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CompTIA - A+ Certification
Overview
Achieve your A+ certification in just four days – that’s 20% faster than traditional training. On this accelerated A+ course, you’ll study official CompTIA curriculum and sit A+ exams 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2) onsite at the Firebrand Training Centre.
Developed by CompTIA, the A+ is a comprehensive vendor-neutral certification and an ideal starting point for your career in IT. If you’re already an IT professional, the CompTIA A+ certification will validate your existing skills.
On this accelerated A+ course, you’ll learn how to configure and support operating systems. You’ll also study the fundamentals of virtualisation, cloud computing, software troubleshooting and security.
Train at twice the speed on this official A+ course
Firebrand is an authorised CompTIA Platinum Partner. This means you’ll get access to experienced instructors and up-to-date course material, officially approved by CompTIA. During your accelerated course, you’ll also sit your CompTIA A+ exams.
Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
- Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
- Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
- Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
FAQs
What’s on the CompTIA A+ exam?
The CompTIA A+ 220-1101 exam tests foundational knowledge of hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization and cloud computing, and troubleshooting.
The CompTIA A+ 220-1102 exam covers installing, configuring and supporting operating systems – including Windows, iOS, Android, Apple OS X and Linux. This exam also tests knowledge of security, virtualisation fundamentals, cloud computing, operational procedures and software troubleshooting.
Are there any example CompTIA A+ exam questions?
Yes – Firebrand provides free CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA A+ exam questions. Access your free practice tests now.
Curriculum
This training course will help you become an expert in:
- Section 1: Mobile Devices
- Section 2: Networking
- Section 3: Hardware
- Section 4: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Section 5: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
- Section 6: Operating Systems
- Section 7: Security
- Section 8: Software Troubleshooting
- Section 9: Operational Procedures
Exam Track
At the end of the accelerated course, you'll sit the following certification exams:
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 (Core 1)
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Multiple choice and performance-based questions
- Exam duration: 90 Minutes
- Passing score: 675 (on a scale of 900)
- Languages: English
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1102 (Core 2)
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Multiple choice and performance-based questions
- Exam duration: 90 Minutes
- Passing score: 700 (on a scale of 900)
- Languages: English
What's Included
In addition to official course material and onsite exams, you'll receive:
- Professor Messer's CompTIA A+ Course Notes
Your accelerated course includes:
- Accommodation *
- Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
- On-site exams **
- Exam vouchers **
- Practice tests **
- Certification Guarantee ***
- Courseware
- Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
- 24-hour lab access
- Digital courseware **
- * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
- ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
- *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.
Prerequisites
Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:
- Experience building a computer
- Experience setting up devices in Windows OS
- Knowledge of home networks (ISP connection)
- Familiarity with Windows desktop environments
Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.
Reviews
Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 94.81% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.
Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.
"Our instructor was an absolute legend. He’s got so many years of experience behind him. He took the time to go through things with me in the evenings after class finished so I could make sure that my knowledge was up to scratch"
T.C.. (16.4.2024 (Tuesday) to 19.4.2024 (Friday))
"Very helpful instructor throughout the training - he made everything clear."
Anonymous. (28.11.2023 (Tuesday) to 1.12.2023 (Friday))
"I enjoyed my experience at Firebrand from the start to finish, as all the staff are friendly and my instructor was very informative and friendly, my experience will be related to others. The environment on campus was very friendly also. Thanks."
Karl Risch, Keir Group. (18.7.2023 (Tuesday) to 21.7.2023 (Friday))
"Interesting, well-paced course!"
Marc Benz. (18.7.2023 (Tuesday) to 21.7.2023 (Friday))
"Very good, intense study and instruction with exams at the end mean that there is very little opportunity to be distracted or forget the info."
AB. (18.4.2023 (Tuesday) to 21.4.2023 (Friday))
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