Module 1: Computer Architecture Basics — CPU, RAM, motherboard, storage, PSU, and how they interact

Module 2: Peripherals & Connectors — ports, cables, expansion cards, internal vs. external components

Module 3: Operating System Fundamentals — how Windows manages hardware, file systems, drivers, and processes.

Assignment:  Label a diagram of a PC correctly identifying every major component and its function in a short report.

Module 1: Diagnostic Tools — POST codes, beep codes, built-in diagnostics.

Module 2: Common Hardware Failures — RAM, storage drives, PSU, overheating, motherboard issues.

Module 3: Hands-On Diagnosis Lab — component swapping, isolation testing, reading system logs for hardware clues

Assignment: Writing a diagnostic plan for an hardware problem. What you’d check first, in what order, and why.

Assignment: Writing a diagnostic plan for an hardware problem. What you’d check first, in what order, and why.

Module 1: Understanding Software Conflicts — driver clashes, DLL issues, version incompatibilities

Module 2: Diagnosing OS Errors — blue screens (BSOD), boot failures, Event Viewer, Safe Mode

Module 3: Malware & System Corruption — identifying malicious software vs. genuine system errors.

Assignment: Use Event Viewer to find and interpret 3 logged errors/warning.

Module 1: Performance Diagnosis Tools — Task Manager, Resource Monitor, Performance Monitor

Module 2: Common Performance Bottlenecks — startup bloat, fragmented drives, thermal throttling, insufficient resources

Module 3: Optimization Techniques — cleanup, startup management, driver updates, hardware upgrade recommendations.

Assignment: Perform a full performance audit. Identify 3 bottlenecks, apply fixes, and document before/after performance metrics.

Module 1: BIOS/UEFI Fundamentals — accessing, navigating, and understanding firmware settings

Module 2: Essential Configuration — boot order, security settings, hardware enablement/disablement

Module 3: Advanced Settings & Troubleshooting — firmware updates, CMOS reset, recovering from bad configurations

Assignment: Access a BIOS/UEFI menu, screenshot 5 key settings sections, and write a one paragraph explanation of what each section controls and when a technician would need to change it.

Module 1: OS Installation — clean installs, partitioning, drive formatting, driver installation post-install

Module 2: Application Installation & Management — installing, updating, and uninstalling software cleanly.

Final Project 1: Students receive a “broken” PC scenario and must diagnose, fix, and reinstall as needed

Final Project 2: Complete a full clean OS installation, install and configure 3 essential applications, then submit a full repair report as if for a paying client, covering diagnosis, actions taken, and final system state.

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