This self-paced Pearson CompTIA A+ Core 1 course is based on a vendor-neutral exam that measures knowledge of industry-standard technology. It covers the basic concepts of PC or mobile device hardware, networking, virtualizations and clous computing, and troubleshooting hardware and network issues.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the COMPTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Course components:

• Lessons
• Video learning
• MeasureUp Practice Test for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration: Approximately 95 hours. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

• Entry-level IT professional with knowledge equivalent to what is learned in 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience in a lab or in the field.

Prerequisites:

• 6 months to 1-year professional experience working with desktop PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
• Experience navigating through Windows and accessing the Internet.
• Basic knowledge of macOS and Linux features.

Course objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

• Understand the installation, configuration, and network of mobile devices.
• Compare and contrast network protocols.
• Describe different types of hardware and their uses.
• Describe common cloud models and how they interact with client-side virtualizations.
• Discuss hardware and network trouble shooting.

Required course materials: Self-paced Pearson CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Courseware.