3credit hour(s)Pre- or corequisite:CIS 1410 Covers common features and functionality of known operating systems, system management, file management, common security threats and vulnerabilities. The basics of computer software technologies are introduced in a lab-oriented environment and will assist in preparation for the CompTIA A+ Software certification.
Note(s):
45 theory hours
15 lab hours
Course taught in a computer lab
This course has an additional course fee that covers the cost of the certification voucher for CompTIA A+ Software exam. This exam is the final for the course, and must be taken at a certified testing center (such as CNM’s Workforce Training Center).
Successful completion of both the CompTIA A+ Hardware and CompTIA A+ Software exams constitute the CompTIA A+ certification. CIS 1410 IT Essentials: Hardware covers the hardware portion of the A+ certification.
Due to the rigor of the exams, students are discouraged from taking two CIS courses with certification exams in the same semester.
