Train Signal Releases CompTIA A+ Training, Complete with Windows 7 OS Content November 16, 2010
New CompTIA A+ Training Goes Beyond Exam Prep, Focusing on Helping Student Build On-The-Job Skills
Schaumburg, IL (PRWEB) November 16, 2010 – Train Signal, the global leader in professional computer training released their long-awaited CompTIA A+ Training for the latest version of the popular entry-level exam. The course is the first on the market to include content on Windows 7 OS which will be added to the current CompTIA A+ exam starting January 2011. “Creating a comprehensive A+ training was our goal,” says Gary Eimerman, Director of Product Development at Train Signal, “we wanted to make sure that those new to the IT field could go through our course and not only have the confidence in achieving the A+ certification but be able to build a solid foundation for a successful IT career.”
Train Signal’s CompTIA A+ training is divided into two separate parts that represent the two required exams; the first part of the training covers CompTIA A+ Essentials exam (220-701) while the second part of the course focuses on the Practical Application exam (220-702) allowing students to prepare for each exam separately if they choose to do so. “This was a deliberate choice on our part and something that we strongly believe will benefit our students,” says Matt Elias, Train Signal’s Product Team Manager.
With a strong emphasis on building on-the-job skills, the A+ training incorporates hands-on video demonstrations of the instructor working with the hardware. “Some things are just easier to show than to try to explain,” says instructor Paul Gadbois, “plus I wanted my students to really experience how PC technicians work, what it’s like to replace laptop parts or build a computer from the ground up.” The videos that include hardware demonstrations show students how to:
- Install various PC components, including RAM, processors, USB ports and heat sinks.
- Troubleshoot and replace faulty PC components such as storage devices, adapter cards, and motherboards.
- Connect power supplies, data cables, and cooling fans.
In addition to hardware demonstrations, Train Signal’s A+ training also contains plenty of software demos on installing, configuring and troubleshooting different Windows operating systems, working with the Windows user interface, boot sequence and much more. It also includes detailed information on networking, security, operational procedures, communication and professionalism, among other exam topics.
Designed for complete beginners, Train Signal’s A+ Training has no prerequisites and doesn’t require any special equipment to complete. The training is exceptionally comprehensive and students are encouraged to follow along with the instructor’s demos and perform the different troubleshooting, installation, configuration and repair tasks to gain hands-on experience that will help them gain employment after completing the training. “Our A+ training goes well beyond the certification exam,” says Matt Elias, Train Signal’s Product Team Manager, “it will help you build the skillset to confidently tackle the role of a PC technician.”
Priced at $297, Train Signal’s CompTIA A+ Training is an affordable choice that has a lot to offer, including additional file formats and instant 24 hour online access to the course for added convenience. Featuring over 38 hours of instructor led training, the course also includes two free full version Transcender practice exams for both of the required A+ exams.
About Train Signal: Founded in 2002, Train Signal provides computer-based "Total Experience" training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exam and succeed in today’s competitive global IT market.
Train Signal offers a wide range of computer training packages covering Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office. In addition to its Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, and SQL Server 2008 courses, Train Signal offers training for over fifty different training courses including: VMware vSphere training, Cisco CCNA training, Windows 7 training, and more.
A privately-held company, Train Signal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about Train Signal, please visit www.trainsignal.com