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Whether you are 2D game developer, indy developer or you want to animate your creatures- this Dynamic 2D Video Game Animation is for you. If you are a hobby game creator or want to create easy games prototypes with animation, this animation course is going to help you a lot. Throughout this course, you'll learn to use Inkspace and DragonBones to design and animate characters for your game.  Inkspace and DragonBones are two free programs helpful for creating smooth and flexible 2D game character animations. Our Dynamic 2D Video Game Animation will have you combine these two incredible programs to develop versatile, ready to use character designs. You'll also learn to animate by importing the character parts & creating the bone system. This course will mostly focus on the DragonBones, so basic Inkspace knowledge will be needed to follow this animation course. What you'll learn You will be able to design, rig and animate your own 2D game character with free programs! You will have a basic character animation knowledge! You will be able to recreate my workflow and design and animate your own characters! You will create simple animations, that are ready to be used with ANY 2D game engine! Requirements Download the two free software we use in the course: Inkscape and Dragonbones The course is mainly about animation, have a very basic Inkscape knowledge to start the course! Optional: Have a character idea ready! You can use my character too, but you will learn more and have more fun designing and animating your very own creation! Who this course is for: This course is made for 2D game developers, indy developers or hobby game creators. This course is for character designers who want to learn to animate their creatures! The course is built for developers who want to create easy game prototypes with animation for free! This course is NOT for you if you are looking for 3D animation! Both programs are great for 2D design and animation but not 3D! This course is about game character animation, NOT about animating a full scene or animated movie! Before we start Introduction FREE 00:01:00 Before you start 00:02:00 Design your character in Inkscape Design the knight character in Inkscape - Part1 00:12:00 Design the knight character in Inkscape - Part 2 00:14:00 Design the knight character in Inkscape - Part 3 00:09:00 Prepare for animation! Exporting the design from Inkscape 00:07:00 Welcome to DragonBones! 00:02:00 Import and assemble your character to DragonBones 00:07:00 Animate your character in DragonBones! Create the bone system of your character 00:11:00 Using live video references 00:03:00 Our very first animation! 00:07:00 Idle animation 00:09:00 Creating a mesh! 00:11:00 Animating more soft parts with mesh editing 00:14:00 Character walk cycle in DragonBones - Part 1 the first steps! 00:19:00 Character walk cycle in DragonBones - Part2 move your arms! 00:12:00 Character walk cycle in DragonBones - Part 3 animating meshes! 00:07:00 Character walk cycle in DragonBones - Part 4 final touches 00:13:00 Creating an attack move - Part 1 00:13:00 Creating an attack move - Part 2 00:07:00 Dying animation sequence 00:15:00 Exporting animation and modular characters Export your animated sprites from DragonBones 00:04:00 Modular characters in DragonBones 00:07:00

If you want to learn vector graphics and want to create unique vector 2D game assets, this Vector Game Art Creation course is for you. This course will make you qualified to create characters, platforms, buttons, and simple animations for mobile games. Inkspace is a free vector graphics program which is helpful in creating all the game art needed to create a 2D mobile game. Throughout this Vector Game Art Creation course, you'll learn how to use this free design tool and create much more than just game art. This course will also give you the chance to use and experiment with 30+ unique elements in games.  