Course Overview
Objectives
CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career. This exam focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Passing Core 1 and Core 2 prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while building the knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.
Target Groups
Help Desk Tech, Field Service Technician, Associate Network Engineer, Junior Systems Administrator, Desktop Support Specialist and System Support Technician
Delivery Method
Instructor led hands on practical
Course Outline
Module 1: What Does an IT Specialist Do?
Module 2: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
Module 3: Installing System Devices
Module 4: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
Module 5: Comparing Local Networking Hardware
Module 6: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
Module 7: Supporting Network Services
Module 8: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
Module 9: Supporting Mobile Devices
Module 10: Supporting Print Devices
Module 11: Managing Support Procedures
Module 12: Configuring Windows
Module 13: Managing Windows
Module 14: Supporting Windows
Module 15: Securing Windows
Module 16: Installing Operating Systems
Module 17: Supporting Other OS
Module 18: Configuring SOHO Network Security
Module 19: Managing Security Settings
Module 20: Supporting Mobile Software
Module 21: Using Data Security
Module 22: Implementing Operational Procedures
Exam Code
(Core 1) 220-1201
(Core 2)220-1202
| 2026 CLASSES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| – | 23-26 | – | 6 – 9 | – | 8-10 |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| – | 17-20 | – | 19-22 | – | 14-17 |
