CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

CompTIA A+ is the only industry recognized credential with performance testing to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential.

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce.

• Increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work
• More on troubleshooting and how to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware, or connectivity problems
• Changing core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT device security to data management and scripting
• Multiple operating systems now encountered by technicians on a regular basis, including the major systems, their use cases, and how to keep them running properly
• Reflects the changing nature of the job role, where many tasks are sent to specialized providers as certified personnel need to assess whether it’s best to fix something on site, or to save time and money by sending proprietary technologies directly to vendors

Exam Codes CompTIA A+ 220-1001 (Core 1) and 220-1002 (Core 2)

Candidates must complete both 1001 and 1002 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series. CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2) 

Candidates must complete both 1101 and 1102 to earn certification. Exams cannot be combined across the series.

Launch Date January 15, 2019 April 2022 

Exam Description CompTIA A+ 220-1001 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing and network troubleshooting. 

CompTIA A+ 220-1002 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.  CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing. 

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software and operational procedures.  
Number of Questions

Maximum of 90 questions per exam 

Type of Questions

Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based 

Length of Test90 Minutes per exam 

Passing Score

220-1001: 675 (on a scale of 100-900)
220-1002: 700 (on a scale of 100-900)

220-1101: 675 (on a scale of 900)
220-1102: 700 (on a scale of 900)

Recommended Experience9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field 

LanguagesEnglish at launch. German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish-English at launch. German, Japanese, Portuguese, Thai and Spanish 

RetirementOctober 20, 2022
TBD - Usually three years after launch 
Testing Provider Pearson VUE