Safety and Professionalism Course

Professionalism and safety go hand-in-hand. Take a moment to review the fundamentals of professional communication, physical safety, troubleshooting theory and more.

37 minutes

Course description

Being safe and being professional are two key factors for success as an IT professional. In this course, you’ll take a closer look at the fundamentals of professional communication, physical safety and the tools of the trade, following it up with a step-by-step examination of the CompTIA troubleshooting theory. Get prepared before you get to work, and you’ll be on track for success!

Syllabus

Troubleshooting Theory

Video - 00:10:00
The seven steps of the CompTIA A+ workflow process will help you mentally break down the steps to diagnose and repair a computer problem.
Tools of the Trade

Video - 00:06:00
Technicians need the right tools to do their job, including PC toolkits, mobile device toolkits, voltmeters and circuit testers.
Physical Safety

Video - 00:07:00
Protect yourselves in the work environment with a good understanding of proper anti-ESD tools, protecting our fingers and proper lifting techniques.
Professional Communication (Part 2)

Video - 00:07:00
Continuing from Professional Communication Part 1, good professional communication skills require a technician to see these skills in action.
Professional Communication (Part 1)

Video - 00:06:00
Explore the communication skills every tech needs to provide that level of support.

Meet the author

Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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