Network Administration: Service and Support (CompTIA A+) and Digital Communication 4.0
Free of cost
by funding
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Certificates: CompTIA A+" certificate
Digital Communication 4.0" 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 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
Digital communication 4.0
Customer communication in the digital age
Basics of communication (approx. 1.5 days)
Levels of communication
Communication models
Meaning and special features of communication
Customer experience (CX)
Channels of customer communication
Interactivity and participation
Always On
Data integration
Internationalization
Digital generation
Corporate communication
Digitalization in everyday working life (approx. 1 day)
Society and politics
Industry and trade
New Work
Media management
Digital learning incl. forms of learning
Networked working environments/collaborative work
Media and copyright law
Human-technology interaction
What is "agility"?
Digital technologies (approx. 1 day)
Big Data - The "9V", goals of data collection
Use of big data, best practices
Internet of Things (IoT), networked things
IoE, big data and cloud computing
Connectivity
Artificial intelligence, algorithms
Nanobots - application in practice
Customer centricity - focus on customer benefits
Virtual reality, augmented reality
Bitcoins, blockchain
Digital sales channels (approx. 1 day)
Importance and structure of e-commerce
Processing contracts from online sales
Selecting and using online sales channels
Co-designing the range of goods or services and managing them online
Data protection within digital communication (approx. 1 day)
Differences between data protection and data security
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Dealing with personal data
Technical and organizational measures (TOMs)
Encryption of data
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
E-mails in the digital age (approx. 2 days)
Selection of media for written customer contact based on customer needs
Business letters and e-mails
The customer-oriented e-mail
Formulations
Choosing the right font style
Quick blocks
Spam filter
Video conferencing (approx. 2 days)
What is digital rhetoric?
Preparation for online meetings
Methods and tools for successful
online meetings
The key to success for your online meetings
Procedures and pitfalls in online calls
Technical framework conditions
Video conferencing software providers
Behavior in telephone and video conferences (approx. 1.5 days)
Characteristics of communication on the telephone
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
Making customer-oriented telephone calls (approx. 1.5 days)
Structure and organization of a telephone call
Definition and implementation of call objectives
Successful and active call management
Solution-oriented conversation
Saying goodbye at the end of the call
Forwarding a call
Preparation, follow-up and recording of a telephone call
Measures in the event of threats/attacks
Conflict management (approx. 0.5 days)
Causes of a conflict
Conflict models
Obstacles to communication
Stages of conflict management
Roles within conflict management
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 dealing with customers and know the basics of communication in the digital age with traditional and modern means of communication such as email and video conferencing. You will also be able to deal with complaints, process them and thus optimize customer satisfaction. You can 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).