What is the best way to study for the Comptia A+

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Hello,

I am studying towards the A+ and wondering what is the most general way to approach it? As there is an accelerated course of just 1001 and then the course which features both 1001 and 1002. Would it be best to focus on strictly the 1001 first and then move onto 1002. Or to just start from the very beginning and learn everything? I read a guide that maps which parts are 1001 and which are 1002. Just curious to know the general way to study this.

Thanks in advance.

A+ is an entry level exam and CompTIA offers the exam-objectives for all certs. You know exactly what you need to learn. If you know all points, you pass the exam. Download the objectives first and stick to them!
I did A+ as well, and I did one by one. One example: You learn connectors in 1001 and the 1001 exam is about connectors... in 1002 you don’t have to think about connectors anymore.

Hey @Adam-Percy, this is a great question and let me see if I can help. The comprehensive course that covers the content for both 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams, if you are new to A+ I would suggest starting here. The accelerated versions (220-1002 starting is starting production) are for a refresher before sitting the exam. Both require a certain amount of self-study (as with all training), however the accelerated versions will require more of heavy lift in studying before hand by the viewer. I hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask questions when you have them.

I was about to come here and ask the same question. I'm afraid I'm going to watch all 120 minutes of the series and not remember 3/4 of the stuff. I do like what @Stefan-Waldvogel mentioned and follow the objectives closely.

@Jesse-Meyer that is a very valid concern, as one of the hardest things about the A+ is that the exam covers such a wide variety of topics. The memorization of specs and standards can get quite tedious, however if someone is new to the IT world there is a lot of jargon and terminology to get down with the concepts that are taught. I recommend that every student do what @Stefan-Waldvogel recommends (getting the objectives here: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a#examdetails) and follow each concept like a list. This can help to gauge the exam candidates base knowledge and direct your studies. Please feel free to ask questions on any topics that you need assistance with.

I purchased the study guide through CompTIA website. Then it lets you log in on skillpipe.com and read the ebook there. So I was able to read the material from my computer and later if I wanted to view it on my phone I could pick up where I left off.

I also watched the videos with Wes and Zack, I liked the explanations and analogies. Some videos I watched more than once because I found I picked something new up the second time.

I passed mine earlier this month, the hardest part for me to remember were port numbers.