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CompTIA A+ Core 1

Prepare for your CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam with expert training in hardware, OS, networking, security, and troubleshooting to boost your IT career.

What you'll learn

The CompTIA A+ Core 1 journey prepares you with essential skills for excelling in IT support roles. You’ll explore hardware fundamentals, networking concepts, mobile devices, and virtualization, gaining a clear understanding of how these technologies work together. You’ll also dive into operating systems, security, and software troubleshooting. With hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you’ll develop the expertise needed to handle IT challenges effectively.

Course info

Level

Beginner

Approx. 22 hours

Time to complete

Certificate of completion

Yes

Path to completion

1

Mobile devices

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  • Given a scenario, install and configure laptop hardware and components
  • Compare and contrast the display components of mobile devices
  • Given a scenario, set up and configure accessories and ports of mobile devices

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Installing Hardware & Display Components

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Mobile Device Accessories & Network Connectivity

2

Networking

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  • Compare and contrast Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) andUser Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports, protocols, and their purposes
  • Compare and contrast common networking hardware
  • Compare and contrast protocols for wireless networking

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Networking Fundamentals

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Wireless Networking & Services

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Networking Concepts & Configurations

3

Hardware

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  • Explain basic cable types and their connectors, features, and purposes
  • Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM
  • Given a scenario, select and install storage devices

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Cable Types & Connectors

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: RAM & Storage Solutions

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Motherboards, CPUs, & Add-on Cards

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Power Supplies

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Multifunction Devices & Printer Consumables

4

Virtualization and cloud computing

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  • Summarize cloud-computing concepts
  • Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Cloud Computing Concepts

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Client-side Virtualization

5

Hardware and network troubleshooting

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  • Summarize cloud-computing concepts
  • Summarize aspects of client-side virtualization

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Best Practices for Resolving Problems

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Troubleshooting & Resolving Printer Issues

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CompTIA A+ Core 1: Troubleshooting Wired & Wireless Networks

6

Take the practice exam

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Practice exams are designed to help you prepare for your exam and perform on exam day. Study at your own pace, whenever you want, and wherever you are most comfortable. Practice with exam-like questions.

7

Schedule your exam

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After completing your studies, schedule your exam with the third-party provider.

8

Upload certification

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After you receive notification that you’ve been certified, upload your certification to achieve completion.

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Studies show earning certifications help you work better, earn more, and give you access to better job opportunities.

50% of tech professionals took certification-based training in the past year to grow their skills and increase their salary 

97% of leaders say certified staff adds value to their organization 

62% of people with certifications say their work quality improved 

45% of people with certifications say they can do their work faster 

97% of leaders say certified staff adds value to their organization 

50% of tech professionals took certification-based training in the past year to grow their skills and increase their salary 

Source: Skillsoft IT Skills and Salary Report 2023–2024

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