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Certificates: CompTIA A+" certificate
Digital Communication" certificate -
Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1101 and 220-1102 -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday 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.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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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 functions and tools
Suitable Microsoft Windows Control Panel utilities
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 device 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
Digital communication
Basics (approx. 2 days)
What is "digital communication"?
Differentiation from analog communication
Mixed forms
Advantages and disadvantages of digital communication (always on, data integration, internationalization, interactivity)
What is digital rhetoric?
Text-based, audio-visual and multimedia communication channels and hybrid forms (e-mail, instant messaging, podcasts, etc.)
Legal basics (approx. 1 day)
Media and copyright law
Data protection (DSGVO) and data security
Encryption of data
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Media competence (approx. 1 day)
keywords
algorithms
Recognizing fake news
Confirmation bias
Prompt engineering
Corporate communication (approx. 2 days)
Networked working environments/collaborative working
New Work
Corporate Communication
New, digital corporate models and tools
Digital change in the corporate culture
Social networks
Social intranet
Video conferencing
Customer communication (approx. 2 days)
Meaning and structure of e-commerce
Customer experience (CX)
Medium selection for written customer contact based on customer needs
Communication requirements at the customer touchpoint
Definition and implementation of conversation goals
Successful and active conversation management
Solution-oriented conversation
Saying goodbye at the end of the conversation
Chatbots
E-mails in the digital age (approx. 1 day)
The customer-oriented e-mail
Formulations
Choosing the right writing style
Quick blocks
Spam filter
Video conferences and telephone calls (approx. 3 days)
Preparation for online meetings
Methods and tools for successful
online meetings
Procedures and pitfalls in online calls
Technical framework conditions
The importance of body language, influence of voice, choice of language, facial expressions and gestures
Perception of breathing, voice pitch, articulation and posture as well as personal perception
Active listening
Radiating confidence and competence
Service-oriented greeting, successful and active conversation skills
Invitation, preparation and follow-up (taking minutes)
Conflict management (approx. 1 day)
Causes of a conflict
Conflict models
Obstacles to communication
Stages of conflict management
Roles within conflict management
Shitstorm
Dealing with trolls
Project work (approx. 2 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Complaints management
Introduction to complaint management (approx. 1 day)
Complaints as opportunities for the company
Causes and types of complaints
Understanding customer behavior
Complaint management systems
Psychology of the complaint (approx. 1 day)
Iceberg theory
Relationship levels
Needs pyramid according to Maslow
Reaction to complaints (approx. 0.5 days)
Interpreting complaints and wishes
Tone and voice pitch
Key factors
Processing of complaints (approx. 1 day)
Basic rules for complaints
Processing written complaints
Procedure of a complaint discussion
De-escalation strategies (approx. 0.5 days)
Project work (approx. 1 day)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
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 gain confidence in communicating with digital communication tools and technologies and, above all, learn how to communicate with customers in a winning and solution-oriented way. Furthermore, you will be able to deal with complaints, process them and thus optimize customer satisfaction. You will be able to design complaint management systems and know that the focus here is on increasing customer orientation.
IT beginners who want to acquire good basic knowledge.
This course is also aimed at anyone whose daily work involves contact with customers or whose area of responsibility involves external communication.
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.
You will also acquire skills in dealing directly with customers.
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).