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CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.

Troubleshoot and problem solve core service and support challenges while applying best practices for documentation, change management, and scripting CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

  • The only credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment
  • Trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles
  • Regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following new content:

  • Demonstrate baseline security skills for IT support professionals
  • Configure device operating systems, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android and iOS and administer client-based as well as cloud-based (SaaS) software
  • Using security and web browsing best practices
  • Support basic IT infrastructure and networking
  • Configure and support PC, mobile and IoT device hardware
  • Implement basic data backup and recovery methods and apply data storage and management best practices

9 Skills That You Master and Validate with CompTIA A+

HARDWARE

Identifying, using, and connecting hardware components and devices

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Install and support Windows OS including command line & client support. Understand Mac OS, Linux and mobile OS

SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support

NETWORKING

Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO

HARDWARE & NETWORK                       TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshoot device and network issues

SECURITY

Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections

MOBILE DEVICES

Install & configure laptops and other mobile devices

VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD                     COMPUTING

Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts & set up client-side virtualization

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism

Companies that use A+

Jobs that use A+

Service Desk Analyst

Help Desk Tech

Technical Support Specialist

Field Service Technician

Associate Network Engineer 

 

Data Support Technician

Desktop Support Administrator

End User Computing Technician

Help Desk Technician

System Support Specialist

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