CompTIA A+ Certification
IT Success Stories Start with CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA A+ certification is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT practitioners. This certification serves as the stepping stone for entry into the IT industry and the prerequisite for more advanced CompTIA certifications. Individuals with A+ certification earn salaries ranging from $45K-$80K according to PayScale.com.
Why MicroTrain?
Microtrain offers certified instructors, in-classroom instruction, supplemental training materials and the MicroTrain Exam Pass Guarantee.
Certification Benefits
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Get Hired
- Eighty-six percent of hiring managers indicate IT certifications are a high or medium priority during the candidate evaluation process. (CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, January 2011)
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Get Recognized
- Sixty-four percent of IT hiring managers rate certifications as having extremely high or high value in validating the skills and expertise of job candidates. (CompTIA, Employer Perceptions of IT Training and Certification, January 2011)
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Get Ahead
- In a survey of 700 IT networking professionals, 60 percent said certification led to a new job. (Network World and SolarWinds, IT Networking Study, October 2011).
- When you pass a Microsoft Certification exam, you become a member of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) community with access to all of the benefits provided through the Microsoft Certification Program. You can use your Microsoft account to access the MCP member content, where you’ll find lots of ways to keep your skills relevant, applicable, and competitive.
- Exams you pass and certifications you earn become part of your official transcript, which you can allow potential employers to access directly. A Microsoft Certification is an industry standard that is recognized worldwide and can help open doors to potential job opportunities.
Who benefits from CompTIA A+ certification?
- Anyone looking to enter the IT industry in roles such as Technical Support Specialist, Field Service Technician, IT Support Technician, and IT Support Specialist
- Anyone in the IT industry looking to stay competitive and advance their career by gaining knowledge and certification
- Anyone in any industry or discipline who wishes to add an edge to their skillset by gaining technical knowledge
- Anyone interested in pursuing advanced CompTIA certifications such as Network+, Project+, and Security+
About this Course
This course prepares students for the A+ certification exam numbers 220-1101 and 220-1102.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure office computing equipment
- Describe computing technologies and basic principles
- Adhere to professional standards
- Use testing tools
Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA A+ candidates have at least 12 months of experience in PC repair or adequate academic training.
After achieving this certification, students will be prepared to pursue more advanced CompTIA certifications such as Network+, and Security+.
WIOA Approved Training Program
Outline
This course covers:
- Mobile device hardware
- Networking
- Hardware
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Hardware and Network troubleshooting
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Software Troubleshooting
- Operational Procedures
Prerequisites
Recommended for exam success: 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field
Exam Details
Exam 220-1202: CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ 220-1202 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.
The Logistics of Your Exam
- The cost of the exam is an additional $265
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Locate a Pearson Vue testing center near you
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Create a Pearson Vue Testing Account and Schedule Your Exam
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Review CompTIA Certification Exam Policies prior to taking your exam
Exam Information
| Exam Code | 220-1202 |
| Number of Questions | Maximum of 90 |
| Passing Score | 675 (out of 900) |
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| Length of Test | 90 minutes |
| Exam Results | Provided immediately |
Exam 220-1201 CompTIA A+
Exam details
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Exam version: V15; Core 1 and Core 2 exams must be taken from the same version, no mixing allowed
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Exam series code: 220-1201 (Core 1)
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Launch date: March 25, 2025
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Number of questions: Maximum of 90 per exam, including multiple-choice (single and multiple response), drag-and-drop, and performance-based questions
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Length of test: 90 minutes
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Passing score: A+ Core 1: 675 (on a scale of 900)
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Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role
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Languages: English
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Retirement: Usually three years after launch (estimated 2028)
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DoD 8140 approved work roles: Technical support specialist, system administrator, and cyber defense infrastructure support specialist
Exam Pass Guarantee
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Raves & Praise
Robert Graf
MCSA
Microtrain presents the course material in an interesting and concise manner. Microtrain gives the student all the resources necessary to pass the certification exams. Both the Chicago and Lombard facilities were excellent, and the staff goes to any length to accommodate any student changes.
Christopher Fowler
MCSA
Very thorough, good mix of lecture and lab work. Al is great! Keeps classes interesting and supplements required test material with need-to-know items from real world experience.
Scott Wilson - Team Bradley
Employer Partner Feedback
Dawn has been a pleasure to work with. She is diligent in her efforts to give MicroTrain’s students the best opportunities to connect and network with various companies and players in the job market. The curriculums and certification programs are in line with today’s current IT needs. It’s good to see that they evolve with what employers are most seeking out there. I would recommend to any employer that hires skilled IT workers that they look into MicroTrain’s career services department as a potential source of candidates. The business of hiring can be quite costly, and Dawn and her staff provide a free service to outside companies. This value-add for MicroTrain’s students aligns with their mission in both training and job assistance to set up a win/win scenario for all involved.
David
A Cisco Success Story
I attended a resume writing seminar & conducted mock phone interviews with a Microtrain career counselor. These two activities gave me a leg up on distinguishing myself from all the other people looking for work. Since the career counselor's at Microtrain had a track record of getting people hired, their insight and positive past experiences helped me tremendously in getting hired with a Cisco Voice Systems Integrator in the Chicago area. I was hired as a Cisco Voice Tech Engineer with a starting salary of $65,000 / year with a Cisco voice systems reseller located in the Chicagoland area. Microtrain was very instramental in making this a reality. From expediting my WIA grant, to providing excellent hands-on training from knowledgable instructors I was able to achieve becoming certified with my CCNP. Microtrain's career services was the final catalyst in connecting me with this company by communicating with them on my behalf and with me in setting up the interview. One week later and I was hired. No joke. Thanks Microtrain!
Ron Cwik
PMP Certification Training, 2008
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