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+44 207 907 1120CompTIA - 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.
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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 100,000 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
Curriculum
You'll become an expert in the following:
- 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
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.
What does the CompTIA A+ exam cost?
The CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 and 220-1102 cost £146 each. Exam vouchers for these exams are included in Firebrand’s accelerated A+ course and you will be able to sit these exams during your training.
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.
Exam Track
At the end of the accelerated course, you'll sit the following exams:
CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 (Core 1)
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
- Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
- 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
- Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
- 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, 96.51% 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.
"Very good and inclusive."
Delegate One, N/A. (29/11/2022 (Tuesday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))
"The course material was comprehensive and well laid-out. The provision of accommodation and food allows you to focus entirely on studying which is ideal. The variety of resources available to reinforce the learning was also useful - reading material, labs and mock questions and exams, etc."
TC. (29/11/2022 (Tuesday) to 2/12/2022 (Friday))
"Interaction with firebrand as a BT Apprentice was good. Very well informed and constant reminders help to make sure you don't fall behind and making sure you know what you need to do."
Joshua Wallace, BT. (4/2/2021 (Thursday) to 7/2/2021 (Sunday))
"I have recently completed the CompTIA A+ course Firebrand are offering to apperentices, this course was really helpful with expanding my knowledge. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is going for to take the CompTIA A+ exam as it is instuctor led and the instructors can answer any question you may have and give you exam tips that i personally found very helpful when preparing for the exam."
James Blower, BT PLC. (4/2/2021 (Thursday) to 7/2/2021 (Sunday))
"Firebrand go out of their way to provide all the necessary information you need to pass your course."
R.B., BT. (4/2/2021 (Thursday) to 7/2/2021 (Sunday))
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