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PC Software – OLI
PC Software is a study of Windows operating systems, security and mobile devices, and troubleshooting theory and application. Divided into seven (7) units, topics include installation and maintenance of Windows operating systems; implementation of security features on microcomputer systems and mobile devices; installation and configuration of PC operating systems; and configuration and troubleshooting techniques for mobile operating systems Android and Apple iOS. This course provides 26 content modules and simulated exercises aligned with the current version of CompTIA A+ Software Exam 220-902.
Related course: Cyber Pathways Across Maryland (CPAM): PC Software
The CPAM Consortium is a TAACCCT grant-funded project modeled after the NSC Cyber Technology program, created to “close the skills gap and connect more Maryland residents to high-quality employment in the cybersecurity industry.”
CPAM is a collaboration of fourteen Maryland Community Colleges connecting students with employer partners through internships and job placement at the conclusion of the Cyber Security coursework. PC Hardware and PC Software are typically the gateway courses leading to the remainder of Cyber Pathway. These two courses are aligned with CompTIA’s A+ certification exams 220-901 and 220-902. CPAM completers are prepared for entry-level Cyber positions across various technology industries and in government, as well as have an opportunity to sit for nationally recognized certifications from Cisco and CompTIA.
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