ITEC2680 A+ Software Support
This advanced course will provide practical knowledge of the Windows Operating System (OS) configuration, software installation and utility management needed to provide technical support to computer users. Students will acquire many of the software skills necessary for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
ITEC1102 or instructor approval
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Install windows operating system (OS)
Troubleshoot OS errors
Use command-line and software utilities
Manage system performance
Troubleshoot password issues
Configure OS for network connectivity
Perform security and encryption tasks
Perform remote troubleshooting
Simulate call center operations
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details