CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today's computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors, and resellers. CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues, and communication and professionalism.
CompTIA A+ ensures the right people have the right skills. While many of the essential skills are universal, there are additional skills required to support the needs of businesses. By offering certification options for specific job scenarios, CompTIA A+ gives individuals the ability to grow their careers in a certain area, and employers the flexibility to choose the exam combination that best fits their needs.
While IT technician roles share a common core of required skills and knowledge, there is enough uniqueness that a "one size fits all" credential is no longer the most appropriate way to validate skills. CompTIA A+ formerly consisted of one exam focused on hardware and technologies and concepts and another on operating systems technologies and concepts. The updated offering still consists of two tests; however, both include hardware and operating concepts along with additional domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism. Candidates will need to complete the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam with one of the following exams: 220-602, 220-603, or 220-604.
A+ and Your Career
CompTIA A+ is the most recognized and trusted certification for entry-level service technicians. From installation to basic networking, employers know CompTIA A+ certified technicians have the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the job. Adding a CompTIA A+ certification to your resume will prove to employers your abilities with core hardware and operating system technologies.
Exam Objectives
The completion of the Essentials exam is required for all candidates.
CompTIA A+ Essentials - validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installations, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventative maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The Essential Exam validates the basic skills needed by any entry-level service technician regardless of job environment.
Please select one of the following tracks:
CompTIA A+ 220-602 IT Technician - exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA Essentials examination.
CompTIA A+ 220-603 Remote Support Technician - examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a remote-based work environment where client interaction, client training, operating system and connectivity issues are emphasized. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-603 candidate has already passed the CompTIA Essentials examination.
CompTIA A+ 220-604 Depot Technician - examination is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in settings with where hardware related activities are emphasized. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-6034candidate has already passed the CompTIA Essentials examination.
