CompTIA A+ Certification Training
The credential employers use to identify the person who can actually fix it. CompTIA A+ validates hands-on ability across hardware, operating systems, networking, mobile devices, and endpoint security - and it is the only entry-level IT certification that tests those skills through performance-based scenarios, not just multiple choice.
Duration
75 hours / 2 weeks (Core 1 + Core 2, Mon–Fri)
Tuition
$2,295
Delivery Method
Instructor-led bootcamp (in-person, hands-on labs). Private tutoring and evening class options available on request.
Location
San Diego, CA — on-site delivery also available worldwide at your unit or command
Course Overview
CompTIA A+ is the baseline qualification for anyone moving into technical support, help desk, or endpoint administration. It covers the technologies a support professional touches every day: PC and laptop hardware, Windows, macOS and Linux, wired and wireless networking, virtualization and cloud fundamentals, mobile device management, printers, and the security controls that protect all of it.
What separates A+ from other entry-level credentials is how it is assessed. Alongside multiple choice, candidates work through performance-based questions that simulate real support tasks, so passing demonstrates applied competence rather than memorization. That is why A+ appears in more technical support job postings than any other IT certification.
Certification requires passing two exams in the Core Series - Core 1 and Core 2. This course prepares you for both.
Who This Course Is For
- Help desk and service desk technicians
- Desktop and end-user support specialists
- Field service technicians
- Junior systems administrators
- Associate network engineers
- System support technicians
- Career changers entering IT with no prior certification
Exam Breakdown
CompTIA A+ certification requires passing both Core Series exams. Each is 90 minutes and combines multiple choice with performance-based questions.
Core 1 (220-1201)
- Mobile Devices - installing and configuring laptops and mobile hardware
- Networking - network types, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, and SOHO configurations
- Hardware - identifying, connecting, and supporting hardware components
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing - core concepts and client-side deployment
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting - structured diagnosis and resolution
Passing score: 675 on a scale of 100-900
Core 2 (220-1202)
- Operating Systems - Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS
- Security - identifying and mitigating threats to devices and connections
- Software Troubleshooting - resolving PC and mobile software faults
- Operational Procedures - safety, documentation, communication, and professionalism
Passing score: 700 on a scale of 100-900
Exam objectives are revised periodically by CompTIA. Confirm the current version on CompTIA's official site before scheduling.
Course Outline
Twenty modules covering the full Core 1 and Core 2 objective set.
Module 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors
- Explain cable types and connectors
- Install and configure motherboards
- Explain legacy cable types
Module 2: Installing System Devices
- Install and configure power supplies and cooling
- Select and install storage devices
- Install and configure system memory
- Install and configure CPUs
Module 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware
- Apply troubleshooting methodology
- Configure BIOS/UEFI
- Troubleshoot power and disk issues
- Troubleshoot system and display issues
Module 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware
- Compare network types
- Compare networking hardware
- Explain network cable types
- Compare wireless networking types
Module 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections
- Compare internet connection types
- Use basic TCP/IP concepts
- Compare protocols and ports
- Compare network configuration concepts
Module 6: Supporting Network Services
- Summarize services provided by networked hosts
- Compare internet and embedded appliances
- Troubleshoot networks
Module 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
- Summarize client-side virtualization
- Summarize cloud concepts
Module 8: Supporting Mobile Devices
- Set up mobile devices and peripherals
- Configure mobile device apps
- Install and configure laptop hardware
- Troubleshoot mobile device issues
Module 9: Supporting Print Devices
- Deploy printer and multifunction devices
- Replace print device consumables
- Troubleshoot print device issues
Module 10: Configuring Windows
- Configure Windows user settings
- Configure Windows system settings
Module 11: Managing Windows
- Use management consoles
- Use performance and troubleshooting tools
- Use command-line tools
Module 12: Identifying OS Types and Features
- Explain OS types
- Compare Windows editions
Module 13: Supporting Windows
- Perform OS installations and upgrades
- Install and configure applications
- Troubleshoot Windows OS problems
Module 14: Managing Windows Networking
- Manage Windows networking
- Troubleshoot Windows networking
- Configure Windows security settings
- Manage Windows shares
Module 15: Managing Linux and macOS
- Identify features of Linux
- Identify features of macOS
Module 16: Configuring SOHO Network Security
- Explain attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Compare wireless security protocols
- Configure SOHO router security
- Summarize security measures
Module 17: Managing Security Settings
- Configure workstation security
- Configure browser security
- Troubleshoot workstation security issues
Module 18: Supporting Mobile Software
- Configure mobile OS security
- Troubleshoot mobile OS and app software
- Troubleshoot mobile OS and app security
Module 19: Using Support and Scripting Tools
- Use remote access technologies
- Implement backup and recovery
- Explain data handling best practices
- Identify basics of scripting
Module 20: Implementing Operational Procedures
- Implement best practice documentation
- Use proper communication techniques
- Use common safety and environmental procedures
What Your Training Includes
- Instructor-led training covering the full Core 1 and Core 2 objective set
- Official CompTIA courseware
- Hands-on virtual lab environment
- Performance-based question practice
- Structured exam preparation and review
- Post-class instructor support
Program Details
This bootcamp runs as an 75-hour program across two weeks (Core 1 + Core 2, Monday–Friday), combining instructor-led lecture, hands-on labs, and exam-focused review. Private tutoring and evening class formats are available on request — contact us for the next scheduled start date.
We are not able to accept Tuition Assistance (TA) or GI Bill at this time. Courses are funded through command funding, organizational funding through your employer, or your service's COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) program — contact us to confirm your eligibility.
DoD 8140 / 8570 Alignment
CompTIA A+ is an approved baseline certification for Information Assurance Technical Level I and maps to several DoD cyber workforce roles.
Baseline Category
- IAT Level I
Mapped Work Roles
- Technical Support Specialist (411)
- System Administrator (451)
- Network Operations Specialist (441)
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support (521)
Upcoming Classes
Published dates for the next twelve months. Class weeks run Monday to Friday.
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