CompTIA A+ Academic Courseware and Certification Exam

Update Coming Spring 2025!

Stay Ahead in IT with the New CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA A+ (220-1201/1202) is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. This updated certification covers essential skills in hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting, ensuring that students are prepared for a wide range of IT roles.

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CompTIA A+ Availability

Available March 2025 for Fall Classes:

  • Courseware Preview Access: Q1
  • Full Release Available: Q2
  • A+ 1101/1102 Retirement: Fall 2025 TBA

Prepares for:

  • CompTIA A+ 220-1201/1202

The CompTIA A+ Competency Assessment replaces the TestOut PC Pro Certification Exam. If you have questions, please contact your account rep.

Resources coming soon:

  • Certification Guide
  • Exam Objectives Comparison
  • Learning Products Comparison
  • Course Outline

Resources Available at Release:

  • Objective Mapping
  • Course Pacing Guide
  • Accessibility Document
  • Lesson Plans
  • PowerPoint Slides

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“The need for IT Support Specialists will continue to grow, reaching more than 907,800 by 2034. The 10-year projected growth rate for IT Support Specialists is a notable 38% above the national rate”

(Source: CompTIA State of the Tech Workforce 2024)

Why CompTIA A+?

Switching from CompTIA A+ 1101/1102 to CompTIA A+ 220-1201/1202 isn't just an update - it's an enhancement to the labs and learning content. The new CompTIA A+ is designed to keep pace with industry trends and uphold our reputation for excellence. CompTIA A+ ensures academic technology curriculums remain relevant, comprehensive, and recognized, enhancing engagement and effectiveness in technology education.

Students gain the skills and knowledge required to:

  • Understand and manage IT infrastructure and computing concepts.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware and software issues.
  • Recognize and address basic cybersecurity threats.
  • Grasp emerging technologies like AI and IoT.
  • Pursue more advanced certification pathways, such as CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.

Understanding the Exam Changes from A+ 1101/1102 to A+ 220-1201/1202

The transition from CompTIA A+ 1101/1102 to CompTIA A+ 220-1201/1202 represents the relevant changes to the modern IT environment, designed to meet the instructional needs of educators in foundational technology education.

Focus on Security: A+ certification includes a strong focus on teaching students about protecting digital assets, a critical skill set in today's cybersecurity-conscious environment.

Modernized Content: CompTIA A+ 220-1201/1202 modernizes the content to reflect current IT standards.

Comprehensive Skills and Knowledge: The certification has been transformed to align with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for navigating the contemporary technology ecosystem.

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New A+ Curriculum and Exam Prep

Emphasis on Practical Experience

A+ is designed to support a performance-based learning experience on our new learning platform with multiple resources for educators and students. It includes the best of CertMaster and TestOut learning materials.

Instructors

  • Comprehensive teacher training and lesson plans
  • PowerPoint slides and LMS integration
  • Aligns to state standards and other certifications
  • Timeline Mapping for course objectives
  • Custom quiz builder
  • Custom Reporting

Students

  • Interactive modules and video lessons with read-along scripts
  • End-of-section quizzes and self-remediation tools
  • Fact sheets and certification practice exam materials
  • Access to interactive labs for hands-on learning
  • Accessible 24/7 on Chromebook, Mac & PC
  • And much more!

Equip your students with the IT skills they need for success.

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