CompTIA A+ (220-1001 & 220-1002 Core Series) Certification Classroom Course in Brighton

Career Opportunities with a CompTIA A+ Certification

With a CompTIA A+ Certification, you can embark on an IT career in a range of Technical, Support and Service job roles.

CompTIA A+ Certificate job roles include:

•    Help Desk Technician – £22k
•    Service Desk Analyst – £25k
•    Technical Support Specialist – £26k
•    Associate Network Engineer – £27k
•    Data Support Technician – £28k

(Source: ITJobsWatch)

You can also undertake additional CompTIA certifications for specialist or more senior job roles, through our CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ Certifications. 

Why should I choose to study a CompTIA Certification?

CompTIA certifications are recognised internationally and offer the chance to learn the skills and practical elements required to thrive in an IT career in today’s marketplace.

Students new to IT

A CompTIA certification makes your CV stand out from your competition, while preparing you for work in the IT and Cyber Security sectors.

Current IT Professionals

If you already work in the IT industry, having a CompTIA A+ Certification will help you update your knowledge and opens additional career opportunities.

Why choose e-Careers?

We have helped over 555,000 delegates from over 50 countries to gain the qualifications they need to embark on a new career or work towards a promotion in their current job. Many of these were within the IT and Cyber Security sectors, meaning we have been able to fine-tune our offering and ensure the highest level of service and training as possible.

Our goal is to help you succeed. Don’t just take our word for it, we have achieved a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 students around the world! 

You’ll also benefit from:

•    Training sessions in Brighton which are focused on you
•    Recruitment insight to enhance your employability
•    Having a CompTIA Authorised Training Partner
•    Unlimited Tutor Support
•    Flexible payment plans

Learning Outcomes

•    Hardware – Identify, use and connect devices and hardware components
•    Networking – Be able to explain the different types of connections and networks, such as SOHO, WIFI and TCP/IP
•    Mobile Devices – Learn how to install and configure mobile devices and laptops
•    Operating Systems – Understand how to install and support Windows OS, Mac OS, Linus and Mobile OS
•    Hardware & Networking Troubleshooting – Troubleshoot network and device issues
•    Virtualization & Cloud Computing – Be able to compare Cloud Computing concepts and setup client-side virtualization
•    Software Troubleshooting – Understand how to troubleshoot mobile and PC device issues, such as application security support
•    Security – Protect against security vulnerabilities for devices and network connections
•    Operational Procedures – Follow best practice in the areas of communication, professionalism, safety and environmental impacts

CompTIA A+ Syllabus

Throughout this virtual classroom you will study the following modules:

•    Laptops, desktop PCs, smartphones, tablets, wearables, e-readers, GPS
•    Windows 10, 7, 8, 8.1, Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS X, Chrome OS
•    Mobile device network connectivity, application support and device synchronization
•    Networking hardware devices (Routers, switches, access points, cloud-based network controller, PoE, etc.)
•    Networked hosts, server role, Internet appliances, legacy systems
•    PC hardware tools and components, BIOS/UEFI settings, solid state drives (M2, NVME, SATA 2.5), RAID 10, hot swappable storage configurations
•    Custom PC configurations including virtualization workstations and NAS devices
•    Sharing multifunction devices and printers via OS settings, wired and wireless connections, 3D printing
•    Logical security concepts, Active Directory security settings, software tokens, MDM policies, MAC address filtering, certificates, VPN, DLP, email filtering
•    Security protocols and encryption (WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES), authentication methods (single-factor, multifactor, RADIUS, TACACS), security threat identification and prevention
•    Privacy concerns and policies (PII, PCI, GDPR, PHI)

CompTIA A+ Exam Details

• Exam Description
  • Mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting, installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
• Number of questions
  • Maximum of 90 questions per exam.
• Type of questions
  • Multiple-choice questions, with single and multiple responses, drag and drops and performance-based questions.
• Time Limit
  • 90 minutes per exam
• Passing Score
  • 220-1001: 675 out of 900
  • 220-1002: 700 out of 900
• Available Languages
  • English at launch. German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish

Exam Pass Guarantee

When you attend this Virtual Classroom training courses, we offer our ‘Exam Pass Guarantee’. We have found Virtual classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

•    Attend all class days and complete all assignments
•    Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom Training
•    Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use the materials and books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam, this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Payment Options

If you are funding your own course, we can provide a multitude of flexible payment plans and pricing options, some of which are listed below:

•    Pay for the course in full via bank transfer, debit/ credit card or PayPal;
•    Pay in 2 to 12 monthly instalments – interest free!
•    Alternative finance options*

*Finance is a great way to help you spread the cost of your purchase. To make it easy, you can apply for and complete the loan application quickly and entirely online.

We offer a range of interest-free and interest-bearing finance options to help you spread the cost of your purchase over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. Please contact our team today for further details.