Take this game art course today and equip yourself with the essential skills to make tremendous graphics with this free program. What you'll learn create characters, platforms, buttons and simple animations for your mobile game! Create quality game graphics, that can sell on online marketplaces! create 2d game graphics suitable for Yoyo games Game Maker, Gamesalad, unity 2d or any other program! use the free design tool Inkscape and create much more than just game art Requirements You will need Inkscape (download it for free!) Who this course is for: This course is for you, if you want to create your own game and keep a low budget. This course will help you create all 2d game graphics you might need! This course is not about 3d and won't help you develop and build your game. But it will help you make some awesome graphics with a free program! Welcome to Inkscape Introduction FREE 00:02:00 The user interface 00:03:00 Drawing in Inkscape Drawing your first object 00:07:00 Working with multiple objects 00:07:00 Colors in Inkscape 00:06:00 Path operations - creating simple shapes 00:09:00 Gradients and groups 00:11:00 Modify path - the best way refine your objects 00:09:00 Use what you learned draw a bomb in Inkscape 00:09:00 Exporting Export bitmap image 00:07:00 How and why to save to SVG 00:03:00 GUI elements - Creating buttons First step - learn the text tool 00:06:00 Align and distribute 00:05:00 Button states 00:05:00 Buton variations 00:17:00 Creating Platforms Design a basic platform 00:08:00 Tiling platforms 00:09:00 Platform mutations 00:08:00 Design and animate game characters Draw and move a character or a top down shooter 00:09:00 Design a a game hero! 00:11:00 Character poses 00:11:00 Practice animation The blob! 00:14:00 Set up and understand a more complex walk cycle 00:14:00 Finish the walk cycle 00:09:00 Backgrounds for your game Understanding backgrounds 00:05:00 Tiling backgrounds 00:14:00 Add foreground elements 00:20:00 Bacground variations 00:17:00 More tips and tricks Modularity - be more creative and efficient 00:11:00 Bonus lecture 00:01:00 Additional Material Resource Files: Vector Game Art Creation 00:00:00

Want to get skilled in designing appealing user interfaces for any app or site! This 2D Game UI Design course will outline the development of games, including the designing and programming of games. Learn how to develop artwork and audio, and familiarise with current best practices and features applicable to UI design, which can be tested to ensure the delivery of intended playing experience and other technical errors. Project's strategy, scope, information architecture, developing sitemaps and wireframes are some of the key issues which will be covered in this program. The field of user interface design is in high demand, but the skills and expertise you will achieve in this area are applicable to a wide variety of professions, from marketing to web design, to human-computer interaction. What you'll learn Create fresh User Interface for 2D video games with Inkscape Create several types of icons and buttons for your game UI Use Inkscape on a higher level to create what you need for your game (i.e. menu items, buttons, icons) Requirements You need the free software Inkscape Inkscape knowledge is not obligatory, but a very basic knowledge helps! Who this course is for: Developers, who want to design their own games Designers, who want to learn more about Game UI Design This course is NOT for you if you are a seasoned UI designer. This is a beginner course! Start with the basics Welcome to Game UI design with Inkscape! FREE 00:02:00 The 3 Cs of good game UIdesign 00:04:00 What is HUD 00:03:00 Before youdraw SKETCH! 00:02:00 Basic Button Bases 00:18:00 Creating general game icons Aligning buttons 00:04:00 What makes a good icon 00:04:00 Very simple icons 00:06:00 More complex icons and drawing methods 00:09:00 Complex icons for a fantasy game 00:20:00 Creating an icon set for a ninja game 00:19:00 Drawing UI for a Space shooter game with Inkscape! Space shooter UI design - Part #1 00:18:00 Space shooter UI design - Part #2 00:18:00 Drawing a fantasy game UI Fantasy game UI - Part #1 00:20:00 Fantasy game UI - Part #2 00:19:00 Fantasy game UI - Part #3 00:16:00 Fantasy game UI - Part #4 00:12:00 Drawing UI for a cartoon style candy or gem matching game Gemstone game UI - Part #1 00:21:00 Gemstone game UI - Part #2 00:20:00

