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CompTIA A+

Build the practical IT support skills used in help desk, desktop support, and junior technician roles. This ElyIT course aligns with the current CompTIA A+ objectives and prepares students for Core 1 and Core 2 through hardware, networking, operating systems, security, troubleshooting, cloud, virtualization, and professional support procedures.

Exam

220-1201 and 220-1202

Duration

60h

Format

Hybrid (Self-paced and Instructor led)

Passing Score

675 Core 1 and 700 Core 2

What you'll learn

Install, configure, and maintain common hardware components, peripherals, printers, and mobile devices
Troubleshoot hardware, network, mobile, and connectivity issues using a structured support process
Support Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile operating systems, file systems, updates, and recovery tasks
Apply foundational security practices including access controls, malware prevention, wireless security, and backup procedures
Prepare for the current CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exams

Curriculum

Domain breakdown reflects the official 220-1201 and 220-1202 exam objectives.

Core 1 Mobile Devices
13% ~4h
Core 1 Networking
23% ~7h
Core 1 Hardware
25% ~7.5h
Core 1 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11% ~3.5h
Core 1 Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
28% ~8h
Core 2 Operating Systems
28% ~8.5h
Core 2 Security
28% ~8.5h
Core 2 Software Troubleshooting
23% ~7h
Core 2 Operational Procedures
21% ~6h
Exam %Est. Time

Who this is for

Career Changers

You are moving into IT from another field and need a practical starting point that connects technical skills to real support work.

High School Students

You want a credible early start in IT with skills that support help desk, desktop support, cybersecurity, and networking pathways.

Future Help Desk Technicians

You are preparing for entry level service desk, desktop support, field technician, or junior IT support roles.

Frequently asked questions

Free Skills Check

How ready are you?

Take the free assessment to benchmark your current knowledge and see exactly where to focus your study.

ElyIT Skills Assessment

Where do you stand today?

Pick a certification below and answer 25 questions to see exactly where you stand. These are diagnostic starting points — not pass/fail tests. Score high and you have a solid foundation already. Score low and you'll know precisely where to focus your study time before enrolling.

~8 minutes 25 questions Instant results

CompTIA A+

Foundational IT support, hardware, and troubleshooting

HardwareNetworkingOperating SystemsSecurityTroubleshooting

CompTIA Tech+

Entry-level IT foundations covering hardware, software, networking, cloud, and security concepts

IT ConceptsInfrastructureSoftwareDev & DatabasesSecurity

CompTIA Network+

Networking infrastructure, protocols, diagnostics, and wireless configuration

Networking ConceptsNetwork ImplementationNetwork OperationsNetwork SecurityTroubleshooting

CompTIA Security+

Core cybersecurity concepts covering threats, architecture, identity management, and security operations

Security ConceptsThreats & VulnsArchitectureSecurity OperationsGovernance & Risk

CompTIA Linux+

Linux OS administration, shell scripting, security hardening, and system management

System AdministrationStorage & FilesystemsSecurityScripting & AutomationTroubleshooting

CompTIA CySA+

Behavioral analytics, threat detection, incident response, and security operations

Security OperationsVulnerability MgmtIncident ResponseThreat Intel & ToolsReporting & Comms

CompTIA SecurityAI+

AI ConceptsAI ThreatsSecuring AI SystemsAI GovernanceAI-Assisted Ops

Cisco CCNA

Network FundamentalsNetwork AccessIP ConnectivityIP ServicesSecurity & Automation

Cisco CCNP Enterprise

ArchitectureVirtualizationInfrastructureNetwork AssuranceSecurity & Automation

Computer Hardware Basics

Core ComponentsInput/OutputOperating SystemsNetworking BasicsTroubleshooting

Intro to Cybersecurity

Cyber ThreatsData ProtectionNetwork SecurityPrivacy & EthicsCore Concepts

HTML Essentials

HTML StructureText & ContentLinks & MediaForms & TablesHTML5 & Semantics

Ready to get started?

Enroll in CompTIA A+ and start building toward your certification.

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