COMPTIA A+

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CompTIA A+

Accredited by: CompTIA

Access: 12 Months

Type: Online Course

Overview of this CompTIA A+ Course

What you will learn

The CompTIA A+ Core Series courses are perfect for those individuals looking to start a new career in the IT sector. As for the more experienced IT professionals, gaining the CompTIA A+ qualification will validate your skills and can give your career in IT a substantial lift. This course package contains both the newly revised CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and 220-1002 (Core 1 & Core 2) course content.

The certification covers a solid foundation of knowledge as it demonstrates to students the fundamentals as far as the installation and maintenance of hardware as well as the customisation and operation of various platforms such as mobile devices is concerned.

This internationally recognised certification has remained extremely popular in the IT field since it focuses on a wide array of subjects such as networking, laptops and mobile devices, installation and configuration of various operating systems, security and troubleshooting to name but a few.

8 skills you will gain from this course;

Cloud and virtualisation

Security encryption and protocols

Privacy issues and policies

Scripting

Network connectivity for mobile devices

Basic data backup and recovery methods

Hardware tools and components

Technical Support

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association)

CompTIA or Computing Technology Industry Association is a trade organisation which is best known for its IT training courses and the associated certification exams. The purpose of CompTIA A+ certification is to demonstrate or validate that the individual has the technical working knowledge of the material that they have studied.

CompTIA A+ for your IT career

Most employers consider the CompTIA A+ certification as a prerequisite when considering applicants for positions such as Computer Technicians or Technical Support Staff as it is known and trusted as a solid starting point in the IT field and will be a great addition to any CV. According to Comptia.org, “Held by over 1 million IT professionals worldwide, CompTIA A+ is the most essential IT certification for establishing an IT career”.

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CompTIA A+ Certification Details

CompTIA A+ Course Assessment

To earn your official A+ certification from CompTIA, you will need to study the training courses and achieve a passing mark for both compulsory exams. These two exams include the 220-1001 exam which should be completed first before starting the 220-1002 exam.

CompTIA A+ 220-1001
CompTIA A+ 220-1002

CompTIA A+ Requirements

There are no prerequisites for studying the CompTIA A+ although the CompTIA IT Fundamentals is available for individuals completely new to the world of technology.

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Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+

Is the A+ course for me?

Career Path Opportunities

If you are thinking of making a career out of IT, the best place to start is with a CompTIA Certification, more specifically the CompTIA A+. The internationally recognised CompTIA A+ is considered to be the best starting point for a professional IT career as it will give you the essential foundation knowledge you need to enter this industry.

The online A+ course is suited for anyone looking to work in any of the following roles:

1st Line Support
2nd Line Support
Computer Support Specialist
IT Technician
IT Engineer

IT Support Engineer
Desktop Support Technician
IT Support Analyst
Service Desk Administrator
Computer Support Administrator

YOUR TRAINING BENEFITS

Benefits available to you with this course

Recruitment Resource Pack
Dedicated Account Manager
Student Care Team
CV Review & Optimization

Completion Certificate
24/7 Anytime Access
Practice Questions

FAQS

Frequently Asked A+ Course Questions

QUESTION What types of questions can I expect during the exam?

The CompTIA A+ exams include multiple choice, drag-and-drop and performance-based questions to fully test the knowledge that you have gained from your studies.

QUESTION How many questions will there be on the CompTIA A+ exam?

This exam (in both parts) will include a maximum of 90 questions.

QUESTION What is the pass mark for these exams?

The 220-1001 exam requires a score of 675 on a scale of 100-900 and the 220-1002 exam requires a score of 700 on a scale of 100-900.

QUESTION Is the CompTIA A+ certification internationally recognised?

Yes. The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification is compliant with ISO standards and has been validated by the United States Department of Defence.