Network administration: Service and support (CompTIA A+) and customer service with CRM

Free of cost

by funding

In this course, you will learn the knowledge required to support complex IT infrastructures with CompTIA. You will also learn the strategic and operational use of CRM for competent customer support, retention and acquisition. You will learn how artificial intelligence is used in the workplace.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Customer service with CRM"
    CompTIA A+" certificate
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1101 and 220-1102
  • 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

Customer service with CRM

Basics of Customer Relationship Management (approx. 3 days)

Introduction to Customer Relationship Management

Strategic, analytical, operational CRM

Integrated CRM solutions: ERP system, data warehouse, data mining and OLAP


Data protection basics (approx. 1 day)

Dealing with customer data

Storage and forwarding of customer data

Data protection in the area of marketing/advertising


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Acquiring and retaining customers (approx. 4 days)

Analysis of customer needs

Customer satisfaction management

Customer communication

Customer experience (CX)

Psychology of customer relationships

Development and maintenance of customer databases

360 degree customer view

Holistic case management


Dealing with customer data (approx. 4 days)

Managing appointments, contracts and budgets

Customer administration

Workflows between teams

Cleaning up the database

Analytical CRM (target group analysis, customer value analysis, forecasts)

Real-time dashboards

Overview of key performance indicators

Drill-down analysis

Inline data visualization

Evaluation of sales opportunities


Increasing customer profitability (approx. 3 days)

marketing

Targeted feedback

Segmentation tools

Campaign management

Workflows

Lead-to-cash transparency

Real-time sales forecasting

Pipeline reports


Introduction to CRM software (approx. 2 days)

Overview of the CRM system landscape

Presentation and positioning of various CRM systems

Mapping process flows


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

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



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 also have a holistic understanding of CRM. You are able to analyze and optimize customer relationships.

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.

You will also gain in-depth knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM). After the course, you will be able to take on responsible tasks in customer service.

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).

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.
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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.