{"id":294,"date":"2023-01-13T01:33:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T01:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/works\/?page_id=294"},"modified":"2024-03-19T20:03:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T20:03:14","slug":"comptia-a-plus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/works\/certificates\/comptia-a-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA A+"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; advanced_gradient_angle=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; 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Related experience might include familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>Jobs that use CompTIA A+:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; 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It is a valuable industry credential that validates the fundamental level skills and knowledge of computer professionals. Industry and government employers accept A+ as the standard in foundation-level, vendor-neutral computer certification.<\/p>\n<p>CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today\u2019s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today\u2019s digital world.<\/p>\n<p>CompTIA A+ is the only industry recognized credential with performance testing to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the \u201cgo-to person\u201d in endpoint management &amp; technical support roles. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential.<\/p>\n<p>The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work.<\/li>\n<li>More on troubleshooting and how to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware, or connectivity problems.<\/li>\n<li>Changing core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT device security to data management and scripting.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple operating systems now encountered by technicians on a regular basis, including the major systems, their use cases, and how to keep them running properly.<\/li>\n<li>Reflects the changing nature of the job role, where many tasks are sent to specialized providers as certified personnel need to assess whether it\u2019s best to fix something on site, or to save time and money by sending proprietary technologies directly to vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants after completing this course will be able to troubleshoot, problem-solve and understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security. A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-2&#8243; heading_tag=&#8221;h2&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Course outline&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dark-text&#8221;]64 hours of virtual, facilitated course time is required.<\/p>\n<p>Domain 1:\u00a0Hardware<br \/>\nDomain 2:\u00a0Networking<br \/>\nDomain 3:\u00a0Mobile Devices<br \/>\nDomain 4:\u00a0Operating Systems<br \/>\nDomain 5:\u00a0Troubleshooting<br \/>\nDomain 6:\u00a0Virtualization and Cloud Computing<br \/>\nDomain 7:\u00a0Software Troubleshooting<br \/>\nDomain 8:\u00a0Security<br \/>\nDomain 9:\u00a0Operational Procedures[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Extra-Color-2&#8243; heading_tag=&#8221;h2&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;default&#8221; title=&#8221;Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ the exam&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;dark-text&#8221;]<strong>A+ 220-1101 and 1102 Exams<\/strong><br \/>\nThe CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce. CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software and operational procedures. Candidates must complete both 1101 and 1102 to earn certification. 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