Whether you're an indie game developer who wants to create your own game assets, or you are just starting out as a designer and want to get your foot in the door in 2D game art design, this Modular Game Art Creation course is going to benefit you. With this course, you will master in modular design and learn how to create 2D game tilesets and game assets effectively.  This Modular Game Art Creation course aims to teach you the techniques of creating fast, cheap and effective modular game assets in Inkspace. In a nutshell, after successful completion of the course, you'll get a better understanding of modular game art design and learn how to create real and effective modular designs for video games. What you'll learn You will be able to create your own 2D game tiles You will understand and able to create real and effective modular design for video games You will work much faster with Inkscape Requirements You will need to have a basic Inkscape knowledge Who this course is for: Indie game developers who want to create their own game assets Beginner designers, who want to get into 2D game art design What is modular design First question: What is REAL modular design? FREE 00:02:00 Is modular design for you? When to use it? FREE 00:03:00 The steps of creating modular design elements for video games 00:03:00 Creating simple spaceships with modular design Planning and designing the spaceship moduls 00:16:00 Create more moduls and guns for the spaceships 00:15:00 Finishing the spaceships and assemble some variations 00:05:00 Design modular character game art in Inkscape Start to create a set of modular cartoon faces! 00:11:00 Create the mouth and eyebrow moduls 00:10:00 Finish the cartoon head game assets by adding some hairstyles 00:18:00 Create a (a modular) army of goblins! Create the blueprint and the first goblin head 00:11:00 Design 2 more goblin heads 00:12:00 Add three bodies to the heads 00:12:00 Creating goblin arms and goblin legs 00:10:00 Create a set of fantasy weapons for our goblin minions! 00:15:00 Design a tileset for a 2D topdown game with Inkscape Creating the blueprints and the first tiles! 00:15:00 Building more grass tiles and understand the design method more! 00:17:00 Draw the final grass tiles and assembling them 00:10:00 Designing the blueprint and first assets for the water tiles 00:10:00 Creating the final water tiles and assembling them 00:14:00 Planning and creating the road tiles 00:16:00 Finalize the road tiles 00:08:00 Creating individual tiles and assemble a game world map from our tile system! 00:12:00

To grab the opportunity to have hands-on experience in designing video games enroll in this best course. Throughout the lessons, you will gain the learning with practical knowledge on current technologies such as; Maya, 3D Animation, Scripting, and Artificial intelligence. By completing the course you will be competing as a game developer or other related jobs. For the expansion of the video games industry, it becomes easier to secure a job in this field. So it is the best time to work in this industry. Search and register for the program now. You will always get access to the updated content of the course. What you'll learn Design your very own video game logos! Use my own and tested 5 steps logo design process and create logos that sell! Create an awesome app icon for your game! Use different styles and create logo design elements matching your game's genre! Create logo designs that help you stand out and make sales in game marketplaces! ie. Steam, Appstore, Google Play etc. Use your own logos and icons to reach out to your target group! Get better at Inkscape, learn the tricks of fast and effective design from a senior designer! Requirements You need to have basic knowledge of Inkscape You will need: a pencil, paper, and a computer with Inkscape installed A tablet or digital drawing board is optional, I myself only use a simple mouse to draw 🙂 Who this course is for: Beginner designers who are interested in logo design and video game design Indie developers who are working on their own game projects and want to create their own awesome logos! Inkscape users, who want to learn real workflow for real projects! Introduction to game logo design The first question to ask FREE 00:02:00 My game logo design process 00:03:00 The importance of sketching 00:03:00 Basic logos Simple racing game logo design 00:12:00 Simple horror game logo design 00:17:00 Simple logo for a puzzle game 00:18:00 Complex logo designs Cute cartoon game logo design - Part 1 00:13:00 Cute cartoon game logo design - Part 2 00:18:00 Design a sci-fi logo using negative space - Part 1 00:08:00 Design a sci-fi logo using negative space - Part 2 00:16:00 Cartoon fantasy RPG game logo design -Part 1 00:15:00 Cartoon fantasy RPG game logo design -Part 2 00:14:00 Grunge zombie shooter game logo design - Part 1 00:11:00 Grunge zombie shooter game logo design - Part 2 00:19:00

