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.
DurationOur 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.
What qualification will I get?
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.
How is the CompTIA A+ course assessed?
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.
What modules will be on the CompTIA A+ course?
There are two core modules in the CompTIA A+ course. These modules cover foundational skills in hardware, software, and operating systems.
Core 1 (220 - 1101)
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 (220 - 1102)
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.
Portland Training offer flexible and bespoke training across a wide range of courses, within multiple sectors
Portland Training was incorporated in August 2014 by Hollie Warren, as a sister company to Dutton Recruitment. Dutton Recruitment has grown into one of the UK’s leading providers of quality personnel to industries including; Energy, Engineering, Construction, Health Care and Public Sector.
Portland Training was incorporated to upskill our employers workforce and to help learners to achieve their potential by gaining the skills they require in order to progress and achieve their goals with the guidance from our experienced trainers and assessors.
Our learners are at the heart of what we do and we aim to provide them with funded training courses to sustain and progress them in their employment and for those learners that are unemployed we aim to provide them with the skills and confidence they need in order to access employment to increase their standard of living.
With the partnership of Dutton Recruitment, we have the ability to give learners the opportunity of work placements and guaranteed interviews for paid employment.
Quality is fundamental to Portland Training and we go all out to ensure that we meet our employers’ training needs. We believe it is vital to make and maintain excellent employer relationships.
Therefore, our senior management team meet with each of our employers to undertake a robust Training Needs Analysis so that we can create bespoke training solutions and provide funded training where possible, to ensure all of our employers’ needs are met and in the most efficient way.
Our Vision and Values
More than just a training provider, every aspect of our curriculum is focused on the learner’s onward destination
Portland Training Company offers flexible and bespoke training across a wide range of courses, our distinct brand guarantees quality, passion and integrity.
We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of training to enable learners to progress and achieve their goals which in turn, provides our employers with a higher-skilled workforce.
We aim to provide both learners and employers with an end-to-end service. If you want a service that you can’t see on our website, please just ask, if we don’t offer what you are looking for, we will know a provider that does.
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CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life.
CompTIA A+ Certification training is a great starting course for anyone interesting in acquiring a globally recognised qualification that demonstrates ability surrounding PC maintenance, operating systems, mobile devices, peripherals and other computer based technology.
he CompTIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected for an entry level computer technician and will open the door for an exciting career in computer technology.
Our five-day CompTIA A+ training course will help you to enhance your skills and knowledge on the maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, operating systems and printers.
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