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CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
The CompTIA A+ certification is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of individuals entering the IT field, particularly in roles related to IT support and technical troubleshooting. The certification covers a wide range of topics related to hardware, software, and IT operations. This is a 40 hours training divided into 2 cores as follows:
- 20 training hours Core 1 (220-1101)
- 20 training hours Core 2 (220-1102)
Who is it for
CompTIA A+ certification is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in IT support related job such as:
- Field Service Technician
- IT Support Manager
- Business Analyst
- Data Support Technician
- Technical Support Specialist
- MSP Personnel
- IT Server Technician
- IT Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
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What will you learn
CompTIA A+ validates certified professionals have the skills required to support today’s digital world. Below are some of the skills you will learn:
- Hardware - Identifying, using and connecting hardware components and devices, including the broad knowledge about different devices that is now necessary to support the remote workforce
- Operating Systems - Install and support Windows OS including command line and client support, system configuration imaging and troubleshooting for Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android and Linux OS
- Software Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including common OS, malware and security issues
- Networking - Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
- Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot real-world device and network issues quickly and efficiently
- Security - Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
- Mobile Devices - Install and configure laptops and other mobile devices and support applications to ensure connectivity for end users
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing - Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts and set up client-side virtualisation
- Operational Procedures - Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism
About the qualification body
The CompTIA A+ certification is accredited by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem. CompTIA is a vendor-neutral, independent source of information on a wide range of technology topics, including cybersecurity; education, training and certification of the global tech workforce; new and emerging technologies; legislation and policies affecting the industry and workforce data, development and trends. Learn more
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