You landed here because A+1201 is a replacement for the following:
A+1101: CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (Exam 220-1101)
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This course replaces the following:
A+1101: CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (Exam 220-1101)
Mobile devices
- Hardware setup: installing components like batteries, cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas.
- Accessory options: configuring USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and docking stations.
- Network setup: configuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular data, and synchronization settings.
- Troubleshooting: identifying and fixing hardware and connectivity issues.
Networking
- Protocols and ports: learning about networking protocols, ports, and wireless technologies.
- SOHO networks: setting up small office/home office networks, including IP addressing and VPNs.
- Networking tools: troubleshooting with crimpers, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analyzers.
Hardware
- Component installation: setting up RAM, CPUs, and storage devices.
- Cables and connectors: working with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB cables.
- Peripheral devices: installing and maintaining printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
- Motherboards and power: configuring motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.
Virtualization and cloud computing
- Virtualization concepts: understanding virtual machines, hypervisors, and desktop virtualization.
- Cloud models: learning about IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
Hardware and network troubleshooting
- Diagnosing issues: identifying and fixing hardware, network, and connectivity problems.
- Troubleshooting tools: using multimeters, cable testers, and loopback plugs.
The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1201) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include supporting the use of PCs, mobile devices, and printers within a corporate or small office home office (SOHO) network. You can take this course to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (Exam 220-1201) certification examination.
To ensure your success in this course, you should have 12 months of hands-on experience working in a help desk technician, desktop support technician, or field service technician job role.
Hardware - Identifying, using and connecting hardware components and devices, including the broad knowledge about different devices that is now necessary to support the remote workforce
Operating Systems - Install and support Windows OS including command line and client support, system configuration imaging and troubleshooting for Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android and Linux OS
Software Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including common OS, malware and security issues
Networking - Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO
Troubleshooting - Troubleshoot real-world device and network issues quickly and efficiently
Security - Identify and protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and their network connections
Mobile Devices - Install and configure laptops and other mobile devices and support applications to ensure connectivity for end users
Virtualization and Cloud Computing - Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts and set up client-side virtualization
Operational Procedures - Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism