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Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing

This course is part of CompTIA A+ Core 1 Specialization

Instructors: Dakota Snow

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure virtualization environments and explain cloud concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and deployment models
Identify, install, and service laptop components, including displays, batteries, storage, and input devices
Configure, synchronize, and troubleshoot iOS and Android smartphones and tablets

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

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This course is part of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Specialization

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Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 5 modules in this course

Gain fluency with the modern computing environments technicians encounter every day in this course. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam, you'll learn how to set up and manage virtual machines, describe cloud service and deployment models such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and public, private, and hybrid clouds, identify and service laptop components, and configure, synchronize, and troubleshoot iOS and Android devices. Online labs reinforce virtual machine configuration, laptop component identification, and mobile device setup. This beginner-level course covers the environments you will meet most often on the job, from cloud platforms to laptops to smartphones and tablets.

This chapter introduces the fundamentals of virtualization and cloud computing by explaining how virtual machines work, how to set them up and modify them, and how cloud models, deployment types, and cloud‑based applications extend these capabilities.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

4 videosTotal 29 minutes

Course Introduction1 minute
Understanding Virtualization10 minutes
Your First Virtual Machine14 minutes
Virtual Hardware and Machines (Show)4 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Virtualization & Cloud — Introduction Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Virtualization & Cloud — Introduction Assignment10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 3 minutes

Virtual Hardware and Machines (Challenge)3 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment2 plugins

This chapter explains the essential features, repairable components, display considerations, and power‑management functions of laptops, highlighting how techs configure, service, and optimize portable computers.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 37 minutes

Laptop Features8 minutes
Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting - The Tools5 minutes
Laptop Hardware - Core Hardware3 minutes
Laptop Hardware - CPU and Motherboard7 minutes
Touring Your Laptop Display4 minutes
Power Management11 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Portable Computing Slide Handout2 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Portable Computing Assignment10 minutes

This chapter surveys the world of mobile and wearable technology by covering common device types, their wired and wireless connectivity options, key Android and iOS features, and emerging experiences like virtual and augmented reality.

What's included

8 videos1 reading1 assignment3 plugins

8 videosTotal 46 minutes

What Is a Mobile Device?8 minutes
Mobile Connections9 minutes
Touring Android10 minutes
Touring iOS7 minutes
Virtual Reality2 minutes
Wi-Fi and E-mail in iOS (Show)2 minutes
Wi-Fi and E-mail in Android (Show)4 minutes
Setup a HotSpot on a Mobile Phone (Show)2 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Mobile Devices Slide Handout5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Mobile Devices Assignment10 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Wi-Fi and E-mail in iOS (Click-through)5 minutes
Wi-Fi and E-mail in Android (Click-through)5 minutes
Setup a HotSpot on a Mobile Phone (Click-through)5 minutes

Final graded assessment

What's included

1 assignment

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

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Frequently asked questions

A: It covers virtualization and cloud computing, portable computing and laptop hardware, and iOS and Android mobile devices.

A: Basic computer literacy; no prior IT experience required.

A: The course includes about 4 hours of material: videos, quizzes, and optional assignments. How long it takes you depends on your starting knowledge and how you like to study, so here are some typical ranges. If you already have experience with these topics, you may finish in about 3 to 4 hours by skimming familiar lessons. If you have some background, plan on about 4.5 to 6 hours. If you are new to the topic, plan on about 6 to 8 hours, because you may want to rewatch lessons and review quizzes. At the recommended 4 to 5 hours per week, this works out to about 1 to 2 weeks. The course is self-paced, so you can rewatch any lesson as often as you need.

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Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing

Cloud, Portable & Mobile Computing

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 5 modules in this course

Virtualization & Cloud — Introduction

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Portable Computing

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Mobile Devices

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Course Assessment

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructors

Offered by

Explore more from Cloud Computing

Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations

Networking Essentials & TCP/IP

Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO

Core Hardware — System Components & Storage

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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