What you’ll learn
The CompTIA A+ Core 1 V15 and Core 2 V15 certification exams will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
Install, configure, and maintain hardware components and mobile devices
Troubleshoot hardware, network, and connectivity issues
Understand networking basics and configure SOHO networks
Explain virtualisation and cloud computing concepts
Use troubleshooting tools to diagnose and resolve technical problems
CompTIA at Lumify Work
CompTIA is the voice of the world’s information technology (IT) industry. A non-profit association, CompTIA offers IT professionals vendor neutral, industry-leading IT certifications. Lumify Work is proud to be a CAPP Gold Partner – offering A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, Pentest+, and more.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1201 Certification Exam.
Course subjects
Refer to the exam objectives for a deeper dive into the A+ Core 1 curriculum.
Domain 1 - Mobile devices
Hardware setup: installing components like batteries, cameras, and Wi-Fi antennas.
Accessory options: configuring USB, Bluetooth, NFC, and docking stations.
Network setup: configuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular data, and synchronisation settings.
Troubleshooting: identifying and fixing hardware and connectivity issues.
Domaion 2 - Networking
Protocols and ports: learning about networking protocols, ports, and wireless technologies.
SOHO networks: setting up small office/home office networks, including IP addressing and VPNs.
Networking tools: troubleshooting with crimpers, cable testers, and Wi-Fi analysers.
Domain 3 - Hardware
Component installation: setting up RAM, CPUs, and storage devices.
Cables and connectors: working with HDMI, Ethernet, and USB cables.
Peripheral devices: installing and maintaining printers, scanners, and other peripherals.
Motherboards and power: configuring motherboards, power supplies, and cooling solutions.
Domain 4 - Virtualisation and cloud computing
Virtualisation concepts: understanding virtual machines, hypervisors, and desktop virtualisation.
Cloud models: learning about IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
Domain 5 - Hardware and network troubleshooting
Diagnosing issues: identifying and fixing hardware, network, and connectivity problems.
Troubleshooting tools: using multimeters, cable testers, and loopback plugs.
Prerequisites
To maximise your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft Windows environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following official CompTIA courses:
Note: The prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exam. For the most up-to-date information about the exam prerequisites, complete the form on this page.
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Terms & Conditions
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