CompTIA A+ (Core 1 220 1201 and Core 2 220 1202)
From CompTIA
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What you'll learn
Across two exams you install and fix hardware, mobile devices and SOHO networks, support Windows, macOS and Linux, remove malware, and follow safe, documented procedures for backups and system changes.
- Hardware and network troubleshooting
- Mobile devices and networking
- Virtualization and cloud computing
- Operating systems and security
- Operational procedures
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Is this right for you?
- Level
- Intermediate People with some experience who want to go further or prove what they know.
- What you get
- A certification employers can verify, made for the top of your résumé and your LinkedIn profile.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about 90 min.
- How to use it
- Put it at the top of your résumé and under Licenses and certifications on LinkedIn, with the verification link so hirers can confirm it in seconds. Name it in every application that uses this skill, and send it straight to recruiters and hiring managers.
- Why it's worth it
- Accredited by ANAB under ISO/IEC 17024. Source ↗
What you will pay$253Upfront cost. Full details below.Renewal costs money too. See Renewal below.
Also free through these programs (eligibility applies): Per Scholas (in select cities).
- Time
- Two exams, up to 90 questions and 90 minutes each; pass 675 (Core 1) and 700 (Core 2) on a 900 scale.
- Before you start
- None required; CompTIA recommends 12 months hands on IT support experience.
- How you are tested
- Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online (OnVUE).
- Renewal
- Three year CE cycle; $75 renewal fee.
- Full cost details
- Two exam vouchers required. CompTIA's own blog lists $253 USD per exam as of February 1, 2024 (prior version); current CompTIA Store price could not be loaded. CE renewal fee $75 per three year cycle. Eligible US students: $97 per voucher via CompTIA Academic Marketplace.
- Where it applies
- International; widely requested by US employers.
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Sources and what we verified
CompTIA A+ V15 exam details ↗CompTIA blog: $253 per exam as of Feb 2024 ↗CompTIA FAQ: two vouchers; $97 US student price ↗CompTIA CE renewal fees ↗What we verified: Price figures are dated official statements; the CompTIA Store (robots blocked) is authoritative for current price.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
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