CompTIA A+
OnlineOur CompTIA A+ course runs over 5 days and is aimed at expanding learners' understanding of the broader IT space. It teaches the skills and understanding needed to work in…
Our tutor-led CompTIA A+ course runs over 10 days, with each module taking 5 days, and is aimed at expanding learners’ understanding of the broader IT space. It teaches the skills and understanding needed to work in IT Support, or more technical roles.
We also offer a self-led option for this course, which gives learners access to a learning platform designed to let them pace their own learning. Learners will also receive an exam voucher, which they can use to take the certification exam at a time of their choosing.
On successful completion of the final exam, you’ll receive a CompTIA A+ certification. This certification shows learners have an fundamental understanding of IT and digital infrastructure.
Throughout the tutor-led CompTIA A+ course your progress will be assessed by your tutor, who will use those assessments to monitor your learning. There will be a certification exam at the end of the course.
Self-led learners will receive an exam voucher which can be used for an attempt at the certification exam.
This course is an in-depth look at the fundamentals of IT including the setup and management of hardware, software and operating systems.
There are two core modules in the CompTIA A+ course. These modules cover foundational skills in hardware, software, and operating systems.
Core 1 of the CompTIA A+ certification focuses on the foundational skills needed to support and manage various IT hardware and networking components. It covers the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of laptops and mobile devices, along with configuring and troubleshooting network connections. Additionally, it covers the installation and troubleshooting of PC components and peripherals.
Core 1 also introduces the basics of setting up virtual machines and understanding cloud service models, diagnosing and resolving common hardware and network issues, and ensures that candidates have the practical skills to handle a wide range of hardware and networking tasks
Core 2 of the CompTIA A+ certification emphasises the skills needed to manage and troubleshoot operating systems, ensure security, and follow best operational practices. It includes the installation, configuration, and management of various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile OS, along with command-line tools and system utilities. The core also focuses on implementing security measures to protect devices and networks, understanding threats and vulnerabilities, and using security tools.
Core 2 also involves diagnosing and resolving software, operating system, application and malware, and emphasises best practices for IT operations, including safety, environmental impacts, communication, documentation, change management, and disaster recovery. Learners are taught to effectively manage and secure IT environments, ensuring smooth and secure operations.
The tutor-led course will be taught fully online with face-to-face classes with our experienced tutors, so you can complete the course from the comfort of your own home.
For the self-led course, learning materials will be made available via an online portal. Learners will receive account information after signing up, within the first 48 hours.
The exam will also be taken online.
Because the courses are online, you’ll need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection to take part. Our online courses are easy to get started with and support interactive learning.
The CompTIA A+ course gives learners a strong foundation of IT skills that opens doors to a variety of roles in IT, including:
The tutor-led CompTIA A+ course takes place over 10 working days, usually starting on a Monday and involving sessions running from 9am – 4pm.
Self-led courses can begin as soon as learners receive their account information. This information will be emailed to learners with 48 hours of
You can sign up as many candidates as you like, we will just need some basic information for each learner. For tutor-led courses, we will get in touch to organise the best dates.
There aren’t any specific prerequisites for this course, but basic knowledge of how to use a computer is needed.
The price for the CompTIA A+ course including the training and the certification exam is £1795.
For the self-led course, the price for access to the learning materials and the certification email is £850.
Portland’s tutor-led courses give learners a structured syllabus to work through, and ongoing contact with an expert tutor ensures learners are well supported.
Self-led courses give learners the materials they need pass the CompTIA A+ certification exam, and puts learners in control of their own learning.
You can book onto specific IT course dates by selecting them in the calendar below. If the date you want isn’t listed, you can contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.
Our CompTIA A+ course runs over 5 days and is aimed at expanding learners' understanding of the broader IT space. It teaches the skills and understanding needed to work in…
Our CompTIA A+ course runs over 5 days and is aimed at expanding learners' understanding of the broader IT space. It teaches the skills and understanding needed to work in…
Our CompTIA A+ course runs over 5 days and is aimed at expanding learners' understanding of the broader IT space. It teaches the skills and understanding needed to work in…
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