CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ certified professional qualifications are the industry standard for learners commencing an IT career or those keen to climb the ranks. This entry level course is designed to facilitate those from a non-IT background to learn the fundamental IT operations and be able to technically support the IT needs of their organisation.


Academic Year: 2022/23

Course Code: 10115

Campus: Bangor, Lisburn

Study Type: Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Type Campus Start
Part-Time Bangor
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30
Part-Time Lisburn
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30

Course Overview

CompTIA A+ certified professional qualifications are the industry standard for learners commencing an IT career or those keen to climb the ranks. This entry level course is designed to facilitate those from a non-IT background to learn the fundamental IT operations and be able to technically support the IT needs of their organisation. CompTIA A+ training covers the following topics:

  • PC hardware and peripherals
  • Mobile device hardware
  • Configure and troubleshoot operating systems and software
  • Networking
  • Troubleshooting hardware and network issues
  • Virtualization and cloud computing
  • Security
  • Operational procedures

Ideal If:

CompTIA A+ certified professional qualifications are the industry standard for learners commencing an IT career or those keen to climb the ranks.

You'll Learn:

CompTIA A+ training covers the following topics:

  • PC hardware and peripherals
  • Mobile device hardware
  • Configure and troubleshoot operating systems and software
  • Networking
  • Troubleshooting hardware and network issues
  • Virtualization and cloud computing
  • Security
  • Operational procedures

You'll Love:

The mix of theory and by practical hands on learning led by expertly trained staff.

You'll Progress:

There are a wide range of computing and IT programmes available within the school. All courses are subject to set entry requirements.

You'll Need:

There are no prerequisite qualifications required for this course, however you should have good computer skills.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and mature students with basic computer skills.  

Additional costs: course textbook and optional exams.

Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

While we endeavour to run all our courses on the advertised day, SERC reserves the right to change the day of week on which the course runs.

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Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Type Campus Start
Part-Time Bangor
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30
Part-Time Lisburn
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30

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Further Education

If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.

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Available Sessions

The following sessions are available to apply for:

Course Type Title Campus Start Spaces Fee
PT
FE
CompTIA A+
Y10115BE1A
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Bangor
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30

10

£320.00

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FE
CompTIA A+
Y10115LE1A
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Lisburn
12/09/2022
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:00-21:30

9

£320.00

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