If you are getting ready for a career as an entry-level information technology (IT) professional or personal computer (PC) service technician, the CompTIA® A+® Certification course is the first step in cyber security.

Pre-requisites for CompTIA A+ Certification.

Using Microsoft Windows 10 A+ is a two-part course that is sometimes combined and into a single offering at a center’s discretion. These two courses are A+ Essentials and A+ Practical. The combined offering is the “A+ Certification”. Regardless of the course offering, both parts have associated exams that need to be passed in order to obtain the certification. The A+ Exam codes for Essentials and Practical are 220-701 and 220-702, respectively. Students taking this course should have the following skills: end-user skills with Windows®- based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet; start-up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs; and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network.

The two tiers of A+ Certification Exams:

CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core I) and CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core II)
Your knowledge of mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization, cloud computing, and network troubleshooting will be tested in the Core I exam. The Core II exam tests your understanding of operating system installation and configuration, increased security, software troubleshooting, and operational processes.

• In this course, you will install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, digital devices, and operating systems. You will:
• • Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices.
• • Identify the basic components and functions of operating systems. • Identify networking and security fundamentals.
• • Identify the operational procedures that should be followed by professional PC technicians.
• • Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices. • Install and configure peripheral components.
• • Manage system components. • Manage data storage. • Install and configure Microsoft Windows. • Optimize and maintain Microsoft Windows. • Work with other operating systems. • Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations. • Identify network technologies. • Install and configure networking capabilities. • Support mobile digital devices.
• • Support printers and multifunction devices. • Identify security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls.
• • Implement security controls. • Troubleshoot system-wide issues

CompTIA A+ Exam Information

$246 is the exam fee for CompTIA A+

220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)

220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900) 

Hardware Fundamentals • Topic A: Personal Computer Components • Topic B: Storage Devices • Topic C: Mobile Digital Devices • Topic D: Connection Interfaces 2 - Operating System Fundamentals • Topic A: PC and Mobile Operating Systems • Topic B: PC Operating System Tools and Utilities 3 - Networking & Security Fundamentals • Topic A: Network Types • Topic B: Network Components • Topic C: Common Network Services • Topic D: Cloud Concepts • Topic E: Security Fundamentals 4 - Safety & Operational Procedures • Topic A: Basic Maintenance Tools and Techniques • Topic B: Personal and Electrical Safety • Topic C: Environmental Safety and Materials Handling • Topic D: Professionalism and Communication • Topic E: Organizational Policies and Procedures • Topic F: Troubleshooting Theory 5 - Supporting Display Devices • Topic A: Install Display Devices • Topic B: Configure Display Devices • Topic C: Troubleshoot Video and Display Devices 6 - Installing & Configuring Peripheral Components • Topic A: Install and Configure Input Devices • Topic B: Install and Configure Output Devices • Topic C: Install and Configure Input/Output Devices • Topic D: Install and Configure Expansion Cards 7 - Managing System Components • Topic A: Identify Motherboard Components and Features • Topic B: Install and Configure CPUs and Cooling Systems • Topic C: Install Power Supplies • Topic D: Troubleshoot System Components 8 - Managing Data Storage • Topic A: Identify RAM Types and Features • Topic B: Troubleshoot RAM Issues • Topic C: Install and Configure Storage Devices • Topic D: Configure the System Firmware • Topic E: Troubleshoot Hard Drives and RAID Arrays 9 - Installing & Configuring Microsoft Windows • Topic A: Implement Client-Side Virtualization • Topic B: Install Microsoft Windows • Topic C: Use Microsoft Windows • Topic D: Configure Microsoft Windows • Topic E: Upgrade Microsoft Windows 10 - Optimizing & Maintaining Microsoft Windows • Topic A: Optimize Microsoft Windows • Topic B: Back Up and Restore System Data • Topic C: Perform Disk Maintenance • Topic D: Update Software 11 - Working with Other Operating Systems • Topic A: The OS X Operating System • Topic B: The Linux Operating System 12 - Customized Client Enviroments • Topic A: Types of Common Business Clients • Topic B: Custom Client Environments 13 - Networking Technologies • Topic A: TCP/IP Properties and Characteristics • Topic B: TCP/IP • Topic C: Internet Connections • Topic D: Ports and Protocols • Topic E: Networking Tools 14 - Installing & Configuring Networking Capabilities • Topic A: Configure Basic Windows Networking • Topic B: Configure Network Perimeters • Topic C: Using Windows Networking Features • Topic D: Install and Configure SOHO Networks 15 - Supporting Mobile Digital Devices • Topic A: Install and Configure Exterior Laptop Components • Topic B: Install and Configure Interior Laptop Components • Topic C: Other Mobile Devices • Topic D: Mobile Device Accessories and Ports • Topic E: Mobile Device Connectivity • Topic F: Mobile Device Synchronization • Topic G: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Hardware 16 - Supporting Printers & Multifunction Devices • Topic A: Printer and Multifunction Technologies • Topic B: Install and Configure Printers • Topic C: Maintain Printers • Topic D: Troubleshoot Printers 17 - Security Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Controls • Topic A: Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities • Topic B: General Security Controls • Topic C: Mobile Security Controls • Topic D: Data Destruction and Disposal Methods 18 - Implementing Security Controls • Topic A: Secure Operating Systems • Topic B: Secure Workstations • Topic C: Secure SOHO Networks • Topic D: Secure Mobile Devices 19 - Troubleshooting System-Wide Issues • Topic A: Troubleshoot PC Operating Systems • Topic B: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Operating Systems and Applications • Topic C: Troubleshoot Wired and Wireless Networks • Topic D: Troubleshoot Common Security Issues

Your CompTIA A+ certification remains valid for a duration of 3 years starting from the date of your successful certification exam. By participating in CompTIA ongoing education program, you have the opportunity to effortlessly renew your CompTIA A+ certification and prolong its validity for successive three-year periods. Continue reading to gain insights into the certification timeframe and the process for renewing your CompTIA A+ qualification.