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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202)

Master the essential skills required for a career in IT with our comprehensive CompTIA A+ Course, covering everything from hardware to security.

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About This Course

Are you ready to launch or advance your career in IT? Our CompTIA A+ course is your complete guide to mastering the fundamentals of IT support. This is the best online course for CompTIA A+ 220-1101 & 220-1102, designed to equip you with the knowledge and the skills required to pass the CompTIA A+ core exam prep & become a certified IT professional.

Our curriculum aligns directly with the official CompTIA A+ Core 1 objectives and the objectives for Core 2, ensuring that you are fully prepared for both exams.

With more than 25 interactive lessons, you’ll gain practical experience & expand your knowledge base. The course contents are accessible on your mobile & tablet devices, hence allowing you to study anytime, anywhere. We focus on helping you to prepare for both CompTIA A+ Core (220-1201) & CompTIA A+ core (220-1202) exams, making this the ultimate resource for your certification.

Skills You’ll Get

 

  • Introduction to A+: Understanding the CompTIA A+ certification as well as the CompTIA A+ core 1 exam prep course objectives. 
  • Hardware Fundamentals: Master motherboards, processors, memory & cooling systems. Learn about the expansion cards, storage devices, & power supplies. 
  • Operating Systems: Gain a deep understanding of operating system basics, including Windows, MacOS, & Linux. 
  • OS Configuration & Administration: Master Windows configuration, administartion & command-line tools. 
  • Scripting & Automation: Learn the basics of scripting, remote access, & artificial intelligence.
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1

Introduction Volume 1: Core 1 Exam 220-1201

  • What Is CompTIA A+ Certification?
  • What Does This Course Cover?
  • The CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives for Core 1 220-1201
2

Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • Understanding Motherboards
  • Understanding Processors
  • Understanding Memory
  • Understanding Cooling Systems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
3

Expansion Cards, Storage Devices, and Power Supplies

  • Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards
  • Understanding Storage Devices
  • Understanding Power Supplies
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
4

Peripherals, Cables, and Connectors

  • Understanding Peripheral Devices
  • Understanding Cables and Connectors
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
5

Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware

  • Working with Laptop and Mobile Device Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
6

Printers and Multifunction Devices

  • Understanding Print Technologies and Imaging Processes
  • Installing and Maintaining Printers
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
7

Networking Fundamentals

  • Understanding Networking Principles
  • Identifying Common Network Hardware
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
8

Introduction to TCP/IP

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Understanding Virtual Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
9

Network Services

  • Understanding Network Services
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
10

Wireless and SOHO Networking

  • Understanding Wireless Networking Technologies
  • Installing and Configuring SOHO Networks
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
11

Mobile Connectivity and Application Support

  • Understanding Mobile Connectivity
  • Understanding Mobile App Support
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
12

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

  • Understanding Virtualization
  • Understanding Cloud Computing
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
13

Core Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Understanding Troubleshooting Best Practices
  • Troubleshooting Motherboards, RAM, CPUs, and Power Problems
  • Troubleshooting Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshooting Networking Problems
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
14

Mobile Device, Display, and Printer Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
  • Troubleshooting Common Mobile Device Issues
  • Troubleshooting Printer Issues
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
15

Introduction Volume 2: Core 2 Exam 220-1202

  • What Does This Course Cover for Core 2 Exam 220-1202?
  • The CompTIA A+ Exam Objectives Core 2 Exam 220-1202
16

Operating System Basics

  • Understanding Operating Systems
  • Understanding Applications
  • Introduction to Windows
  • Preparing for the Exam
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
17

Windows Configuration

  • Interacting with Operating Systems
  • The Windows Registry
  • Disk Management
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
18

Windows Administration

  • Installing and Upgrading Windows
  • Command-Line Tools
  • Networking in Windows
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
19

Working with macOS and Linux

  • macOS and Linux
  • Applications on macOS
  • macOS Components
  • macOS System Folders
  • Best Practices
  • Linux Administration
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
20

