CompTIA A+ Course

Overview

The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT, our course syllabus covers maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers. Once certified, you'll be qualified for jobs such as IT Support and Technical Support Specialist, earning between £18 to £24K per year.

CompTIA A+ is the entry certification for most IT careers. Therefore, it is an essential certification to have on your CV if you’re looking to kick start or boost your IT career.

Employers are no longer looking for unskilled trainees and now prefer candidates who already have the required skills. You can validate your skills and prove you’re the right candidate for the job with a CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA is a globally recognised provider of top quality IT certifications that help to train and identify knowledgeable IT professionals.

What you will learn

Our engaging and flexible CompTIA A+ course is delivered by leading experts in the IT industry.

Once you've enrolled, you’ll receive the following courses:

• CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing.
• CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software and operational procedures.

These courses will give you the skills required to work effectively within an IT Support/IT Technician/1st line support roles.

Entry requirements

The CompTIA A+ course has no formal entry requirements, and is designed to give you real-world knowledge that you can put to use from day one. It's highly flexible, so you can set your own timetable and study at your own pace. You can start learning right away.

We train our students to the very best standards, offering expert instructor-led training via our state of the art e-Learning platform.

Modules covered:

CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1)

• Module 1 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Devices, Setups, and Installs
• Module 2 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Displays and Multimedia Devices
• Module 3 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Supporting Multiple Drive Types
• Module 4 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Accounting for CPUs and Internal Components
• Module 5 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 All About Network Theories
• Module 6 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Network Operations and Diagnostics
• Module 7 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Cloud and Virtualization Computing
• Module 8 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Laptop Features and Troubleshooting
• Module 9 - CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Syncing and Setup of Mobile Devices

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2)

• Module 1 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Operating System Management
• Module 2 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Configuring and installing the OS
• Module 3 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Tools to Troubleshoot and Maintain the OS
• Module 4 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Network Management Tools
• Module 6 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Threats and Security Measures
• Module 7 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Policies to Protect Data
• Module 8 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Prevent Malware and Security Threats
• Module 9 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices
• Module 10 - CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Implementing Operational Procedures

Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Course Assessment Process:

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 220-1101 exam which should be completed first before starting the 220-1102 exam.

To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 90%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.

Student Benefits:

• High quality online course materials and mock exams.
• Tutorials/materials from leading industry experts.
• Access step-by-step tutorial videos to help you prepare for your final certification exam.
• 24/7 access to our online Learning Portal.
• 0% interest free monthly payment options.
• Access your course on Mobile, Tablet or Desktop.
• Study in a user friendly, state-of-the-art e-learning platform.
• Excellent student support.

Can I see try the course before I buy?

Yes, we offer no obligation free course trials, to give you access to the entire course materials for 2 days - to give you an idea of how the training is delivered.

What you require

Access your training on all devices including Mobile phones, IPads, Android tablets, Macs and PCs. No specialist equipment required – all you need is high speed internet connection.