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Professor Messer's Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course |
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This is the complete index to our entire series of free CompTIA A+ training course videos. All of our CompTIA A+ training videos are completely free; there's nothing to buy. As we complete each video, they're indexed and added to this page. We've also marked each video with the associated CompTIA A+ exam objective.
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61 Videos (and counting!) - Total Running Time: 14 hours, 48 minutes - Over 110,500 views!
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Introduction: Overview Videos
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Introductory Module - The Free CompTIA A+ Training Course Overview (22:48)
In this introductory module, you'll learn about Professor Messer, the format of the training course, and our goal for building a community of A+ certified professionals. You'll also learn about the history of CompTIA, the advantages of an A+ certification, the exam categories, and best practices to use when taking the CompTIA A+ certification exam at your testing center
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Introduction to Personal Computers (12:02)
220-601, Section 1.1
If you've ever wanted to make sense of the jumble of chips, cables, and fans inside of a computer, this training module is for you! We'll start the module with a tour of the outside of the computer, and then we'll take off the cover and show you exactly what components you can expect to find on the inside of a computer. We'll finish up the module with a primer on the operation of computer systems.
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Chapter 1: Soft Skills
Four videos - 58 minutes
"Soft skill" requirements are new to the latest CompTIA A+ exam objectives. These skills may be considered relatively non-technical, but they comprise a set of capabilities that are important to the organizations that employ technical professionals.
Chapter 2: Safety and Tools
Six videos - 1 hour, 23 minutes
One of the most important foundational elements of the CompTIA A+ certification involves the safety of computer professionals and those around them. In these videos, you'll discover how to protect yourself when working around today's high-voltage electrical environments and how the proper tools can be the difference when tackling big problems.
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge (13:36)
220-601, Section 7.2
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The CompTIA A+ Toolbag (13:56)
220-601, Section 1.4 and 220-602, Section 1.2
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Keeping Things Clean (12:05)
220-601, Section 1.4
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Software Tools (09:30)
220-601, Section 3.3
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Managing Safety Hazards (14:24)
220-601, Section 7.1, Section 7.2, and Section 7.3
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PC Preventive Maintenance Best Practices (19:11)
220-601, Section 1.4 and 220-602, Section 1.3
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Chapter 3: Motherboards
Eight videos - 1 hour, 28 minutes
The motherboard is the heart of any personal computer. Every piece of a computer touches the motherboard, and the overall performance is directly related to the technologies embedded in the motherboard. In these videos you'll learn how a motherboard works, how to instantly identify the major components of a motherboard, and how to solve motherboard problems when they occur.
Chapter 4: Processors and CPUs
Five videos - 1 hour, 18 minutes
The CPU is the center of the personal computer universe, and these videos will help you understand everything you'll need to pass the CompTIA A+ exams.
Chapter 5: Memory
Four videos - 1 hour, 8 minutes
Memory technology is a mix of form factors, speed ratings, and installation challenges. In this chapter, you'll learn exactly how to identify, upgrade, and troubleshoot memory in today's modern personal computers.
Chapter 6: BIOS and CMOS
Three videos - 44 minutes
What really happens when you start your computer? In this chapter, we'll show you how the BIOS handles the most basic operations of your personal computer and how the CMOS stores all of your important configuration information. We'll also show you how to use VMware Player or Microsoft Virtual PC to create a test lab on your computer where you can test your BIOS changes without modifying your PC settings.
Chapter 7: Personal Computer Storage
Five videos - 1 hour, 21 minutes
Computer storage systems are a myriad of drive formats, cable connections, and removable drives. As the capacity of hard drives continues to increase, it becomes even more important for the CompTIA A+ certified professional to be familiar with all aspects of personal computer storage.
Chapter 8: Personal Computer Power
Two Videos - 36 minutes
Power is an important part of every computer system in the world, and every CompTIA A+ certified professional should be able to understand, specify, and troubleshoot power problems in any environment.
Chapter 9: Personal Computer Connectors
Three videos - 31 minutes
The personal computer has a large and diverse set of ports, connectors, and cables. The CompTIA A+ professional needs to recognize the most common ports and connectors and how to use and support each port.
Chapter 10: Adapter Cards
Two Videos - 25 minutes
Adapter cards may be hidden inside of the personal computer, but it's easier than you may think to crack that case and begin upgrading your system! In these videos, we'll provide you with an overview of adapter card technology and show you how to install and troubleshoot a typical adapter card configuration.
Chapter 11: Cooling Systems
Two Videos - 23 minutes
Proper personal computer cooling is important for maintaining the long-term availability of your important systems. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of PC cooling and shows how you can easily install and monitor the health of your PC cooling systems.
Chapter 12: Input, Output, and System Resources
Five Videos - 1 Hour, 24 minutes
The most basic operations of our personal computers involve inputting data, allocating system resources, and outputting the results.
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Input Devices (12:38)
220-601 Section 1.1,
220-602 Section 1.1 and 1.2
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Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Video (23:28)
220-601 Section 1.1 and 1.3,
220-602 Section 1.1
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Installing, Configuring, and Upgrading Audio (21:16)
220-601 Section 1.2 and 1.3
200-602 Section 1.1
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Working with Multimedia Devices (9:49)
220-601, Section 1.2
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System Resources: I/O, IRQ, and DMA (16:48)
220-601, Section 1.1 - 220-602, Section 1.2
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Chapter 13: Printers and Scanners
Four Videos - 1 hour, 11 minutes
The management of printers and scanners can be a challenging technical hurdle for even the most seasoned computing professional. Organizational productivity usually screeches to a grinding halt when the printer isn’t working! In this series of CompTIA A+ training videos, we’ll provide you with an introduction to printers and scanner technologies and take you through the process of selecting, installing, and supporting a printer and scanner.
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Introduction to Printers and Scanners (21:19)
220-601, Section 4.1, 220-602, Section 4.1
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Printing and Scanning: Components, Consumables, and Interfaces (19:44)
220-601, Section 4.1
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Selecting and Installing Printers and Scanners (14:32)
220-601 Section 4.2 and 200-602 Section 4.2
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Optimizing Printer and Scanner Performance (15:14)
220-601, Section 4.2 - 220-602, Section 4.2
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Troubleshooting Printers and Scanners (17:31)
220-601, Section 4.3 - 220-602, Section 4.3
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Printer and Scanner Preventive Maintenance (8:55)
220-602, Section 4.4
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Chapter 14: Laptop and Portable Devices
Four videos - 55 minutes
Personal computers don't just sit on a desk! Laptop and portable devices make up a majority of the mobile computing devices, and the CompTIA A+ certification includes these devices as part of the exam requirements.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 09 November 2008 21:58 )
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