This course is ideal for those preparing for certification exams or starting out in IT. You’ll learn the key hardware and connectivity concepts for laptops, smartphones, and tablets. The course covers installation and configuration of laptop components, advanced features, and display technologies. You’ll also get hands-on experience connecting and setting up various mobile devices, working with mobile networking and wireless technologies, and managing device synchronization. Real-world topics like smartphone-to-car integration and mobile device management (MDM) are included.
A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1
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A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1
This course is part of A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Install, configure, and troubleshoot laptop hardware and components through hands-on practice.
Identify and utilize advanced laptop features, display types, and security measures.
Connect and configure mobile devices using both wired and wireless technologies.
Implement effective mobile device synchronization and management solutions, including MDM.
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This course is part of the A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
This module explores objectives concerning laptops, smartphones, and tablets, with a primary focus on hardware connectivity and synchronization. Although this content makes up a smaller percentage of the Core One domains, it is important for both the exam and real-world scenarios. You will cover topics such as laptop hardware, laptop features, connectivity and configurations, mobile networking and wireless technologies, and mobile device synchronization. Hands-on demonstrations are included to reinforce your understanding.
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