2D Game Design Course For Beginners Overview Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this 2d game design for beginners course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident graphic designer/2D game graphics and develop more advanced skills. This comprehensive 2d game design for beginners course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of 2D game graphics. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. Who should take this course? This comprehensive 2d game design for beginners course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of 2D game graphics. Entry Requirement There are no academic entry requirements for this 2d game design for beginners course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol. Method of Assessment On successful completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Career path This 2d game design for beginners course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry. Course Curriculum Welcome to Inkscape Introduction The User Interface Drawing in Inkscape Drawing Your First Object Working With Multiple Objects Colors in Inkscape Path Operations - Creating Simple Shapes Gradients and Groups Modify Path - The Best Way Refine Your Objects Use What You Learned: Draw a Bomb in Inkscape Exporting Export Bitmap Image How and Why to Save to SVG GUI Elements - Creating Buttons First Step - Learn the Text Tool Button States Buton Variations Creating Platforms Design a Basic Platform Tiling Platforms Platform Mutations Design and animate Game character Draw and Move a Character For a Top Down Shooter Design a a Game Hero! Character Poses Practice Animation: The Blob! Set Up and Understand a More Complex Walk Cycle Finish the Walk Cycle Backgrounds for Your Game Understanding Backgrounds Tiling Backgrounds Add Foreground Elements Background Variations More Tips and Tricks and Real Life Case Studies Modularity - be More Creative and Efficient Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.     Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.   FAQs Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Are QLS courses recognised? 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Register on the CompTIA A+ (220-1001) today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get an e-certificate as proof of your course completion. The CompTIA A+ (220-1001) is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! What You Get With The CompTIA A+ (220-1001) Receive a e-certificate upon successful completion of the course Get taught by experienced, professional instructors Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style Get instant feedback on assessments 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Who Is This Course For: The course is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are an aspiring professional. This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a professional qualification to prove your newly-acquired knowledge. Requirements: The online training is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the CompTIA A+ (220-1001), all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16.  Course Content Section 01: All about the CompTIA A+ CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 1 (220-1001) Course Introduction 00:02:00 What is the CompTIA A+? 00:02:00 Why Get A+ Certified? 00:03:00 What is on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) Exam? 00:09:00 How to Pass the A+ Exam 00:04:00 How to Use This Video Course 00:03:00 Section 02: Safety and Professionalism Tools of the Trade 00:06:00 Troubleshooting Theory 00:10:00 Section 03: The Visible Computer Primary PC Connections 00:05:00 External Connections 00:11:00 Inside the PC 00:08:00 What is a Computer? 00:07:00 Section 04: CPUs What is a CPU? 00:15:00 CPU Speeds and Cores 00:12:00 Caching 00:07:00 CPU Sockets 00:12:00 Installing a CPU 00:11:00 Liquid Cooling 00:04:00 Section 05: RAM RAM Technology 00:11:00 RAM Capacity 00:08:00 RAM Features 00:07:00 Installing RAM 00:07:00 Section 06: Firmware What is the BIOS? 00:06:00 POST 00:09:00 System Setup 00:09:00 Troubleshooting Firmware 00:12:00 Section 07: Motherboards Form Factors 00:06:00 Chipsets 00:05:00 Touring the Motherboard 00:14:00 Touring the Case 00:07:00 Installing a Motherboard 00:09:00 Section 08: Power Supplies The Power Supply 00:09:00 Mounting a Power Supply 00:05:00 Choosing a Power Supply 00:08:00 Cooling Your PC 00:11:00 Troubleshooting Power Supplies 00:09:00 Troubleshooting Core Components 00:14:00 