CompTIA’s A+ certification is the top credential for associate-level IT professionals.
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Online CompTIA A+ Training Course
This 100% online course will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1001 and 220-1002. You’ll learn how to install and configure operating systems, expand IT security, troubleshoot software and other common operational procedures.
Job Outlook
- According to PayScale.com, certified IT and computer support specialists can earn around $44,970 per year on average.
- Earning CompTIA A+ certification expands job opportunities for computer and IT support specialists because it focuses on knowledge that can be applied across computer systems and networks.
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics also lists “Computer Support Specialist” among its most promising career areas, expecting 10 percent annual growth in job opportunities over the coming decade.
Online CompTIA A+ Training Course FAQs
- COMPTIA A+ (220-1001)
- Desktop and laptop assembly, motherboards, BIOS and Processors
- Troubleshooting cooling and power issues, maintaining and install hard drives and storage
- Common approaches to network connections, router setup, TCP/IP and local networking
- Mobile device security and virtualization
- COMPTIA A+ (220-1002)
- Troubleshooting and maintaining WINDOWS, MAC & LINUX
- Best practices for securing Windows from malicious software
WHY SHOULD I GET COMPTIA A+ CERTIFIED?
The CompTIA A+ certification addresses performance-based topics and questions that prove you can think on your feet and solve systems, software and network problems in real-time.
WHAT DO IT/COMPUTER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS DO?
Support specialists install and support hardware, including computers, accessories, mobile devices and network equipment. They also monitor, maintain and troubleshoot hardware, networks, operating systems and applications.
WHICH JOB TITLES IS THE COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATED WITH?
Every organization creates its own job titles. CompTIA A+ certified professionals could work as a service desk analyst, technical support specialist, desktop support administrator, help desk technician or system support specialist.
Course Objectives
- Learn the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting processes for most devices.
- Be fully prepared to sit for the CompTIA 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams.
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Instructors
David Grimes
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