Security Concepts

  • Physical Security Concepts
  • Physical Security for Staff
  • Logical Security
  • Malware
  • Mitigating Software Threats
  • Social Engineering Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Common Security Threats
  • Exploits and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Best Practices
  • Destruction and Disposal Methods
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
21

Securing Operating Systems

  • Working with Windows OS Security Settings
  • Web Browser Security
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wireless)
  • Securing a SOHO Network (Wired)
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
22

Troubleshooting Operating Systems and Security

  • Troubleshooting Common Microsoft Windows OS Problems
  • Troubleshooting Security Issues
  • Best Practices for Malware Removal
  • Troubleshooting Mobile OS Issues
  • Troubleshooting Mobile Security Issues
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
23

Scripting, Remote Access, and Artificial Intelligence

  • Scripting
  • Remote Access
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
24

Safety and Environmental Concerns

  • Understanding Safety Procedures
  • Understanding Environmental Controls
  • Understanding Policies, Licensing, and Privacy
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials
25

Documentation and Professionalism

  • Documentation and Support
  • Change Management Best Practices
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Demonstrating Professionalism
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

1

Documentation and Professionalism

  • Connecting a Desktop
  • Connecting a Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
  • Connecting Internal Components of a Desktop
  • Troubleshooting the Slow Performance Issue
  • Enabling and Disabling a Device Driver
  • Replacing SMPS
  • Protecting the Computer Using a UPS
  • Replacing the RAM in a Laptop
  • Configuring Virtual Memory
  • Formatting and Cleaning a Disk
  • Creating a Volume with Disk Management
  • Performing Disk Cleanup
  • Troubleshooting Memory Issue of a Desktop
  • Installing an SD Card
  • Inserting and Ejecting a USB Drive
  • Connecting an External Hard Disk
  • Replacing the Internal HDD
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Creating and Managing Dynamic Disks
  • Creating RAID Arrays
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Creating a VHD
  • Adjusting Display Settings
  • Installing the Sound Card
  • Connecting an External Speaker and Headphones
  • Setting up a Wireless Inkjet Printer
  • Installing a Printer
  • Sharing a Printer
  • Installing App and Configuring Permission Settings
  • Connecting an iPhone to Wi-Fi
  • Setting a Data-Usage Limit
  • Connecting a Laptop to a Personal Mobile Hotspot
  • Connecting an iPhone to a Laptop via Bluetooth
  • Configuring Email and Synchronization on Mobile Devices
  • Connecting a Docking Station
  • Replacing a Laptop Battery
  • Replacing the SSD in a Laptop
  • Setting a Secure Passcode on iPhone
  • Configuring iPad Access Control and Authentication
  • Setting Up Mobile Device Encryption and Backup on an iPad
  • Jailbreaking an iPhone Exploring Customization and Risks
  • Updating iPhone iOS and Security Patches
  • Performing a Factory Reset on an Android Phone
  • Joining a Workstation to an AD Domain
  • Connecting to an Ethernet Network
  • Connecting to a Cable Modem
  • Connecting to a DSL Network
  • Creating a VM in Azure
  • Securing the Browser
  • Setting Up Azure Storage and Uploading a File
  • Creating and Deploying a Web App
  • Creating an Azure IoT Hub
  • Configuring an IPv6 Address
  • Configuring an IPv4 Address
  • Creating a VLAN
  • Configuring the SSID
  • Changing the Password for the Router
  • Configuring a Router Manually
  • Creating a Home Wireless Network
  • Configuring a Router
  • Configuring a DHCP Server
  • Configuring a DNS Server
  • Exploring APIPA and Loopback Addresses
  • Implementing a SOHO Network
  • Configuring NAT
  • Casting an Android Device to a Television
  • Troubleshooting IP Addressing Issues
  • Configuring an SSH Server
  • Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
  • Configuring NIC Teaming
  • Configuring Advanced Network Adapter Settings
  • Mapping a Network Drive