Section 09: Mass Storage Technologies Introduction to Mass Storage 00:13:00 Magnetic Disk Drives 00:08:00 Solid State Drives 00:08:00 SCSI 00:03:00 Boot Order 00:07:00 Section 10: Implementing Mass Storage New Installation - First Drive 00:05:00 RAID 00:11:00 Hardware RAID 00:07:00 Mass Storage Troubleshooting 00:08:00 Section 11: Essential Peripherals Optical Media 00:10:00 USB Standards 00:10:00 Understanding USB 00:11:00 Configuring USB 00:07:00 Thunder and Lightning 00:06:00 Keyboards and Mice 00:08:00 Sight and Sound 00:06:00 Readers and Scanners 00:08:00 Using Expansion Cards 00:08:00 Section 12: Building a PC The Right PC for the Job 00:13:00 Section 13: Display Technologies Monitor Technologies 00:08:00 LCD Breakdown 00:04:00 Graphics Cards and Connections 00:13:00 Installing a Graphics Card 00:07:00 Projectors 00:05:00 Troubleshooting Monitors 00:06:00 Section 14: Essentials of Networking Introduction to Networking 00:08:00 Hubs vs. Switches 00:05:00 Hexadecimal 00:07:00 WANs and Routers 00:09:00 Cables and Connectors 00:11:00 Crimping Cables 00:10:00 Structured Cabling 00:11:00 Section 15: Local Area Networking Introduction to TCP/IP 00:14:00 Network IDs and Subnet Masks 00:05:00 Special IP Addresses 00:09:00 NAT 00:07:00 Dynamic IP Addressing 00:10:00 IPv6 00:07:00 Port Numbers 00:12:00 TCP, UDP, and ICMP 00:06:00 Understanding DNS 00:09:00 Working with DNS 00:07:00 Windows Naming 00:08:00 Routers 00:12:00 Basic Router Configuration 00:12:00 Advanced Router Configuration 00:06:00 VLANs 00:07:00 Network Troubleshooting 00:05:00 Section 16: Wireless Networking Wireless Network Hardware 00:11:00 Wi-Fi Standards 00:10:00 Basic WAP Setup 00:11:00 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 00:09:00 It's a Huge Mesh 00:04:00 Beyond Wi-Fi 00:07:00 Troubleshooting Wireless Connections 00:07:00 Section 17: The Internet Beyond the LAN 00:03:00 Internet Tiers 00:06:00 Dial-up Connections 00:08:00 Broadband Connections 00:10:00 Firewalls and Servers 00:06:00 FTP 00:07:00 E-Mail 00:08:00 Proxy Servers 00:06:00 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) 00:08:00 Internet of Things (IoT) 00:04:00 Section 18: Virtualization Understanding Virtualization 00:10:00 Your First Virtual Machine 00:11:00 Advanced Virtualization Setup 00:10:00 Cloud Computing 00:08:00 Cloud Ownership 00:03:00 Cloud-Based Applications 00:06:00 Section 19: Portable Computing Laptop Features 00:08:00 Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting - The Tools 00:05:00 Laptop Hardware - Core Hardware 00:04:00 Laptop Hardware - CPU and Motherboard 00:07:00 Touring Your Laptop Display 00:04:00 Section 20: Understanding Mobile Devices What is a Mobile Device? 00:09:00 Mobile Connections 00:10:00 Touring Android 00:10:00 Touring iOS 00:08:00 Virtual Reality 00:03:00 Section 21: Care and Feeding of Mobile Devices Maintaining Mobile Devices 00:11:00 Mobile Devices and E-mail 00:10:00 Mobile Synchronization 00:08:00 Section 22: Printers and Multifunction Devices Laser Printers 00:13:00 Inkjet Printers 00:08:00 Impact Printers 00:04:00 Thermal Printers 00:04:00 Installing a Local Printer 00:14:00 Sharing Printers 00:08:00 Installing Wireless and Cloud Printers 00:10:00 Troubleshooting Printers 00:10:00 3D Printing 00:07:00 Section 23: Securing Computers Dealing with Threats 00:07:00

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Course Content Configuring BIOS Firmware 00:07:00 BIOS Configuration Options 00:25:00 Motherboards Motherboard Sizes Form Factors 00:14:00 The Motherboard 00:12:00 AMD CPU Socket Types 00:11:00 Expansion Slots Expansion Cards 00:13:00 Bus Speeds 00:28:00 RAM Types and Features Memory 00:06:00 Types of RAM 00:07:00 Install and Configure PC Expansion Cards Ports 00:11:00 SCSI Connections 00:14:00 Audio Video Connections 00:26:00 Install and Configure Storage Devices Storage Devices 00:17:00 Hard Drives 00:17:00 Media Capacity 00:21:00 CPU's and Cooling Methods CPU Types and Characteristics 00:14:00 PC Connection Interfaces Physical Connections USB 00:11:00 Physical Connections VGA 00:11:00 Wireless Connections Bluetooth 00:06:00 Power Supplies Power Supply Specifications 00:16:00 Custom Computer Specifications What is a Standard Client 00:13:00 Audio Video Editing Workstations 00:08:00 Installing Displays Display Device Types 00:20:00 Backlighting 00:12:00 PC Connectors DVI to HDMI 00:13:00 Installing Peripheral Standard Input Device Types 00:16:00 Expansion Card Types 