This specialization provides comprehensive preparation for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) certification and builds the hardware, networking, and systems foundation every IT technician needs. Spanning seven modular courses and approximately 30 hours of expert instruction, the specialization covers all Core 1 exam domains: Hardware, Networking, Mobile Devices, Virtualization and Cloud Computing, and Hardware and Network Troubleshooting.
Applied Learning Project
Learners benefit from gaining hands-on understanding of how computers are assembled, networked, and troubleshot, skills directly applicable to roles such as help desk technician, desktop support specialist, and IT generalist. The specialization incorporates online labs: interactive simulations that reinforce real-world tasks including CPU installation, RAM identification, BIOS/UEFI configuration, RAID setup, network configuration, and mobile device management. Each course delivers a complete, independently valuable skill set that aligns to one or more exam domains. By the end of this specialization, learners will be able to identify, install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware, networking components, and mobile devices in real IT support environments.
