Network administration: Service and support (CompTIA A+) and data protection officer

Free of cost

by funding

The course will provide you with the knowledge required to support IT infrastructures, for example to assemble components according to customer requirements. You will also acquire important basic knowledge of current data protection law. You will learn how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace.
  • Certificates: CompTIA A+" certificate
    Certificate "Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1101 and 220-1102
    Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

Network Administration: Service and Support (CompTIA A+)

Mobile devices (approx. 3 days)

Laptop hardware and components

Display components

Accessories and connections

Network connection for mobile devices


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Networks (approx. 3 days)

Connections, protocols and purposes of Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

Common network hardware

Protocols for wireless networks

Services provided by network hosts

Simple wired/wireless networks for small offices (Small Office/Home Office, SOHO)

Network configuration concepts (DNS, DHCP, VLAN, VPN)

Internet connection types and network types

Network tools


Hardware (approx. 4 days)

Basic cable types and connector types

RAM types

Memory devices

Main boards, central processing units (CPUs) and additional cards

Suitable power supply

Multifunction devices/printers

Printer consumables


Virtualization and cloud computing (approx. 2 days)

Cloud computing concepts

Customer-side virtualization


Hardware and network troubleshooting (approx. 4 days)

Best practices for problem solving

Problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power supply

Problems with storage devices and RAID arrays

Video, projector and display issues

Common problems with mobile devices

Printer errors

Problems with wired and wireless networks


Project work/case study, certification preparation and certification exam (approx. 4 days)

CompTIA A+ 220-1101


Operating systems (approx. 4 days)

Basic features of different versions of Microsoft Windows

Suitable Microsoft command line tools

Windows 10 functions and tools

Suitable utilities of the Microsoft Windows 10 Control Panel

Suitable Windows settings

Configure Microsoft Windows network on a client/desktop

Application installation and configuration concepts

Common operating system types: Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS, iPadOS, iOS, Android

Operating system installations and upgrades

Functions and tools of macOS/desktop operating systems

Functions and tools of Linux client/desktop operating systems


Safety (approx. 4 days)

Various security measures

Wireless security protocols and authentication methods

Detecting, removing and preventing malware with suitable tools and methods

Social engineering attacks, threats and vulnerabilities

Basic security settings in the Microsoft Windows operating system

Workstation configuration

Protection of mobile and embedded devices

Data destruction and disposal methods

Security settings for wired and wireless networks in small offices

Browser and relevant security settings


Software troubleshooting (approx. 4 days)

Troubleshooting problems with Microsoft Windows operating systems

Troubleshooting errors and security flaws on a PC

Procedures for removing malware

Problems with mobile device operating systems

Problems with the security of mobile devices

Operating systems


Workflows (approx. 3 days)

Documentation and support system information management

Change management

Backup and restore of a workstation

Security procedures

Environmental impact and local environmental controls

Prohibited content/activities and privacy, licensing and policy concepts

Appropriate communication techniques and professionalism

Scripting basics

Remote access technologies


Project work/case study, certification preparation and certification exam (approx. 5 days)

CompTIA A+ 220-1102

Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification

Data protection in the company - basics (approx. 2 days)

Structure of the European General Data Protection Regulation

The Federal Data Protection Act - subject matter and objectives

GAP analysis between BDSG and GDPR

Areas of application

Definitions of terms


Principles and rights of data subjects (approx. 1 day)

Principles for the processing of personal data

Legitimate interests

Consent

Transparency requirement

Duty to inform

Rights of data subjects

Rectification and erasure

Right to object

Restrictions


Responsible persons and data processors (approx. 2 days)

Privacy by design & default, risk assessments

Order processing

Register of processing activities

Security of processing

Entry, access and access controls

Data protection impact assessment

Data protection officer (appointment, position, tasks, attitude, probationary period)

Other bodies with a data protection function

The role of the works council (co-determination)

Code of conduct, certification, pre-audit, main audit, post-audit


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Transfer of personal data (approx. 2 days)

General principles of natural transfers

Data transfers to third countries

Supervisory authorities

Responsibilities, tasks, powers


Legal remedies, liability and sanctions (approx. 2 days)

Legal remedies

Liability, fines, sanctions

Special processing situations

Final provisions


Federal Data Protection Act (approx. 1 day)

Scope of application, video surveillance of public areas

Exceptions to the rights of data subjects

DPOs of public and non-public bodies

LDAs, fine regulations, sanctions


IT security and data protection (approx. 3 days)

Network components, storage components (RAID)

Basics of access management

IT security basics

IT baseline protection standards

Risk factors

Improvement options


Other areas of responsibility (approx. 3 days)

Basics of social data protection

Basics of employee data protection

Personnel file, data access and information rights

Setting up and operating a data protection management system and SDM

The legal framework of outsourcing from a data protection perspective

Data protection in the area of marketing and advertising measures


TDDDG (approx. 1 day)

Structure and contents of the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "Data Protection Officer with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

You are familiar with the most common hardware and software technologies in companies and have the knowledge required to support complex IT infrastructures. You can assemble components according to customer requirements, install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users, correctly diagnose, solve and document typical hardware and software problems.

You will also be prepared for the tasks of a data protection officer. You will have the necessary knowledge based on the current EU GDPR for legally compliant handling of personal data, knowledge in the area of data protection organization and IT security.

IT beginners who want to acquire good basic knowledge.

With a CompTIA A+ certification, you will obtain a vendor-independent, globally recognized certification that proves your skills as an entry-level IT professional. IT service and support technicians with this knowledge are employed directly by IT service providers as well as in-house by companies in all industries.

Persons with additional qualifications as data protection officers act as a link between management, the works council, supervisory authorities and employees.

After the course, you will be able to demonstrate your new skills with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.