Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam 

CompTIA's A+ certification is the top credential for associate-level IT professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1001 and 220-1002. You’ll learn how to install and configure operating systems, expand IT security, troubleshoot software, and other common operational procedures.

 

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Job Outlook for CompTIA A+ Certified IT Professionals

According to PayScale.com, certified IT and computer support specialists can earn around $44,970 a year on average.

 

Earning CompTIA A+ certification expands job opportunities for computer and IT support specialists because it focuses on knowledge that can be applied across computer systems and networks. 

 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also lists "Computer Support Specialist" among its most promising career areas, expecting 10 percent annual growth in job opportunities over the coming decade.

 

CompTIA A+ FAQs

• WHY SHOULD I GET COMPTIA A+ CERTIFIED?

  The CompTIA A+ certification addresses performance-based topics and questions that prove you can think on your feet and solve systems, software and network problems in real-time.

• WHY DOES COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION MATTER FOR IT SUPPORT SPECIALISTS?
  As the most respected associate-level IT certification in the industry, CompTIA A+ certification verifies that you have passed a standard that is supported by companies like Intel, Dell and HP.
• WHAT DO IT/COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS DO?
  Support specialists install and support hardware, including computers, accessories, mobile devices, and network equipment. They also monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, networks, operating systems, and applications.
• WHICH JOB TITLES IS THE COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH?
  Every organization creates its own job titles. CompTIA A+ certified professionals could work as service desk analysts, technical support specialists, desktop support administrators, help desk technicians, or system support specialists.

 

Course Objectives

• Learn the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes for most devices.
• Be fully prepared to sit for the CompTIA 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams. 

 

Prerequisites and Requirements

• There are no prerequisites to take this course.
• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

 

Curriculum

• COMPTIA A+ (220-1001)
  Introduction to the 220-1001 section of the CompTIA A+ exam
• HARDWARE
  Desktop and laptop assembly, motherboards, BIOS and Processors
• HARDWARE PART II
  Troubleshooting cooling and power issues, maintaining and install hard drives and storage
• NETWORKING
  Common approaches to network connections, router setup, TCP/IP and local networking
• MOBILE AND MORE
  Mobile device security and virtualization
• COMPTIA A+ (220-1002)
  Introduction to the 220-1002 section of the CompTIA A+ exam
• WINDOWS
  Tools for installing and maintaining Windows interfaces, command lines and remote desktops
• TROUBLESHOOTING
  Solving problems with boot process, startup and re-installation
• SECURITY
  Best practices for securing Windows from malicious software 
• MAC & LINUX
  Troubleshooting and maintaining MacOS and Linux operating systems

 

Registration and Enrollment

• This course is 100% online. 
• Start anytime with 6 months to complete.