Course Summary

This CertPREP CompTIA A+ Core 1 course is based on a vendor-neutral exam that measures knowledge of industry-standard technology. It covers the basic concepts of PC or mobile device hardware, networking, virtualizations and clous computing, and troubleshooting hardware and network issues.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the COMPTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Methodology:
  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.
Duration: 

Approximately 95 hours. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:
  • Entry-level IT professional with knowledge equivalent to what is learned in 6 to 12 months of hands-on experience in a lab or in the field.
Prerequisites:
  • 6 months to 1-year professional experience working with desktop PCs, laptops, and mobile devices.
  • Experience navigating through Windows and accessing the Internet.
  • Basic knowledge of macOS and Linux features.
Course Outline

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:  

  • Understand the installation, configuration, and network of mobile devices.
  • Compare and contrast network protocols.
  • Describe different types of hardware and their uses.
  • Describe common cloud models and how they interact with client-side virtualizations.
  • Discuss hardware and network trouble shooting.

Lesson 1: Mobile Devices

  • Installing and Configuring Laptop Hardware and Components
  • Display Components of Mobile Devices
  • Setting Up and Configuring Accessories and Ports of Mobile Devices
  • Configuring Basic Mobile Device Network Connectivity and Application Support

Lesson 2: Networking

  • TCP and UDP Ports, Protocols, and Their Purpose
  • Networking Hardware Devices
  • Compare and Contrast Wireless Networking Protocols
  • Summarize the Services Provided by Networked Hosts
  • Install and Configure a Basic Wired/Wireless SOHO Network
  • Network Configuration Concepts
  • Internet Connection Types, Network Types, and Their Features
  • Using Networking Tool

Lesson 3: Hardware

  • Basic Cable Types
  • Installing RAM Types
  • Installing Storage Devices
  • Installing Motherboards, CPUs, and Add-on Cards
  • Power Supplies
  • Multifunction Devices/Printers and Settings
  • Print Technologies

Lesson 4: Virtualizations and Cloud Computing

  • Common Cloud Models
  • Client-Side Virtualization Overview

Lesson 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting Methodology
  • Troubleshooting Motherboard, RAM, CPU, and Power Issues
  • Troubleshooting Storage Drives and RAID Arrays
  • Troubleshooting Video, Projector, and Display Issues
  • Mobile Device Troubleshooting
  • Printer Troubleshooting
  • Network Troubleshooting

Lessons 6-9 are CertPREP CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) content.