CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Course

Are you looking to prepare yourself for a job in IT by developing valuable skills and earning foundational IT certifications to propel your career? This prep course is the right step toward reaching those goals. This course should be taken by individuals interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician, as well as students seeking the CompTIA A+ Certification who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams.

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Why choose CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Course?

Gain fundamental skills and concepts

The CompTIA A+ course will build on students' existing knowledge and experience with PC hardware. In addition, this course will provide fundamental level skills and theoretical concepts to prepare students for real-world experiences on the job as a technician. Upon completion of all course materials and self-study, you will be prepared for the CompTIA A+ certification exams.

Qualify for more roles

Qualify for more roles with CompTIA A+ training. You will learn to install, manage, and troubleshoot hardware and software for business users across many industries.

Up-to-date curriculum

Learn the latest trends and techniques with this certification which is updated regularly by CompTIA to ensure that everything it covers is up to date and useful.

Learn it all in one program

This course is ideal for beginners looking to start an IT or cyber career. We recommend taking ITIL®, CompTIA Network+, and Security+ along with this course. Our Computer User Support Specialist Program includes all of these certifications.

Training at ACI Learning Tech Academy

Industry expert instructors

All ACI Learning courses (in-person and virtual) are taught by a live instructor with years of industry experience. They can answer your questions and help you master the material.

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Flexible course schedules

Attend this 80-hour course over four weeks for four hours per day in a morning, afternoon, or evening format so that you still have time for work or family while completing your studies.

Career services support

After completing your program, you’ll have one-on-one support from the Career Services team. They’ll help you perfect your resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile, and connect with local employers.

Course overview

Throughout the course, you will be able to apply skills learned through a variety of virtual labs, test yourself with quizzes, and be able to review content using videos on each topic.

This course is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, always with a live instructor. ACI Learning covers the cost of one exam attempt.

Targeted Certification: CompTIA A+ (220-1101, 220-1102) (2 exam vouchers included)

Level: Beginner

Duration: 80 hours over four weeks: morning, afternoon or evening

ACE Credits: Recommended for 6

DoD 8570: Yes

Programs that include this course

Computer User Support Specialist

Prerequisites

Basic computer user skills and basic experience in the Microsoft Windows environment. No job experience required.

Learning style options

In-Person, Instructor-led
Virtual, Instructor-led

Job outlook

This training is designed to prepare students for their certification exams and make sure they’re ready for the challenges of related job roles. The IT industry is growing like never before and employers all over the world are looking to fill these job roles with qualified individuals.

Potential IT career tracks

Individuals who complete this training and the A+ CompTIA certification may qualify for the following job roles:

Computer User Support Specialist
Technical Help Desk
Technical Support Specialist
Desktop Support Specialist

Computer Support Specialist salary information

Average Salary

$57,910 per year

Salary Range

$50,700 to $67,408

*Salary.com, 2023 Salary data source

ACI Learning Tech Academy is ACCET Accredited

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Classroom experience

ITPro video content

Review key concepts by watching videos with engaging hosts that are experts in their field of study. Watch these videos as needed to help you master course topics. You'll get access to a free six months ITPro subscription when your Tech Academy classes conclude.

Instructor mentor support

As you prepare for exams, you’ll want to study all the material. If you have a difficult time with any concept or can’t pass the practice exam, book a 1-on-1 study session with your Instructor Mentor. Each academy has an Instructor Mentor that is available for personal study support. They’ll create a personalized study plan to help you master even the toughest concepts.

Group activities and discussion topics

With your enrollment, ACI Learning covers the cost of one exam attempt for each course. These exams can cost hundreds of dollars, but we know that getting the certification is the goal of each student.

ACE credit recommendation

This course is recommended for 3 credits.

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) officially recommended ACI Learning Tech Academy courses for college credit. Your CompTIA Security+ class at ACI Learning could count towards a traditional degree.

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Ambrose Broswell’s Success Story

I love helping people, and I love solving problems. In IT, you get to do both! If this is a career you want to take, then, absolutely, dive in, and sign up!
Ambrose Boswell, Alum