTIA A+ training
videos, we’ll provide you with an introduction to printers and scanner
technologies and take you through the process of selecting, installing,
and supporting a printer and scanner.
- Introduction
to Printers and Scanners (21:19)
- Printing
and Scanning: Components, Consumables, and Interfaces (19:44)
- Selecting
and Installing Printers and Scanners (14:32)
- Optimizing
Printer and Scanner Performance (15:14)
- Troubleshooting
Printers and Scanners (17:31)
- Printer
and Scanner Preventive Maintenance (8:55)
Chapter 14: Laptop and Portable Devices
Four videos - 55 minutes
Personal computers don't just sit on a desk! Laptop and portable
devices make up a majority of the mobile computing devices, and the
CompTIA A+ certification includes these devices as part of the exam
requirements.
- Laptop
and Portable Technologies (17:45)
- Optimizing
and Upgrading Laptop and Portable Devices (11:45)
- Diagnosing
and Troubleshooting Laptops and Portable Devices (15:21)
- Laptops
and Portable Device Preventive Maintenance (10:28)
Chapter 15: Operating Systems
Two videos - 37 minutes
CompTIA A+ Professionals spend a great deal of their time working with
PC operating systems. This chapter provides an overview of Microsoft
Windows and discusses best practices for planning Windows upgrades and
installations.
- Operating
System Overview (21:55)
- Basic
Windows OS Functionality (15:26)
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