CompTIA A+ Core 1

Introduction

CompTIA A+ Certification is globally recognised, covering essential IT skills like hardware, networking, and security, with hands-on exams and comprehensive learning tools, opening doors to various IT support roles.

The Official CompTIA® A+® Core 1 course provides the background knowledge and skills students need to prepare them to become a successful A+ technician. It will help students prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification examination (Exam 220-1201), which counts as a credit to attaining the CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. It is the only industry recognised credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles.

As a trusted certification by employers worldwide, CompTIA A+ opens doors to a variety of entry-level IT roles, including Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist, and IT Support Administrator. It provides a competitive edge in the job market, ensuring candidates stand out to hiring managers and employers seeking skilled professionals to support today’s core technologies.

Audience profile

This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification Exam.

 Pre-requisites

Although, it is not a pre-requisite to have an IT background or experience, to ensure your success in this course, it is recommended that students have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts. Students can also obtain this level of skills and knowledge by:

• Completing the Official CompTIA® Tech+ (Exam FC0-U71) or;
• 12 Months of hand-on experience in an IT support specialist job role