CompTIA A+ CORE 1 (exam 220-1201)
Core 1 (220-1201) validates the skills required to work as an IT support technician, focusing on physical hardware, mobile devices, wired/wireless networks, virtualization concepts, and troubleshooting hardware and connectivity issues. It is the most hands-on and practical component of the A+ certification.
🧪 This course includes official practical laboratories
🔹Mount and configure essential hardware🔹Configure and troubleshoot networks🔹Manage mobile devices🔹Create and manage basic virtual environments🔹Diagnosticate hardware and connectivity failures
CompTIA A+ Course - A+ Certification - Technical Support - Hardware and Software - Networking Fundamentals - Diagnostics and Repair - Hands-on Labs - CompTIA Training
Training objectives
- Master the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and mobile devices.
- Understand basic networks (IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi, SOHO).
- Apply essential virtualization and cloud concepts.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and connectivity failures.
- Use professional technical support tools.
CompTIA A+ CORE 1 Course Content
Focused on hardware, networks, mobile devices, virtualization, and troubleshooting.
Module 1. Mobile Devices
- Hardware components: batteries, cameras, Wi-Fi antennas, M.2/NVMe cards.
- Mobile system configuration.
- Accessories and connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth, NFC, docking stations.
- Synchronization and mobile network options.
- Mobile device troubleshooting: charging, screen, battery, and connectivity issues.
Module 2. Networks (Networking)
- Fundamental concepts: IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, gateway.
- Protocols and ports: HTTP/S, RDP, SSH, SMB, POP/IMAP, SMTP, LDAP, SNMP.
- Wireless networks: 802.11 standards, WPA2/WPA3, channels, bands.
- SOHO configuration: router, switch, modem, VPN, NAT.
- Network tools: crimpers, cable testers, Wi-Fi analyzers.
Module 3. Hardware
- Installation of RAM, CPU, power supplies, cooling.
- Storage: HDD, SSD, NVMe, RAID configurations.
- Cables and connectors: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB, Ethernet.
- Printers and peripherals: installation and maintenance.
- Motherboards, buses, sockets, firmware.
Module 4. Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors.
- Virtual machine concepts.
- Cloud models: IaaS, SaaS, PaaS.
- Common applications in corporate environments.
Module 5. Troubleshooting (Hardware/Network)
- Structured hardware diagnostics.
- Analysis of physical and Wi-Fi network failures.
- Tools: multimeter, cable testers, loopback plugs.
- Identifying symptoms, probable causes, and solutions.
Module 6. General summary of exam 1201
- Hardware and mobile devices.
- Wired/wireless networks.
- Virtualization and cloud.
- Intensive troubleshooting.
CompTIA A+ Laboratory (1201)
This lab provides comprehensive training for IT professionals in fundamental hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting skills across diverse computing environments. It covers essential mobile device components and connectivity, wired and wireless network configurations, mobile device management, cloud services, and practical diagnostic techniques for various PC and network issues. Through hands-on and theoretical exercises, participants develop the ability to effectively install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot systems and networks in real-world computing environments. This lab prepares students for exam 220-1201.
Prerequisites
CompTIA does not require formal qualifications, but the following is recommended:
- Basic computer skills.
- Familiarity with Windows systems and common hardware.
- General experience in technical support or use (desirable, not required).
- Ability to follow technical instructions in English (official documentation is in that language).
Language
- Course: English
- Labs: English
