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COMPTIAA+ & N+

CompTIA is a well-known accreditation in the IT industry, which is recognised in every IT field worldwide. If you are

interested in becoming a trained computer technician, a CompTIA certificate will jumpstart your IT career.

Why study at College SA?

Why study accredited courses?

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WHY STUDY AT COLLEGE SA?

We are a private distance learning college, registered with the Department of Higher

Education and Training (DHET) and accredited by a number of regulatory bodies.

You can choose from a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses.

With us, you can further your education even if you don’t have a Matric certificate.

You can enrol for a course at any time of the year.

We are a distance learning college, meaning you can study from home.

Our Educational Planners will support you throughout your studies.

You can pay for your studies in easy-to-pay monthly instalments.

You save when you choose our monthlyinstalment option; our instalments are

interest free.

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WHY STUDYACCREDITED COURSES?

Accredited courses are nationally

recognised, and sometimes

internationally recognised,

depending on the course.

Your qualification will potentially put

you in a higher earning bracket.

Accredited qualifications are higher in demand

and generallypresent you

with more jobopportunities.

WHY CHOOSE COMPTIAACCREDITED COURSES WITH COLLEGE SA?CompTIA is an internationally-recognised organisation that provides studentswho have passed their exams with a certification that is industry-endorsed.This means that most employers within the IT industry worldwide trust the CompTIA certification, as it validates your technical computer knowledge.

Therefore, a qualification from CompTIA increases your employability and the possibility of earning a higher salary. They also connect a

network of IT professionals with one another, and offer refresher courses and continuous support. They are committed to upholding and

encouraging adherence to professional standards in order to sustain and further the IT industry.

Many accredited courses allow you

exemptions at other institutions,meaning that your

prior learning is recognised when

enrolling for courses at other

institutions.

You can often level up! Once you have laid the necessary foundations, you can build on your

qualification which will broaden your

knowledge and career prospects.

Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study) is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099. 4

Our study material has been designed specifically for students who study via distance learning. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. We give you all the material that you need to study a course. Therefore, you will never have to buy additional study material since it is always included in the cost. What’s more, we even courier it to you!

STUDY MATERIAL EDUCATIONAL PLANNERS

We have a brand-new online classroomwhere our students are automaticallyenrolled once they have registered fora course. The Online Classroom is a space to ask questions and discuss course work with fellow students and tutors. This online community makes passing your course so much easier and gives you the academic and emotional support you will need to complete your studies.

TUTORS ONLINE CLASSROOM

We want you to pass, get a better job, and further your career. That is why we have dedicated Educational Planners who will help you in making an informed study choice and guide you through the application process. They assist you withany administrative queries or direct youto the relevant person, should you havespecific study queries.

We have full-time tutors who are available to help you understand the study material. Our tutors are trained and many are part-time students themselves. Since these tutors have also studied via distance learning, they know what you are going through and can provide you with the help and support you need to pass.

5College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

COMPTIA

A+EXAM 1001 & 1002

INTERNATIONAL COMPTIA A+ TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course is the most essential certification if you want to pursue a career in IT. It is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced IT professionals. Passing your CompTIA A+ exams will give you the opportunity to become part of an international professional network, and affords you an internationally-recognised IT certification.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?This course is the most essential certification if you want to pursue a career in IT. It is suitable for both inexperienced and experienced IT professionals. The A+ certification will equip you with a good understanding of hardware and software technologies and the skills to support complex IT infrastructures. These exams not only lay the foundation to further education and a bright career, but also make you an asset to any company. In a world driven by technology we need your expertise!

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Type & reward: International CompTIA A+ Computer Technician Certificate• Accreditation Provider: CompTIA• Minimum Credits: N/A

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Grade 10• Learners must be 16 years or older• The ability to read and write in English• Access to a computer AND access to the internet• Advanced computer literacy

6Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

COURSE COST

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONYou will be provided with the necessary study material so that you can prepare for yourexternal exam. These exams are Computer-Based Assessments and are held at registeredPearson VUE Assessment Centre. You will need to purchase your exam voucher from: www.comptiastore.co.za. Once you have done this, you will need to go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/comptia/ to create your testing account, locate a testing center near you, andschedule your exam with them. Your exam score will be shown on your screen immediately after you’ve completed your exam. If you’ve passed the exam, please make sure that you keep a record of your score report with your exam registration number.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

At College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Course fee: R9 380Non-refundable registration fee: R950

Upfront payment option:If you pay upfront for the entire course you will receive a 10% discount on the course fee.

Instalment payment option:Pay the entire course off in instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.

Subject payment option:Only choose the subjects that you want to study at this moment in time and pay for those in monthly instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.



COURSE SUBJECTS • CompTIA A+ Essential: Exam 1001• CompTIA A+ Practical Application: Exam 1002

COMPTIA

N+(N10-007) INTERNATIONAL

COMPTIA NETWORK +COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATE



COURSE OVERVIEWYou could be the master of a business’s network! This CompTIA Network+ certification not onlyexpands your technical knowledge acquired in A+, but also deepens your understandingof network hardware, configuration and security. This internationally-recognised certification allows you to improve your career prospects by broadening your technical knowledge of network devices: how to link them, how to maintain them, and how to troubleshoot them.You will play an important role in keeping business data flow as easy and as safe aspossible. This CompTIA course offers you the technical skill and confidence needed to be the IT whiz in any company!

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The Network+ certificate course will equip you with the skills needed to describe the featuresand functions of networking components; and to install, configure and troubleshootbasic networking hardware, protocols and services.

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Type & reward: International CompTIA N+ Computer Technician Certificate• Accreditation Provider: CompTIA• Minimum Credits: N/A

COMPTIA

N+(N10-007) INTERNATIONAL

COMPTIA NETWORK +COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Grade 10• Learners must be 16 years or older• The ability to read and write in English• Access to a computer AND access to the internet• Advanced computer literacy



COURSE COST

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material.• Courier fee.

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease consult our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specificcourse starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our EducationalPlanners about your enrolment and study options.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONYou will be provided with the necessary study material so that you can prepare for yourexternal exam. These exams are Computer-Based Assessments and are held at registeredPearson VUE Assessment Centre. You will need to purchase your exam voucher from: www.comptiastore.co.za. Once you have done this, you will need to go to http://www.pearsonvue.com/comptia/ to create your testing account, locate a testing center near you, andschedule your exam with them. Your exam score will be shown on your screen immediately after you’ve completed your exam. If you’ve passed the exam, please make sure that you keep a record of your score report with your exam registration number.

WHAT ARE SUBJECTS?Subjects are the particular fields of study that are covered in a course. The subjects on the next page make up this course and will need to be completed in order for you to complete this course.

At College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Course fee: R7 310Non-refundable registration fee: R950

Upfront payment option:If you pay upfront for the entire course you will receive a 10% discount on the course fee.

Instalment payment option:Pay the entire course off in instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.

Subject payment option:Only choose the subjects that you want to study at this moment in time and pay for those in monthly instalments. Speak to our Educational Planners for more information.



COURSE SUBJECTS • Network+ (N10-N007)



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