00:11:00 Multimedia Devices 00:11:00 Installing Multifunction Devices and SOHO Networks SOHO Networks 00:17:00 WPS 00:16:00 Encryption 00:14:00 Printer Technologies Printers 00:02:00 Printer Technologies Topic B Inkjet Printers 00:13:00 Printer Maintenance Technical Printer Components 00:09:00 Local and Network-Based Printers 00:22:00 Networking Network Interface Card Characteristics 00:20:00 Fiber Optic Cables 00:14:00 Properties and Characteristics of TCP/IP TCP IP 00:14:00 IP Address Classes 00:14:00 Addressing Schemes 00:17:00 TCP vs. UDP Ports 00:09:00 LDAP 00:04:00 Wi-Fi Networking Standards and Encryption Types Standards 00:03:00 Install and Configure SOHO Wireless/Wired Router Setting up your Router 00:10:00 Define Appropriate NAT Policies 00:16:00 Architecture and Internet Connection Types LANs 00:08:00 Network Topologies 00:11:00 ISPs 00:06:00 Networking Tools Cable Testers 00:13:00 Laptop Hardware Components Laptops 00:09:00 Laptop Expansion Options 00:10:00 Auto-Switching and Fixed Input Power Supplies 00:09:00 Mobile Devices What is Mobile Technology 00:09:00 Mobile Device Features 00:09:00 Bluetooth Configuration Method 00:08:00 Mobile Device Ports and Accessories Mobile Device Connection Types 00:10:00 Troubleshooting Mobile Devices 00:11:00 Troubleshooting Theory Troubleshooting Theory 00:16:00 Boot to Incorrect Device 00:16:00 PC Indicator Lights 00:10:00 Repair vs. Replace 00:10:00 Troubleshooting RAID Arrays and Hard Drives Drive and Array Troubleshooting Tools 00:06:00 Common RAID Array Issues 00:17:00 Troubleshooting Video Common Video and Display Issues 00:01:00 Troubleshooting Network Issues Common Network Issues 00:12:00 Troubleshooting Printers Common Printer Troubleshooting Tools 00:14:00 Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 00:12:00 Microsoft Windows Features 00:17:00 Other Operating Systems 00:15:00 Installation Types 00:14:00 Customizing System Options 00:19:00 Command Line Tools The Command Prompt 00:12:00 Microsoft Operating System Features and Tools Administrative Tools 00:41:00 Task Manager 00:28:00 Memory Diagnostic Tool 00:46:00 Control Panel Utilities The Control Panel 00:11:00 Internet Options 00:10:00 Types of User Accounts 00:11:00 Computer My Computer 00:13:00 Permissions 00:31:00 System 00:10:00 Windows Networking on Client Desktops Workgroups 00:20:00 Network Connection Types 00:18:00 Preventative Maintenance Data Backup and Restoration 00:11:00 Scheduling Tasks 00:26:00 Features and Functionality of the Mac OS and Linux Operating Systems Patch Management in Mac OS X and Linux 00:09:00 Screen Sharing 00:06:00 Mac OS Multitouch Gestures - Touchscreen 00:09:00 Client Side Virtualization What is Virtualization 00:08:00 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure 00:12:00 Cloud-based Concepts SaaS (Software as Service) 00:09:00 Network Host Properties Server Roles 00:12:00 Mobile Operating Systems Open Source Software 00:03:00 Mobile Device Network and E-mail Mobile Device Hotspot 00:10:00 Security Malware 00:09:00 Social Engineering 00:13:00 Prevention Methods Physical Security 00:14:00 Hard Drive Sanitation 00:14:00 User Education 00:26:00 Windows Security Settings Users and Groups 00:11:00 Security Best Practices Password Best Practices 00:04:00 Securing Mobile Devices Locks 00:07:00 Troubleshooting Common PC Tools Operating System Troubleshooting Tools 00:12:00 Application Errors 00:16:00 Common Network Issues 00:12:00 Common Security Issues 00:10:00 Common PC Security Issues Browser Issues 00:06:00 Common Mobile Operating Systems Troubleshooting Dim Display 00:09:00 No Sound from Speakers 00:07:00 Common Safety Practices Static Electricity 00:14:00 Electrical Hazards 00:12:00 General Power Issues 00:10:00 Hazardous Material Disposal Procedures 00:07:00 Maintenance Tools and Techniques Professional Conduct 00:11:00 Types of Hardware Toolkits 00:11:00 Hard Drive Self-Tests 00:05:00 Computer Component Maintenance Techniques 00:10:00 Privacy and Licensing Concepts Incident Response 00:08:00 Proper Communication and Professionalism 00:07:00 Set Expectations 00:06:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam- CompTIA A+ 900 Certification 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam- CompTIA A+ 900 Certification 00:20:00 Order your Certificates & Transcripts Order your Certificates & Transcripts 00:00:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? 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