CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Complete Certification Course

CompTIA A+ is the most recognized certification for IT support roles.The CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification Course is designed to prepare IT professionals for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam, a globally recognized certification for IT support roles. Covering essential IT concepts, this course provides hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware and software across a variety of devices and platforms. Earning the CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard entry point to IT, with average credential holders making $83,798.

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25+ hours of expert-led video training, 12 month access

Study Guide

Official CompTIA A+ (220-1201) study guide

eBook

Official CompTIA eBook

Practice Exams

600+ questions

Who This Course Is For

Aspiring IT professionals entering the field
Help desk technicians seeking certification
Desktop support specialists
IT support specialists and analysts
Network technicians and junior administrators
Career changers looking to enter the IT industry
Students and recent graduates pursuing IT careers

What You’ll Learn

Installing and configuring laptops, desktops, and mobile devices
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues effectively
Implement basic cybersecurity measures
Providing excellent customer service and support in IT environments
Understanding and implementing fundamental network concepts
Managing and maintaining various operating systems
Configuring and supporting virtualization and cloud solutions
Utilizing best practices for troubleshooting and problem resolution

0 - Cable Types Preview

1.0 Hours •7 Lessons

1. Cable Types 9m:8sVideo
2. Exterior of a PC 11m:13sVideo
3. USB Cables 10m:10sVideo
4. USB Connector Types 4m:50sVideo
5. Video Cables 14m:9sVideo
6. Storage Cables 9m:50sVideo
7. Checkpoint: Cable Types Quiz

1 - Introduction

1.4 Hours •7 Lessons

1. Introduction 17m:17sVideo
3. About the Exam 14m:6sVideo
4. Exam Tips 13m:56sVideo
5. Personal Computers 10m:32sVideo
6. Safety Procedures 9m:21sVideo
7. Troubleshooting Methodology 12m:58sVideo
8. Custom PC Build 7m:8sVideo

1 - Introduction

1.4 Hours •7 Lessons

1. Introduction 17m:17sVideo
3. About the Exam 14m:6sVideo
4. Exam Tips 13m:56sVideo
5. Personal Computers 10m:32sVideo
6. Safety Procedures 9m:21sVideo
7. Troubleshooting Methodology 12m:58sVideo
8. Custom PC Build 7m:8sVideo

1 - Introduction

1.4 Hours •7 Lessons

1. Introduction 17m:17sVideo
3. About the Exam 14m:6sVideo
4. Exam Tips 13m:56sVideo
5. Personal Computers 10m:32sVideo
6. Safety Procedures 9m:21sVideo
7. Troubleshooting Methodology 12m:58sVideo
8. Custom PC Build 7m:8sVideo

1 - Introduction

0.8 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Introduction 12m:8sVideo
2. Download your free study guide PDF
3. About the Exam 8m:57sVideo
4. Exam Tips 8m:47sVideo
5. Personal Computers 5m:23sVideo
6. Safety Procedures 4m:12sVideo
7. Troubleshooting Methodology 7m:49sVideo
8. Custom PC Build 1m:59sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Introduction Quiz

2 - Motherboards

1.6 Hours •11 Lessons

1. Motherboards 7m:13sVideo
2. Form Factors 5m:41sVideo
3. CPU Architecture 7m:29sVideo
4. CPU Sockets 4m:11sVideo
5. CPU Features 11m:15sVideo
6. Motherboard Connections 13m:39sVideo
7. Installing the Motherboard & CPU 17m:0sVideo
8. Expansion Cards 13m:6sVideo
9. Expansion Card Types 8m:20sVideo
10. Installing Expansion Cards 8m:42sVideo
11. Checkpoint: Motherboards Quiz

