CompTIA A+ Core 1 focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. It helps to connect, configure, manage, and troubleshoot today's most widely used devices, operating systems, and cloud-based technologies, all in the context of real IT scenarios. IT professionals will gain hands-on expertise with Windows 11, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS, mobile and IoT devices, Active Directory, cybersecurity, scripting, and more.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam—including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam—to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Course Components

• Full eBook Text Lessons
• Video learning 
• Hands-on Labs
• Certification Practice Exams

Duration: Approximately 40 hours. Actual duration will vary by student experience level.

Audience

• CompTIA A+ Core 1 is for technical support specialists, system administrators, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialists.

Prerequisites:

• 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role

Course objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Install, configure, and maintain hardware components and mobile devices.
• Troubleshoot hardware, network, and connectivity issues.
• Understand networking basics and configure SOHO networks.
• Explain virtualization and cloud computing concepts.
• Use troubleshooting tools to diagnose and resolve technical problems.