Newburyport Adult & Community Education

Course: Online CompTIA A+ Training

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam

CompTIA’s A+ certification is the top credential for associate-level IT professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you for CompTIA A+ certification exams 220-1001 and 220-1002. You’ll learn how to install and configure operating systems, expand IT security, troubleshoot software and other common operational procedures.

“I would recommend the CompTIA A+ course to someone in my position. If you need to get this type of IT information quickly all in one place and for a good price, the class is great for that,”—David P.

Job Outlook for CompTIA A+ Certified IT Professionals

  • According to PayScale.com, certified IT and computer support specialists can earn around $44,970 per year on average.
  • Earning CompTIA A+ certification expands job opportunities for computer and IT support specialists because it focuses on knowledge that can be applied across computer systems and networks.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics also lists “Computer Support Specialist” among its most promising career areas, expecting 10 percent annual growth in job opportunities over the coming decade.

Course Objectives

  • Learn the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting processes for most devices.

  • Be fully prepared to sit for the CompTIA 220-1001 and 220-1002 certification exams.

Prerequisites and Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites to take this course.
  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

CompTIA A+ FAQs

  • The CompTIA A+ certification addresses performance-based topics and questions that prove you can think on your feet and solve systems, software and network problems in real-time.
  • As the most respected associate-level IT certification in the industry, CompTIA A+ certification verifies that you have passed a standard that is supported by companies like Intel, Dell and HP.
  • Support specialists install and support hardware, including computers, accessories, mobile devices and network equipment.
  • They also monitor, maintain and troubleshoot hardware, networks, operating systems and applications.
  • Every organization creates its own job titles.
  • CompTIA A+ certified professionals could work as a service desk analyst, technical support specialist, desktop support administrator, help desk technician or system support specialist.