The blue screen of death is something we all fear seeing on our computers, because it can result in lost essays, lost pictures, lost power point presentations and lost videos of your cat's crazy antics. That being said, knowing how to fix computer break downs when they happen can be an extremely valuable skill. Today's WagJag is the first step to becoming a computer wizard: for $70, get a 12-hour PC repair technician course at Business & Technical Training College (regularly $150).
This hands-on PC repair course familiarizes students with standard PC hardware and software systems. Students disassemble and re-assemble a PC, all the whilst learning about hardware components inside and out. Students will also learn to diagnose and resolve some common hardware failures. Configuration/compatibility issues are stressed and students are given the chance to practice using proven diagnostic and problem solving techniques.
The course covers the following topics:
- Memory
- CPU
- CD/DVD
- Motherboards
- Hard drives
- USB
- Network cards
- Sound cards
- Multiple drives
- Hardware drivers
- Multiple monitors
- Software installation
- How to build a computer
- Troubleshooting
Business & Technical Training College is led by a team of skilled professionals who are experts in their fields. Based on the principle that doing is learning, the college imparts technical, interactive skills to help students better and build their careers. Courses are available in subjects including accounting, business administration, health care and technology.
