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CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Course

Are you looking to prepare yourself for a job in IT by developing valuable skills and earning foundational IT certifications to propel your career? This prep course is the right step toward reaching those goals.

Entry Level
Instructor-Led
In-Person
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Industry expert instructors

All ACI Learning courses (in-person and virtual) are taught by a live instructor with years of industry experience.

Career Services
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Globally recognized certification

Validate your skills in core security functions that are essential for IT entry level roles.

ACE Credit recommended

The course is recommended for ACE credit, enhancing your academic credentials.

Recommended 6 credits

Simulation Skill Labs for CompTIA A+

Get hands-on experience with our simulation labs. Each simulation presents a problem that must be solved. Learn new techniques, handle virtual hardware, and make choices to complete each lab as many times as needed.

Job Outlook

This training as part of one of our programs can qualify you for possible roles:

  • Computer User Support Specialist
  • Technical Help Desk
  • Technical Support Specialist
  • Desktop Support Specialist

With the support of AI-powered career services and expert mentors, you’ll be better prepared to land your first job in tech.

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Course details

targeted certification

CompTIA A+ (220-1101, 220-1102)
(2 exam vouchers covered after meeting release requirements)

Course Duration

80 hours over 4 weeks

prerequisites

Computer hardware knowledge

Basic computer user skills and basic experience in the Microsoft Windows environment recommended but not required.

Recommended background

No job experience or other certs required.

Entry Level

This course is a basic building block of an IT career and requires no previous training.

Accreditation

ACI Learning Tech Academy is ACCET Accredited

DoD 8570

Qualifies for IAT Level I

Learn more about DOD 8570

Course overview for CompTIA A+

Objectives

The CompTIA A+ course will build on students' existing knowledge and experience with PC hardware. In addition, this course will provide fundamental level skills and theoretical concepts to prepare students for real-world experiences on the job as a technician.

Modules

Hardware Concepts
Knowledge of enterprise hardware and configurations.
Operating Systems
OS installation and maintenance.
Storage and Cable Types
Storage devices, network cabling and peripheral, video, and hard drive cables as well as different cable adapters.
Mobile Device Configuration
Define, describe, and configure mobile device displays, screens, and surrounding components as well as mobile networking.
Network & Security
Secure, configure and manage network operations.
Peripheral Devices
Configure and deploy peripheral devices given the proper scoping and considerations.
Virtualization
Define and describe private cloud infrastructures, including virtual machines and surrounding considerations.
Troubleshooting
Diagnostic methods for OS and hardware issues.

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Student testimonials

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Graduation rate.
5 star rating
CompTIA A+ 1101 (ACI V3)
8/16/2025

This class was def better than the last, and that has to do with the instructor. This instructor was def very smart and knew the contents he was talking about. He answered all of our questions and made sure that we understood the material before we moved on to the next topic. Great instructor!!!!

5 star rating
CompTIA Security+ 701 (ACI V1)
8/15/2025

Overall, the course was a great introduction to cybersecurity. It was well-organized, easy to follow, and covered all the key topics needed to build a strong foundation for the Security+ certification. The content was engaging, and the Mr. Lee did a great job simplifying complex concepts. I feel much more confident in my understanding of cybersecurity principles and how they apply in real-world situations. This course is a solid starting point for anyone looking to begin a career in IT security.

5 star rating
ITIL 4® Foundation (PITG) 2025
8/15/2025

The ITIL 4 course was a lot of fun! We went over our modules daily and had exercises to complete afterwards to ensure that we understood the material that we had just went over. There were even online games that we played against one another in class that covered the course material, but that made it a lot of fun and competitive (in a friendly way of course). It was a great experience and in the end I passed and got certified in ITIL 4. Huge shoutout to James Wofford and the rest of the staff over at ACI!