CompTIA

CompTIA A+ Certification – Comprehensive for All A+ Exams CT-01G

Not sure this is the right class? Read Which CompTIA Class Should I Take?

  • 6 upcoming dates 6 open for booking
  • $2,795 per seat

Upcoming dates

Dates Where Status Seat Book
Oct 5–9 2026 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795
Oct 19–23 2026 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795
Nov 16–20 2026 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795
Nov 30 to Dec 4 2026 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795
Dec 14–18 2026 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795
Jan 4–8 2027 Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT Confirmed to run Partner led $2,795

See every class on the schedule

About this class

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep (Exam 220-1201 & 220-1202) course equips participants with essential skills to install, configure, and maintain computer systems, mobile devices, and software. It covers troubleshooting, cybersecurity, and customer support, along with an understanding of cloud technologies, virtualization, and multi-OS environments in corporate settings.

This training prepares you to support and troubleshoot modern devices, systems, and networks in real-world environments. You'll gain the skills employers demand for frontline IT support roles. After completing the training, you'll be ready to pass the two exams required for the CompTIA A+ credential.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Install, configure, and maintain computers, mobile devices, and software
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware, OS, and network issues
  • Apply basic cybersecurity measures and understand threat vectors
  • Support Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud-based operating systems
  • Use remote tools to diagnose and fix hybrid workforce issues
  • Understand scripting, cloud computing, and virtualization concepts

What you'll be able to do

  • What Does an IT Specialist Do
  • Installing Motherboards and Connectors
  • Installing System Devices
  • Troubleshooting PC Hardware
  • Comparing Local Networking Hardware
  • Configuring Network Addressing and Internet
  • Supporting Network Services
  • Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts
  • Supporting Mobile Devices
  • Supporting Print Devices
  • Managing Support Procedures
  • Configuring Windows
  • Managing Windows
  • Supporting Windows
  • Securing Windows
  • Installing Operating Systems
  • Supporting Other OS
  • Configuring SOHO Network Security
  • Managing Security Settings
  • Supporting Mobile Software
  • Using Data Security
  • Implementing Operational Procedures

Course outline

  1. Module 1What Does an IT Specialist Do

    • The Hero of Problem Solving
    • The Troubleshooting Methodology
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  2. Module 2Installing Motherboards and Connectors

    • Cables and Connectors
    • Motherboards
    • Legacy Cables
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  3. Module 3Installing System Devices

    • Power Supplies and Cooling
    • Storage Devices
    • System Memory
    • CPUs
    • Challenge Lab: Troubleshoot Memory
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  4. Module 4Troubleshooting PC Hardware

    • BIOS and UEFI
    • Power and Disk Issues
    • System and Display Issues
    • Lab: Troubleshoot GPU
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

  5. Module 5Comparing Local Networking Hardware

    • Network Types
    • Networking Hardware
    • Lab: Connect Patch Panel Cables
    • Network Cable Types
    • Wireless Networking Types
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  6. Module 6Configuring Network Addressing and Internet

    • Connections
    • Internet Connection Types
    • TCP/IP Concepts
    • Network Communications
    • Network Configuration Concepts
    • Challenge Lab: Install a SOHO Network
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  7. Module 7Supporting Network Services

    • Networked Host Services
    • Internet and Embedded Appliances
    • Troubleshoot Networks
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

  8. Module 8Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

    • Client - Side Virtualization
    • Cloud Concepts
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  9. Module 9Supporting Mobile Devices

    • Mobile Devices and Peripherals
    • Mobile Apps and Data
    • Laptop Hardware
    • Troubleshoot Mobile Devices
    • Challenge Lab: Mobile Hardware Support
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  10. Module 10Supporting Print Devices

    • Printers and Multifunction Devices
    • Print Device Maintenance
    • Troubleshoot Print Devices
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

  11. Module 11Managing Support Procedures

    • Documentation
    • Professional Communication
    • Types of Operating Systems
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  12. Module 12Configuring Windows

    • Windows User Settings
    • Windows System Settings
    • Install and Configure Applications
    • Cloud - Based Applications
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  13. Module 13Managing Windows

    • Use Management Consoles
    • Command - Line Tools
    • Windows Networking
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  14. Module 14Supporting Windows

    • Troubleshoot Windows Networking
    • Remote Access Technologies
    • Performance and Troubleshooting Tools
    • Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  15. Module 15Securing Windows

    • Logical Security Concepts
    • Windows Security Settings
    • Windows Shares
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  16. Module 16Installing Operating Systems

    • Windows Editions
    • OS Installations and Upgrades
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  17. Module 17Supporting Other OS

    • Linux Features
    • Package and Network Management
    • macOS Features
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

  18. Module 18Configuring SOHO Network Security

    • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
    • Wireless Security Protocols
    • SOHO Router Security
    • Additional Security Measures
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  19. Module 19Managing Security Settings

    • Account Security
    • Workstation Security
    • Browser Security
    • Troubleshoot Workstation Security
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  20. Module 20Supporting Mobile Software

    • Mobile OS Security
    • Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software
    • Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

  21. Module 21Using Data Security

    • Data Backup and Recovery
    • Data Handling Best Practices
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz

  22. Module 22Implementing Operational Procedures

    • Change and Inventory Management
    • Common Safety and Environmental Procedures
    • Scripting Basics
    • Additional Resources
    • Module Quiz
    • Checkpoint Review

Download the full outline (PDF)

Before you attend

Students taking this course should have the following skills: end-user skills with Windows-based personal computers, including the ability to: browse and search for information on the Internet; start up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs; and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system, applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network. An introductory course in a Windows operating system, or equivalent skills and knowledge, is required.

Who this is for

  • A t Course Completion
  • Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain the following skills and
  • knowledge:
  • PC Support Specialist
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware, OS, and network issues
  • Apply basic cybersecurity measures and understand threat vectors
  • Support Windows, Linux, macOS, and cloud- based operating systems
  • P rerequisites
  • Students taking this course should have the following skills: end- user skills with Windows -
  • Understand scripting, cloud computing, and virtualization concepts
  • the Internet; start up, shut down, and log on to a computer and network; run programs;
  • and move, copy, delete, and rename files in Windows Explorer. Students should also have
  • basic knowledge of computing concepts, including the difference between hardware and
  • software; the functions of software components, such as the operating system,
  • applications, and file systems; and the function of a computer network.
  • An introductory course in a Windows operating system, or equivalent skills and
  • knowledge, is required.
  • CompTIA Certified Professional Exams
  • This course will help the student prepare for the CompTIA Certified Professional exams.
  • You can set up testing directly with Pearson VUE when you're ready and you can arrange
  • to take your exams at ISInc, an authorized Pearson VUE testing center
  • Follow - On Course
  • CompTIA Network+ - Fundamentals of Networking

Run this for a team

Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.

Or call 916-920-1700, weekdays 8 to 5 Pacific.

More comptia classes

See all