CompTIA A+ Course: CompTIA A+ Core 1 Objectives (220-1101)
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam with hands-on training that covers hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization, and troubleshooting—everything you need to become a confident IT support specialist and pursue an entry level IT position.
Last update: Apr 2024
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Caption Language: English
Focus: Foundational IT Courses, CompTIA A+ Training Courses, Certification Courses, CompTIA Courses
Type of Training: Online, self-paced
What You’ll Learn
This CompTIA A+ Course will teach you:
- Core 1 Exam Readiness: Learn exactly what you need to pass the 220-1101 certification exam and work towards your CompTIA A+ certification.
- Mobile Device Support: Learn how to configure, sync, and troubleshoot mobile devices and laptops.
- Virtualization & Cloud: Understand virtualization platforms, hypervisors, and cloud computing models like SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS.
- Display Technologies: Work with different monitor types, graphics cards, projectors, and multiple displays.
- Wireless & Internet Setup: Learn Wi-Fi standards, SOHO networks, broadband setups, and firewall basics.
- Hardware Essentials: Understand CPUs, RAM, storage, motherboards, power supplies, and how to build a PC from scratch.
- Networking Fundamentals: Explore routers, switches, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, VPNs, LANs, and wireless technologies.
- Hardware Troubleshooting: Master techniques to diagnose and fix common hardware failures.
- Peripheral Devices: Configure printers, scanners, webcams, and expansion cards effectively.
- Support Tools: Utilize industry-standard tools, operational procedures, and best practices in the field.
Included in the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Objectives Course
15.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
21 Downloadable Resources
1 Practice Test
60+ Articles
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
IT Support Specialist
Desktop Support Technician
Field Service Technician
Network Support Technician
Help Desk Analyst
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSE
Description of TrainingSection 1: Chapter 0: All About the CompTIA A+
Section 2: Book Chapter 1 - Safety and Professionalism
Section 3: Book Chapter 2 - The Visible Computer
Section 4: Book Chapter 3 - CPUs
Section 5: Book Chapter 4 - RAM
Section 6: Book Chapter 5 - Firmware
Section 7: Book Chapter 6 - Motherboards
Section 8: Book Chapter 7 - Power Supplies
Section 9: Book Chapter 8 - Mass Storage Technologies
Section 10: Book Chapter 9 - Implementing Mass Storage
Section 11: Book Chapter 10 - Essential Peripherals
Section 12: Book Chapter 17 - Display Technologies
Section 13: Book Chapter 18 - Essentials of Networking
Section 14: Book Chapter 19 - Local Area Networking
Section 15: Book Chapter 20 - Wireless Networking
Section 16: Book Chapter 21 - The Internet
Section 17: Book Chapter 22 - Virtualization
Section 18: Book Chapter 23 - Portable Computing
Section 19: Book Chapter 24 - Mobile Devices
Section 20: Book Chapter 25 - Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices
Section 21: Book Chapter 26 - Printers and Multifunction Devices
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test
Audio Version of Training
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
Basic familiarity with computers and networks is helpful
CompTIA recommends 9–12 months of on-the-job experience (not required)
No formal prerequisites—this course covers all exam objectives from scratch
Description of CompTIA A+ Course
This comprehensive course is designed to fully prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam. It’s ideal for anyone starting out in IT or looking to validate their foundational tech skills with an industry-respected certification. With more than 15 hours of video, detailed walkthroughs, and end-of-chapter quizzes, you’ll build deep competence in all Core 1 exam domains and enable you to pass the exam.
Learn how to identify and troubleshoot hardware problems, support mobile and networked devices, implement virtualization, and understand cloud computing and information technology. The course is highly practical, making it equally valuable for those pursuing certification or just looking to improve their IT skills.
- Covers all five A+ Core 1 exam domains in detail
- Includes quizzes, PDFs of objectives for download, and a practice test for exam preparation
- Learn through real-world examples and clear explanations
- Learn about multiple operating systems
- Build job-ready skills for your resume, even if you’re not pursuing a certification
Whether you're aiming to pass the exam or simply want a solid foundation in IT and network technology, this course delivers everything you need.
Who Is This Course For
Aspiring IT professionals, support technicians, and anyone preparing for the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 certification exam. Also ideal for tech enthusiasts looking to gain structured, job-ready knowledge of hardware, networking, and mobile device support demanded by organizations.
Course Instructor
Total Seminars
Total Seminars provides certification training services and materials to thousands of schools, corporations, and government agencies, including the United Nations, the FBI, and all branches of the Department of Defense. They produce the #1 selling CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certification books, with over 1 million copies in print.
Total Seminars has created numerous best-selling online courses by Mike Meyers and the Total Seminars team of instructors. They also develop supplemental materials, such as TotalTester certification practice tests and TotalSims lab simulations, to support certification preparation.
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Testimonials
Dylan T.
Mike is an incredible instructor and very engaging. He actually teaches you about technologies and how they work rather than just what you need to know to pass an exam. Can't recommend highly enough.
Krishnamohan C.
First impressions - Blown away by the quality of the material! Especially the live demonstrations with real components really give one a far superior learning experience compared to ppt slides. I hope this style of teaching becomes the norm.
Muhammad T.
Awesome! As an IT student, I already knew about PCs & related hardware and so on...this is an awesome course & Mike described everything nicely. If you are new to the IT industry (less than 5 years) this is a must course for you!
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