CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)

This is the first of a two-course series and is designed to prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam. It’s an internationally-recognized, fundamental IT training certification. Not interested in certification? No problem! Even if you just want to learn about the basics of IT and computers, I’ve got you covered.

• Course 1: TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1101) (this course)

• Course 2: TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1102)

To become fully A+ certified you will need to pass both the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.

WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS COURSE?

Technology is ranked as the #1 source of U.S. jobs. Are you looking to kickstart your career, improve your existing IT skills, or increase your chances of getting that IT job? Did you know 96% of HR managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment?

Some jobs that use A+ certifications are Support Specialists (avg. 54,500/yr.), Field Service Technicians (avg. 46,000/yr.), and Desktop Support Analysts (avg. 60,000/yr.).

More Certifications = More money

• A+ Cert with no other certifications = 47,500/yr.

• A+ Cert with 1 or 2 other active certs. = 84,250/yr.

• A+ Cert with 3 or 4 other active certs. = 92,080/yr.

• A+ Cert with 5 or 6 other active certs. = 97,310/yr.

• A+ Cert with 7 or 8 other active certs. = 105,150/yr.

Not looking for a cert? Maybe you’re just interested in how to keep your home network router from constantly doing that annoying red-blinky-light thing. Or be the family hero and set up that awesome smart thermostat you’ve had in your Amazon cart for a year! Or perhaps you want to learn how to get your iPhone to work so you don’t have to keep asking your friend’s brother’s aunt’s niece for help. Whatever your motivation, this course is perfect to help give you a robust IT foundational knowledge in a way that’s easy-to-understand. And, hopefully, you’ll have a few laughs with me along the way.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

SOOOOO much! This course is a great deal, check it out:

• Over 15 hours of video

• PDFs of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam objectives

• End-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge

• Q&A section where you have access to me and my team of teaching assistants to answer any questions you might have

• 50-question practice test with objectives weighted like the real exam

• 30-day money-back guarantee

• Lifetime access

• Certificate of completion

WHAT’S COVERED?

Exam Domain 1.0 Mobile Devices – 15%

• Laptop hardware components

• Mobile device types (tablets, smart phones)

• Setting up mobile devices (syncing and networking)

Exam Domain 2.0 Networking – 20%

• Networking hardware devices (routers, switches, firewalls)

• Configuring a basic SOHO network

• Networking configuration concepts (IPv4, IPv6, DNS, VPNs)

• Internet connections and network types (cable, fiber, LANs)

Exam Domain 3.0 Hardware – 25%

• Cables and connectors (USB, Ethernet, HDMI, Lightning, Thunderbolt)

• Motherboards, CPUs, power supplies, RAM, hard drives and SSDs

• Peripherals (printers, monitors, keyboards, microphones)

• The joy of troubleshooting printers

Exam Domain 4.0 Virtualization and Cloud Computing – 11%

• Cloud computing (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, elasticity, cloud storage)

• Client-side virtualization (virtual machines, hypervisors)

Exam Domain 5.0 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting – 29%

• Resolve problems with best practices and industry standards

• Troubleshoot RAM, motherboards, CPUs, power supplies, hard drives, display issues

• Troubleshoot mobile device issues, printers, wired/wireless networks

EXAM INFO

Exam code: 220-1101

Max. 90 questions (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and performance-based)

Length of exam: 90 minutes

Passing score: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)

Exam cost: $239

Languages: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai, and Spanish.

Recommended experience: 9-12 months’ hands-on experience in a lab or in the field

HOW DO I TAKE THE COMPTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 EXAM?

Buy an exam voucher (get your discount voucher at Total Seminars’ website), schedule your exam on the Pearson VUE website, then take the exam at a qualifying Pearson VUE testing center. You can take one exam at a time, or schedule to take both exams at the same time.

To become fully A+ certified you will need to pass both the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.