Course spotlight — CompTIA A+
Aiming for an entry-level IT job? Achieve your A+ in just four days and bolster your CV.
These certifications help professionals develop the skills to navigate key IT sectors such as Networking, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and IT Project Management.
At Firebrand, we are proud to be a Platinum-level CompTIA Authorised Partner. We have access to the latest official curriculum and the best instructors; true to the Firebrand method, certification exams are included in the price of each course.
Alongside CompTIA Security+ (exam SY0-701) and Network+ (exam N10-009), CompTIA A+ is one of our most sought-after courses at Firebrand.
Could the CompTIA career path be right for you, or your team? Let's take a look.
What is CompTIA A+?
CompTIA A+ is a widely recognised entry-level IT certification. It helps professionals develop foundational IT skills that they can apply to IT Support roles, including Hardware, Networking, Operating Systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux), Cybersecurity, and Troubleshooting.
Who is A+ for?
To take this course, professionals must have 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience (e.g., building a computer, setting up devices in Windows OS), as well as knowledge of home networks (ISP connections) and familiarity with Windows desktop environments.
As previously mentioned, CompTIA A+ prepares professionals for entry-level roles such as IT Support Specialist, Helpdesk or Field Technician, Desktop Support Specialist, Associate Network Engineer, Tier I Support Specialist, or Junior Systems Administrator.
To specialise further, two solid options include Cybersecurity and Networking, for which the CompTIA Security+ and Network+ qualifications are the logical next steps.
(Our learners often ask about CompTIA CASP+ too. To take the Advanced Security Practitioner, you should already have Security+ or an equivalent certification.)
How long does the course take?
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated training. CompTIA A+ takes only 4 days, including the exams.
Where is the course delivered?
You can take this course at our distraction-free training facilities in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, with accommodations, meals, and 24/7 lab access included, or online, through live instructor-led training. Nothing is prerecorded! Course fees include both CompTIA A+ exams.
What will you learn?
The curriculum is comprised of 9 Sections:
- 1. Mobile Devices
- 2. Networking
- 3. Hardware
- 4. Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- 5. Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
- 6. Operating Systems
- 7. Security
- 8. Software Troubleshooting
- 9. Operational Procedures
Does this course include an exam?
Yes—there are actually two. Included in the fee of this accelerated course, you can sit the two CompTIA A+ Core Exams (220-1101 and 220-1102) at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified!
We are so confident that you'll pass the exam the first time that, should you not, you can take the course again for free within one year of your first attendance, paying just for accommodations and incidentals.
Interested?
Find out more and book your course.
Achieve your CompTIA A+ certification with Firebrand
For the past 14 years in a row, we’ve been named one of the Top 20 IT Training Companies in the World.
CompTIA courses have been part of our offering since the day we opened our doors, in the form of accelerated courses or embedded into our bespoke programmes and IT apprenticeships.
Could one of them be right for you, or your team?