  • Setting Up and Using Network File Sharing
  • Using BitLocker to Encrypt a Drive
  • Encrypting a File Using EFS
  • Compressing and Extracting Files Using 7-Zip
  • Configuring Display Language, Region, and Keyboard Layout
  • Personalizing Windows
  • Exploring Windows Registry
  • Diagnosing Network Issues Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Creating a Volume with Diskpart
  • Using the ipconfig and ifconfig Commands
  • Using System Commands
  • Creating and Executing a Shell Script
  • Creating and Executing a Python Script
  • Creating and Executing a PowerShell Script
  • Creating a Swap Partition
  • Enabling the Shadow Copies Feature
  • Configuring Windows Update
  • Creating a Restore Point
  • Configuring and Using File History
  • Creating and Scheduling a Backup in Windows
  • Observing Control Panel Options from Different Views
  • Installing an Application Based on System Requirements in Windows
  • Installing and Uninstalling an Application in Windows
  • Adding an MMC Snap-in
  • Using Task Scheduler
  • Managing Users and Groups in Windows
  • Viewing Logs in Windows Event Viewer
  • Setting Up a User Account
  • Configuring and Managing User Permissions in Windows
  • Configuring UAC Settings
  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS
  • Mounting a Drive to a Folder
  • Disabling a Service
  • Using Task Manager for Performance Analysis
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Monitoring System Performance Using Resource Monitor
  • Creating a Power Plan
  • Using Microsoft Office 365 Tools
  • Configuring an IP Address in Linux
  • Managing Files and Directories
  • Manipulating Files Using Command-Line Utilities
  • Creating Backups in Linux
  • Implementing Malware Protection on Linux
  • Encrypting and Decrypting a File Using OpenSSL
  • Creating an Extended and Logical Partition
  • Searching for Files and Text in Linux
  • Archiving and Compressing Files in Linux
  • Managing Linux Passwords
  • Viewing Network Details Using Linux Commands
  • Managing Linux Processes
  • Using the SET Tool
  • Performing Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption
  • Implementing PGP for Secure Email and File Encryption
  • Managing Linux File Permissions and Editing Text Files
  • Implementing Physical Security
  • Examining Kerberos Settings
  • Configuring Port Security on an Access Port
  • Implementing MFA on Mobile Devices
  • Defending Against IP Spoofing
  • Simulating a DDoS Attack
  • Simulating a DoS Attack
  • Creating an OU
  • Configuring Group Policy Management
  • Configuring Folder Redirection in Windows
  • Configuring NTFS Permissions
  • Sharing a Folder with a Specific User and Group
  • Managing File Attributes and Permissions
  • Configuring Firewall Rules and Monitoring Network Logs Using pfsense
  • Configuring Windows Defender Firewall
  • Detecting Threats Using Windows Defender
  • Configuring a Windows Firewall
  • Configuring Proxy Settings
  • Using the Remote Desktop Service
  • Adding a VPN Network
  • Completing the Chain of Custody Form
  • Reporting an Issue
  • Enforcing Password Settings
  • Creating a Bus Topology

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The CompTIA A+ course is perfect for anyone who is looking forward to start a career in IT, including entry-level help desk technicians, technical support specialists, field service technicians, as well as IT professionals who wants to formalize their skills with a globally recognized certification.

  Our course is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for passing both the CompTIA A+ Core (220-1201) & CompTIA A+ core (220-1202) exams. We do provide a structured learning environment on all the CompTIA A+ core 1 objectives and the objectives for the second core exam. The course is also includes practice tests & exam essentials to reinforce the learning & ensure that you are ready for the certification. Is this course up-to-date with the latest CompTIA A+ exams?

   Yes, the course is fully updated for the CompTIA A+ 220-1201 & 220-1202 exam. The content reflects on the latest changes to the exam objectives and includes of new technologies and best practices. Our CompTIA A+ core exam prep materials are constantly reviewed & updated to ensure accuracy & relevance.

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