CompTIA A+ is the entry-level IT certification that proves foundational hardware, networking, and troubleshooting skills to every employer. This course covers the high-yield exam topics efficiently.
This is a text-first course that links out to the best supporting material on the internet instead of trying to replace it. The goal is to make this the best course on comptia a+ you can find — even without producing a single minute of custom video.
This course covers what the A+ tests and why — because understanding the concepts makes every exam question easier and makes you better at the job.
CompTIA A+ has two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102). This course covers the high-yield topics from both.
Professor Messer's free CompTIA study materials are the best free resource for A+ prep. This course links to his videos at the relevant moments.
Each day is designed to finish in about an hour of focused reading plus practice questions. No live classes, no quizzes.
Each day stands alone. Read them in order for the full picture, or jump straight to the day that answers the question you have today.
CPUs, RAM, storage, motherboards, PSUs, peripherals. The hardware components the A+ exam tests in detail and the specs that matter for troubleshooting.
TCP/IP, subnetting basics, wireless standards, common network protocols, and the networking troubleshooting commands the A+ expects you to know.
Mobile device management, iOS and Android troubleshooting, virtualization concepts, cloud computing basics. The modern IT environment topics added to recent A+ exams.
The A+ troubleshooting model: identify, theorize, test, establish plan, implement, verify. Applying it to hardware, software, network, and mobile problems.
Security fundamentals (malware, threats, social engineering), exam-taking strategy, practice question analysis, and the final preparation checklist.
Instead of shooting our own videos, we link to the best deep-dives already on YouTube. Watch them alongside the course. All external, all free, all from builders who ship this stuff.
Professor Messer's free CompTIA A+ study videos — the best free video resource for A+ exam preparation.
Detailed explanations of the hardware components the CompTIA A+ tests — CPU, RAM, storage, and peripheral devices.
TCP/IP, wireless networking, and network troubleshooting for the CompTIA A+ exam.
The CompTIA troubleshooting methodology and how to apply it to hardware, software, and network problems.
Test-taking strategies and study tips for passing CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 on the first attempt.
Study content specifically for the current CompTIA A+ exam versions — 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2).
The best way to go deeper on any topic is to read canonical open-source implementations. These repositories implement the core patterns covered in this course.
Curated sysadmin resources including monitoring, storage, and network tools relevant to A+ exam topics.
Networking tools and resources that complement the networking topics covered in the A+ exam.
Ansible for IT automation — the next step after A+ for IT professionals who want to automate the tasks they learn to do manually.
Network scanning and security auditing tool. Directly relevant to the A+ networking and security troubleshooting topics.
You want your first IT job and need the A+ certification to get past HR filters. This course gives you the preparation to pass both exams.
You work in IT support and want to formalize your knowledge with a recognized certification. The A+ covers exactly what you do every day.
You are moving from a non-technical career into IT. CompTIA A+ is the recognized entry point into the IT certifications pathway.
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