Introduction to the CompTIA A+ (220-1101 and 220-1102) Certification
by Glenn Weadock
What is the A+ certification, why does it matter, and how can you get it? This course will teach you how the 2022 version is different, summarizes the two required exams, explains how to register, and discusses what to expect when taking the tests.
What you'll learn
Aspiring tech support professionals benefit from obtaining the CompTIA A+ certification. In this course, Introduction to the CompTIA A+ (220-1101 and 220-1102) Certification, you will learn about the A+ credential and where it fits in a broad program of career-oriented certification. First, you will explore what’s new with the 2022 refresh of the exams and know the topic areas covered by both tests. Next, you will discover how to register, and what the testing experience is like. Finally, you will learn how to use the Pluralsight videos in combination with other methods to create a successful study strategy. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to dive into the nine courses in Pluralsight’s A+ learning path and work towards achieving an important industry certification that can help launch your career in IT tech support.
About the author
Glenn E. Weadock (MDAA, MCAAA, MCT, MCSE, MCSA, MCITP, A+, Security+) is the president of Independent Software Inc., which he founded in 1982 after graduating from Stanford University's engineering school. ISI provides expert witness, consulting, and training services in the IT field with a focus on operating systems and networking technologies. Glenn is the author of 18 commercial books on topics such as Windows clients and servers, Microsoft certification, website design, troubleshooting, and ... moreclient/server networking, for publishers including McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Sybex, and the famous Dummies series. Glenn has developed seminars and video courses for Data-Tech Institute, Global Knowledge, and O’Reilly Media; co-authored two Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses on Windows Server 2008; and has taught PC and network troubleshooting, design, and support to tens of thousands of students in the US, UK, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Glenn advised the U.S. Justice Department in the Microsoft antitrust case, and has been an expert witness in patent cases involving companies such as IBM, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Disney, and LendingTree. He has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering With Distinction, from Stanford University, where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys hiking, reading, and music.