3 - Cooling and Power

1.2 Hours •10 Lessons

1. Cooling and Power 4m:33sVideo
2. Cooling the System 6m:23sVideo
3. Liquid Cooling 4m:47sVideo
4. Installing Active Cooling 20m:50sVideo
5. Power Supply Unit (PSU) 5m:50sVideo
6. Power Supply Connectors 5m:51sVideo
7. Input and Output Voltages 6m:9sVideo
8. Wattage Rating 8m:30sVideo
9. Installing a Power Supply 12m:43sVideo
10. Checkpoint: Cooling and Power Quiz

4 - System Memory

0.6 Hours •8 Lessons

1. System Memory 2m:42sVideo
2. Addressing Memory 8m:43sVideo
3. Memory Modules 12m:2sVideo
4. Multi-Channel Memory 4m:0sVideo
5. ECC Memory 6m:33sVideo
6. Virtual Memory 3m:12sVideo
7. Installing Memory 3m:34sVideo
8. Checkpoint: System Memory Quiz

5 - BIOS/UEFI

1.0 Hours •8 Lessons

1. BIOS/UEFI 3m:36sVideo
2. Boot Options 12m:8sVideo
3. BIOS/UEFI Security 7m:54sVideo
4. TPM and HSM 5m:48sVideo
5. BIOS/UEFI Cooling Options 3m:42sVideo
6. Configuring the BIOS 11m:40sVideo
7. Configuring the UEFI 20m:45sVideo
8. Checkpoint: BIOS/UEFI Quiz

6 - Storage Devices

1.3 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Storage Devices 2m:54sVideo
2. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 12m:15sVideo
3. Solid State Drive (SSD) 6m:12sVideo
4. RAID 9m:11sVideo
5. Removable Storage 13m:14sVideo
6. Optical Drives 9m:55sVideo
7. Installing Storage Devices 12m:27sVideo
8. Configuring a RAID 12m:21sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Storage Devices Quiz

7 - Virtualization Concepts

1.1 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Virtualization Concepts 4m:27sVideo
2. Virtualization 6m:0sVideo
3. Containerization 6m:26sVideo
4. Purposes of VMs 10m:39sVideo
5. Resource Requirements 12m:20sVideo
6. Security Requirements 6m:16sVideo
7. Installing Virtual Machines 11m:56sVideo
8. Securing Virtual Machines 11m:26sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Virtualization Concepts Quiz

8 - Cloud Computing

0.9 Hours •8 Lessons

1. Cloud Computing 3m:58sVideo
2. Characteristics of the Cloud 8m:54sVideo
3. Cloud Deployment Models 4m:54sVideo
4. Cloud Service Models 7m:19sVideo
5. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 4m:58sVideo
6. Cloud Storage Services 5m:31sVideo
7. Using the Cloud 22m:23sVideo
8. Checkpoint: Cloud Computing Quiz

9 - Networking Basics

1.7 Hours •13 Lessons

1. Networking Basics 8m:16sVideo
2. Networking Hardware 16m:16sVideo
3. Network Types 9m:31sVideo
4. Internet of Things 8m:0sVideo
5. Twisted Pair Cables 14m:31sVideo
6. T568A and T568B 6m:43sVideo
7. Optical Cabling 9m:2sVideo
8. Coaxial Cabling 5m:52sVideo
9. Networking Tools 8m:22sVideo
10. Building a Cable 6m:31sVideo
11. Testing the Network 5m:52sVideo
12. Wiring the Network 9m:2sVideo
13. Checkpoint: Networking Basics Quiz

10 - Wireless Networks

0.7 Hours •8 Lessons

1. Wireless Networks 2m:39sVideo
2. Wireless Frequencies 6m:59sVideo
3. Wireless Standards 9m:43sVideo
4. Wireless Security 7m:53sVideo
5. Fixed Wireless 5m:33sVideo
6. NFC, RFID, IR, and Bluetooth 5m:56sVideo
7. Configuring a Wireless Network 10m:31sVideo
8. Checkpoint: Wireless Networks Quiz

