Anyone who wants to strengthen their professional skills and improve their competitiveness on the job market in IT
Technicians who want to prepare for other advanced CompTIA certifications, such as CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+
New IT technicians who want to gain basic knowledge and skills in areas such as installation, configuration, maintenance and repair of computers and network equipment
CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002). Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series.
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
No. of questions: 90
Duration: 90 minutes
Type of Questions: Multiple-choice
Validity: 3 years after launch of certification
Passing Score: 220-1001: 675/900, and 220-1002: 700/900
Languages: English, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish
Recommended Experience: 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
The Computing Technology Industry Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the IT industry and professionals. CompTIA provides certification programs and resources for IT professionals at various levels and in various areas of IT.
CompTIA certification exam is part of the training. As part of the training, you will receive an exam voucher, with which you can reserve the date of the final exam after the training. The exam can be taken online or at one of the Pearson Vue test centers.
CompTIA certification is the outcome of a successfully completed exam.
CompTIA certifications do not require any prerequisites. However, some exams recommend some previous IT experience.