CompTIA A+ is widely recognized as the IT industry's most popular and respected entry-level certification credential. This comprehensive certification covers essential topics, including building computers, performing repairs, troubleshooting system issues, and learning fundamental networking concepts that form the foundation of IT knowledge.
This course thoroughly prepares students for both required A+ certification exams. Our program boasts a documented 97 percent passing rate, which has enabled us to successfully train thousands of students to pass their A+ exams on the first attempt. We combine an extensive variety of hands-on labs with comprehensive lectures to ensure students demonstrate complete readiness for the exam immediately upon completing the class.
Invest wisely in your IT training. Do not spend thousands of dollars more for equivalent or lesser quality A+ instruction. We are a CompTIA Authorized Gold Partner that utilizes exclusively CompTIA authorized curriculum materials and certified instructors with extensive industry experience.
A+ Certification Exam Details:
Students must successfully pass two separate exams, each containing approximately 90 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. The first exam, called Core 1 (CompTIA A+ 220-1101), requires a passing score of 675 on a scale of 100 to 900. The second exam, known as Core 2 (CompTIA A+ 220-1102), requires a passing score of 700 on a scale of 100 to 900. This comprehensive course covers all material for both CompTIA A+ exams: 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2).
Course Lab Components:
This course employs a blend of comprehensive lectures combined with extensive hands-on lab work to prepare students thoroughly for certification exam success. Hands-on lab activities include identifying computer components, disassembling and reassembling PCs, installing multiple versions of Windows operating systems, utilizing various troubleshooting utilities and command-line tools, and configuring and troubleshooting mobile devices.
Detailed Course Outline:
- Lesson 1: Hardware Fundamentals
- Lesson 2: Operating System Fundamentals
- Lesson 3: Networking and Security Fundamentals
- Lesson 4: Safety and Operational Procedures
- Lesson 5: Supporting Display Devices
- Lesson 6: Installing and Configuring Peripheral Components
- Lesson 7: Managing System Components
- Lesson 8: Managing Data Storage
- Lesson 9: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows
- Lesson 10: Optimizing and Maintaining Microsoft Windows
- Lesson 11: Working With Other Operating Systems
- Lesson 12: Customized Client Environments
- Lesson 13: Networking Technologies
- Lesson 14: Installing and Configuring Networking Capabilities
- Lesson 15: Supporting Mobile Digital Devices
- Lesson 16: Supporting Printers and Multifunction Devices
- Lesson 17: Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Controls
- Lesson 18: Implementing Security Controls
- Lesson 19: Troubleshooting System-Wide Issues
Course Benefits:
- CompTIA Authorized Gold Partner status ensures quality and authenticity
- Comprehensive hands-on training with real-world application
- Industry-leading 97 percent documented passing rate for both A+ exams
- Most competitive tuition pricing available for CompTIA Authorized A+ courses
- Top-ranked training center for CompTIA certifications, training more A+ and Network+ candidates than any other center
- Flexible scheduling options, including weekday, evening, and weekend class sessions
- Custom A+ cram guide, comprehensive presentation materials, and practice question sets included at no additional cost (over $80 value)
- Small class sizes for personalized attention and support
- A+ Certified expert instructor with over 15 years of hands-on PC repair and professional teaching experience
- Affordable course pricing; other institutions charge substantially more for comparable or inferior instruction
- Unlimited course retakes available for up to one full year; return and retake our course at no charge as many times as you need
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long is this course?
- All of our CompTIA courses are designed as comprehensive 28-hour programs.
Will this course adequately prepare me to pass the certification exam?
- Yes, our course curriculum is specifically designed to help students pass their certification exams on the first attempt. We have successfully helped thousands of students achieve passing scores on their first try.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
