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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification Exam Prep Specialization

Packt

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification Exam Prep Specialization

IT Support and A+ Certification.

Master IT fundamentals and prepare for A+ certification.

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Configure mobile devices and wireless networks for IT support environments.

  • Understand networking protocols, hardware, and troubleshooting methodologies.

  • Apply virtualization, cloud computing, and diagnostic techniques to real IT scenarios.

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August 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand mobile hardware and components

  • Configure TCP UDP ports and protocols

  • Apply structured IT troubleshooting steps

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: System Configuration
Category: Data Storage
Category: Technical Support
Category: Computer Networking
Category: General Networking
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Data Storage Technologies
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: USB
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Help Desk Support
Networking Essentials and Hardware for IT Professionals

Networking Essentials and Hardware for IT Professionals

Course 2, 22 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand mobile hardware and components

  • Configure TCP UDP ports and protocols

  • Install and manage networking hardware

Skills you'll gain

Category: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: TCP/IP
Category: System Configuration
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: Hardware Architecture
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Computer Networking
Category: Network Protocols
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Computer Architecture
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Support
Virtualization, Cloud Computing & IT Troubleshooting

Virtualization, Cloud Computing & IT Troubleshooting

Course 3, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand mobile hardware and components

  • Configure TCP UDP ports and protocols

  • Apply structured IT troubleshooting steps

Skills you'll gain

Category: Computer Networking
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Help Desk Support
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Deployment
Category: Technical Support
Category: System Support
Category: Technical Support and Services
Category: Peripheral Devices
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Virtualization
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Virtualization and Virtual Machines
Category: Desktop Support
Category: Hardware Troubleshooting
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Cloud Infrastructure

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