Hardware Training

PC Hardware

Day 1 (Configure and apply BIOS settings.)

Day 2 (Differentiate between motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.)

Day 3 (Compare and contrast RAM types and features.)

Day 4 (Install and configure expansion cards.)

Day 5 (Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media.)

Day 6 (Differentiate among various CPU types and features and select the appropriate cooling method.)

Day 7 (Compare and contrast various connection interfaces and explain their purpose.)

Day 8 (Install an appropriate power supply based on a given scenario.)

Day 9 (Evaluate and select appropriate components for a custom configuration, to meet customer specifications or needs.)

Day 10 (Given a scenario, evaluate types and features of display devices.)

Day 11 (Identify connector types and associated cables.)

Day 12 (Install and configure various peripheral devices.)

Networking

Day 13 (Identify types of network cables and connectors.)

Day 14 (Categorize characteristics of connectors and cabling.)

Day 15 (Explain properties and characteristics of TCP/IP.)

Day 16 (Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose.)

Day 17 (Compare and contrast wireless networking standards and encryption types.)

Day 18 (Install, configure, and deploy a SOHO wireless/wired router using appropriate settings.)

Day 19 (Compare and contrast Internet connection types and features.)

Day 20 (Identify various types of networks.)

Day 21 (Compare and contrast network devices, their functions, and features.)

Day 22 (Given a scenario, use appropriate networking tools.)

Laptops

Day 23 (Install and configure laptop hardware and components.)

Day 24 (Compare and contrast the components within the display of a laptop.)

Day 25 (Compare and contrast laptop features.)

Printers

Day 26 (Explain the differences between the various printer types and summarize the associated imaging process.)

Day 27 (Given a scenario, install, and configure printers.)

Day 28 (Given a scenario, perform printer maintenance.)

Operational Procedures

Day 29 (Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures.)

Day 30 (Explain environmental impacts and the purpose of environmental controls.)

Day 31 (Given a scenario, demonstrate proper communication and professionalism.)

Day 32 (Explain the fundamentals of dealing with prohibited content/activity.)

Day 33 (Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.)

Day 34 (Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method.)

Day 35 (Given a scenario, use appropriate command line tools).

Day 36 (Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools.)

Day 37 (Given a scenario, use Control Panel utilities)

Day 38 (Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.)

Day 39 Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.)

Day 40 (Explain the differences among basic OS security settings.)

Day 41 (Explain the basics of client-side virtualization.)

Security

Day 42 (Apply and use common prevention methods.)

Day 43 (Compare and contrast common security threats.)

Day 44 (Implement security best practices to secure a workstation.)

Day 45 (Given a scenario, use the appropriate data destruction/disposal method.)

Day 46 (Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wireless network.)

Day 47 (Given a scenario, secure a SOHO wired network.)

Mobile Devices

Day 48 (Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems.)

Day 49 (Establish basic network connectivity and configure email.)

Day 50 (Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices.)

Day 51 (Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops.)

Day 52 (Execute and configure mobile device synchronization.)

Troubleshooting

Day 53 (Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory.)

Day 54 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools.)

Day 55 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools.)

Day 56 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot common video and display issues.)

Day 57 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot wired and wireless networks with appropriate tools.)

Day 58 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot operating system problems with appropriate tools.)

Day 59 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues with appropriate tools and best practices.)

Day 60 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot, and repair common laptop issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures.)

Day 61 (Given a scenario, troubleshoot printers with appropriate tools.)