11 - Internet Connections

0.6 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Internet Connections 5m:33sVideo
2. Dial-up and DSL 7m:26sVideo
3. Cable Connections 3m:39sVideo
4. Fiber Connections 4m:2sVideo
5. Cellular Connections 8m:46sVideo
6. WISP Connections 4m:33sVideo
7. Satellite Connections 4m:57sVideo
8. Hands-on with WANs 3m:10sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Internet Connections Quiz

12 - Network Addressing and Communication

1.2 Hours •11 Lessons

1. Network Addressing and Communication 5m:37sVideo
2. IPv4 9m:2sVideo
3. Classful vs Classless 9m:35sVideo
4. Types of IP addresses 9m:13sVideo
5. Assigning IPv4 Addresses 8m:4sVideo
6. IPv6 5m:34sVideo
7. IPv6 Addresses 7m:14sVideo
8. Network Communications 4m:51sVideo
9. Ports and Protocols 6m:44sVideo
10. TCP and UDP 7m:12sVideo
11. Checkpoint: Network Addressing and Communication Quiz

13 - Network Configurations

1.1 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Network Configurations 2m:20sVideo
2. DHCP 7m:23sVideo
3. DNS 10m:29sVideo
4. DNS Records 10m:29sVideo
5. Spam Management Using DNS 5m:20sVideo
6. VLAN 6m:9sVideo
7. VPN 7m:43sVideo
8. Configure a SOHO Network 18m:39sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Network Configurations Quiz

14 - Network Servers and Services

1.1 Hours •15 Lessons

1. Network Servers and Services 4m:18sVideo
2. File and Print Servers 4m:5sVideo
3. Web Servers 5m:19sVideo
4. Email Servers 5m:32sVideo
5. AAA Servers 5m:59sVideo
6. Database Servers 5m:1sVideo
7. NTP Servers 5m:18sVideo
8. Syslog Servers 5m:39sVideo
9. Proxy Servers 3m:23sVideo
10. Load Balancers 4m:20sVideo
11. Unified Threat Management 4m:49sVideo
12. ICS/SCADA 7m:48sVideo
13. Embedded Systems 5m:19sVideo
14. Legacy Systems 2m:54sVideo
15. Checkpoint: Network Servers and Services Quiz

15 - Laptops and Mobile Devices

0.8 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Laptops and Mobile Devices 3m:18sVideo
2. Display Types 7m:33sVideo
3. Display Attributes 4m:54sVideo
4. Mobile Device Components 6m:17sVideo
5. Mobile Device Accessories 5m:58sVideo
6. Mobile Device Wireless Connectivity 11m:16sVideo
7. Mobile Device Wired Connectivity 4m:48sVideo
8. Port Replicators & Docking Stations 5m:12sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Laptops and Mobile Devices Quiz

16 - Mobile Applications

1.1 Hours •10 Lessons

1. Mobile Applications 2m:25sVideo
2. Mobile Device Synchronization 9m:25sVideo
3. Data for Synchronization 9m:7sVideo
4. Synchronization Methods 7m:11sVideo
5. MDM and MAM 7m:48sVideo
6. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) 7m:31sVideo
7. Location Services 6m:42sVideo
8. Mobile Email Configuration 4m:52sVideo
9. Configuring Mobile Email 12m:24sVideo
10. Checkpoint: Mobile Applications Quiz

17 - Laptop Hardware

0.7 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Laptop Hardware 1m:30sVideo
2. Security Components 4m:1sVideo
3. Disassembling a Laptop 12m:25sVideo
4. Replacing a Battery 4m:51sVideo
5. Replacing the Keyboard 4m:33sVideo
6. Upgrading the Memory 4m:10sVideo
7. Adding Expansion Cards 5m:1sVideo
8. Replacing the Storage 8m:42sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Laptop Hardware Quiz

18 - Printers and MFDs

0.7 Hours •9 Lessons

1. Printers and MFDs 1m:52sVideo
2. Unboxing and Setup 5m:15sVideo
3. Printer Connectivity 3m:35sVideo
4. Printer Drivers and Firmware 7m:1sVideo
5. Printer Configuration Settings 10m:50sVideo
6. Sharing Print Devices 4m:47sVideo
7. Securing Print Devices 4m:45sVideo
8. Scanning Services 6m:57sVideo
9. Checkpoint: Printers and MFDs Quiz

