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

Adam Percy

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.

Stefan Waldvogel

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.

wes-bryan

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.