CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach (Exams 220-1101 and 220-1102)
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- Learning Style: Virtual
- Provider: CompTIA
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Course Duration: 5 Days
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“If you enroll in this course without the Master Subscription plan, you receive a Free Official Exam Voucher for 220-1101 and 220-1102 Exam. This course does not include Exam Voucher if enrolled within the Master Subscription, however, you can request to purchase the Official Exam Voucher separately.”
About the Course:
It is a widely held belief that the CompTIA certified A+ professionals are amazing problem solvers. They support the core technologies in play today, such as security, data management, cloud, and much more. If you wish to launch your career in the IT industry then CompTIA A+ is the way to go. It helps build the foundation for a successful career. It is the only performance based credential which is recognized by the industry to showcase the ability of a professional to think of his or her feet and perform critical support tasks undertaken by IT in a jiffy. The credential has a trust factor which catches the eyes of the employers, all over the world, and brands the individual to be the problem solver in technical and end-point management support roles. The certification is regularly updated to keep pace with the evolving times.
Course Objectives:
The course will enable the student to learn how to configure, install, troubleshoot, optimize, upgrade and repair, as well as perform preventive maintenance on digital devices, personal computers, and operating systems. Those enrolled in this course, will learn how to:
- Support operating systems.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
- Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
- Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
- Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
- Explain network infrastructure concepts.
- Implement physical security.
- Implement client virtualization and cloud computing.
- Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
- Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
- Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
- Secure workstations and data.
- Support and troubleshoot laptops.
- Implement operational procedures.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.
Audience:
The course is intended to be undertaken by those professional who have basic knowledge about computers and skillfully know how to use it, as well as those who aim to get an entry level position as an IT technician. It can also be opted for by those students who wish to have the CompTIA A+ certification, and want to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 Certification Exam.
Job Roles:
Those candidates who obtain this certification may occupy one of the following job roles;
- Support Specialist; On average, they earn $54,500/- per year
- Field Service Technician; The average salary of such a professional is $46,000/- per year
- Help Desk Tier 2 Support; These professionals earn up to $45,000/- per year, on average.
- Desktop Support Analyst; Individuals occupying this role can earn $60,000/- per year, on average.
Pre-requisites:
In order to enroll in this course and eventually clear the exams, you must have basic knowledge about computer and its usage, and you should be able to perform tasks in Microsoft® Windows® environment. In addition, you should also be able to access and browse for information via the Internet and have basic knowledge and understanding of various computing concepts. In order to obtain these basic level skills, you can take the CompTIA® IT Fundamentals+ Certification (Exam FC0-U61), which builds the foundation for advanced level courses.
Note: The pre-requisites for this course may significantly differ from the pre-requisites of the CompTIA Certification exams.
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CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT. CompTIA A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used. Successful candidates will have the following skills:
- Configure, install and upgrade operating systems, including Windows, Apple OS X, Linux, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile
- Install and image virtual machines
- Set up and troubleshoot peripheral devices
- Assemble and disassemble computing hardware
- Set up and support basic home and small office networks
- Implement cybersecurity controls appropriate to help desk and technical support roles
- Troubleshoot and support end-user access to applications and data
- Expanded coverage of mobile devices and operating systems
- Fundamental cloud concepts
- More security problem solving
- Significant increase in troubleshooting
The CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 1102 exams address the increased diversity of technologies in today’s IT environments, from cloud computing and Linux to iOS and Android. The CompTIA A+ series has expanded coverage of several domains by adding the following:
Q2) How Many Questions Are on the CompTIA A+ Exams?
Each of the two CompTIA A+ exams has no more than 90 questions. The combination of the two exams required for certification will have no more than 180 questions.
After completing the exam, you will be asked to fill out some optional exit survey information about your study practices and why you decided to get certified. This will consist of about 12 multiple-choice questions.
Q3) How Long Does The CompTIA A+ Certification Last?
Your CompTIA A+ certification is good for three years from the date you pass your certification exam. Through our continuing education program, you can easily renew CompTIA A+ and extend it for additional three-year periods. Read on to learn more about the certification period and how you can renew CompTIA A+.
Q4) What Types of Questions Are on the CompTIA A+ Exams?
The CompTIA A+ exams include a combination of multiple-choice questions, drag-and-drop activities and performance-based items. The multiple-choice questions are single and multiple response. Performance-based items test your ability to solve problems in a simulated environment, which is why CompTIA A+ is recognized as a performance certification.
When taking the exams, it’s important to manage your time wisely. Most of the performance-based questions will appear at the beginning of the exam, and you won’t be able to see a clock when working on each one.
Q5) How Much Does the CompTIA A+ Certification Cost?
It's a simple question, but there can be multiple answers based on your situation and the options you choose. Of course, the quick answer is that each exam voucher you’ll need to acquire to take your test is $219. You will need two vouchers to pass two exams to certify.
However, you may qualify for discounts that can decrease this price, and you may want to consider additional learning and training that can change the bottom line as well. Read on to find out more.
Q6) Why Does the CompTIA A+ Certification Expire After Three Years?
Your job in IT comes standard with constant change, and it’s understood that technology advances at a breakneck pace. Your career success requires you to be ahead of the curve and be familiar with the technology that makes a meaningful impact in the market and constantly changes our lives at work and at home.
CompTIA works closely with industry partners and has determined that a substantial change in the use of technology usually takes place about every three years. To that end, we’re continuously updating our exams. Renewing your certification gives you a great opportunity to document your knowledge in technology areas that matter to employers and are important to your IT career.
Q7) How Do I Get My CompTIA A+ Certification?
You can earn the CompTIA A+ certification by passing two separate exams. There’s no single way to ensure you pass, but there’s common sense advice that can increase your chances to pass your exams and achieve your CompTIA A+ certification.
In their very basic nature, the two exams that lead to CompTIA A+ certification are not that much different from any other written test. Both exams use various question types to verify your knowledge in specific areas of information technology, such as computer hardware and software as they relate to IT support. Being well prepared remains your best bet to score a positive exam outcome of passing the tests and being awarded the CompTIA A+ certification.
Q8) How Long Will It Take Me to Get CompTIA A+?
In short, there’s no straight answer to this question because it all depends on how much you already know, how much you have to learn, how quickly you learn and when you’ll feel confident enough to take the exam and pass it.
Some classroom training covers all of the CompTIA A+ material in one week, and others stretch it out over several months.
If you choose to learn on your own, you may be able to acquire the necessary knowledge within a few days, weeks or months – depending on how much knowledge and IT experience you already have.
While we cannot tell you how long it will take you personally to get your CompTIA A+ certification, we do recommend that you invest enough time in your exam preparation to make sure that you know what you need to know instead of racing through the curriculum and running a greater risk of missing some exam objectives and requirements.
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CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach (Exams 2201001 and 2201002) (ComptiaA)instructor was good knew his stuff. quickstart could have been quicker letting me start courses but it seems like a good program for the most part
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John Magill is a great instructor. Very knowledgeable. Encouraged participation and stepped in when I was struggling with labs. I have worked 1-3 years in the IT industry when taking this training.
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