19 - Printer Types

1.1 Hours •11 Lessons

1. Printer Types 1m:28sVideo
2. Laser Printers 10m:16sVideo
3. Laser Printer Maintenance 9m:26sVideo
4. Inkjet Printers 8m:27sVideo
5. Inkjet Printer Maintenance 6m:38sVideo
6. Thermal Printers 6m:24sVideo
7. Thermal Printer Maintenance 7m:36sVideo
8. Impact Printers 5m:7sVideo
9. Impact Printer Maintenance 7m:43sVideo
10. 3-D Printers 7m:23sVideo
11. Checkpoint: Printer Types Quiz

20 - Troubleshooting Methodology

0.6 Hours •8 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Methodology 4m:40sVideo
2. Identify the Problem 6m:32sVideo
3. Establish a Theory 7m:57sVideo
4. Test the Theory 5m:52sVideo
5. Establish a Plan of Action 6m:50sVideo
6. Verify System Functionality 5m:0sVideo
7. Documentation 4m:16sVideo
8. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Methodology Quiz

21 - Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

0.7 Hours •10 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Hardware Issues 2m:35sVideo
2. Power Issues 9m:27sVideo
3. POST Issues 6m:32sVideo
4. Crash Screens 5m:35sVideo
5. Cooling Issues 6m:50sVideo
6. Physical Component Damage 4m:51sVideo
7. Performance Issues 5m:1sVideo
8. Inaccurate System Date/Time 4m:45sVideo
9. Smoke Test 2m:1sVideo
10. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues Quiz

22 - Troubleshooting Storage Devices

0.5 Hours •6 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Storage Devices 1m:32sVideo
2. Boot Issues 8m:51sVideo
3. Storage Device Issues 9m:39sVideo
4. Drive Performance Issues 7m:10sVideo
5. Issues with RAIDs 6m:20sVideo
6. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Storage Devices Quiz

23 - Troubleshooting Video Issues

0.4 Hours •5 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Video Issues 1m:23sVideo
2. Physical Cabling and Source Selection 8m:17sVideo
3. Projector Issues 6m:29sVideo
4. Video Quality Issues 8m:22sVideo
5. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Video Issues Quiz

24 - Troubleshooting Networks

0.7 Hours •8 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Networks 1m:52sVideo
2. Wired Connectivity Issues 7m:13sVideo
3. Network Performance Issues 8m:0sVideo
4. Wireless Connectivity Issues 11m:22sVideo
5. VoIP Issues 6m:3sVideo
6. Limited Connectivity Issues 4m:2sVideo
7. Authentication Failures 7m:0sVideo
8. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Networks Quiz

25 - Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

0.5 Hours •8 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Mobile Devices 1m:59sVideo
2. Mobile Power Issues 6m:41sVideo
3. Mobile Hardware Issues 6m:27sVideo
4. Mobile Performance Issues 4m:55sVideo
5. Mobile Display Issues 5m:4sVideo
6. Mobile Connectivity Issues 4m:57sVideo
7. Mobile Malware Infections 5m:17sVideo
8. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Mobile Devices Quiz

26 - Troubleshooting Print Devices

0.5 Hours •7 Lessons

1. Troubleshooting Print Devices 1m:30sVideo
2. Printer Connectivity Issues 7m:8sVideo
3. Print Feed Issues 6m:46sVideo
4. Print Quality Issues 8m:17sVideo
5. Print Finishing Issues 4m:14sVideo
6. Print Job Issues 4m:31sVideo
7. Checkpoint: Troubleshooting Print Devices Quiz

27 - Conclusion

0.3 Hours •3 Lessons

1. Conclusion 13m:44sVideo
2. BONUS: Where to go from here? 3m:46sVideo
3. Practice Exam Exam

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Complete Certification Course

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