CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2)

Start building the practical IT support skills needed for hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, security, and technical support.

CompTIA A+ is an entry level IT certification designed for people who want to begin or strengthen a career in technical support. The certification is built around two exams, Core 1 and Core 2. CompTIA states that Core 1 focuses on hardware and networking, while Core 2 focuses on operating systems and security.

For learners who want to move into IT support, helpdesk, call centre technical support, or junior technician roles, the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2) course provides a structured foundation in the technologies used across corporate and home IT environments.

Course Overview

The CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2) course introduces learners to the essential skills needed to support users, devices, operating systems, and common IT environments. It is designed for people who want to build hands on knowledge in troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical support.

This course is especially relevant for learners who are entering the IT field for the first time, changing careers, or already working in a junior support role and looking to formalise their skills.

CompTIA describes A+ as the industry standard for starting an IT career, with coverage across hardware, software, networking, troubleshooting, and security.

Course Details

Course Name: CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2)
Duration: 10 Days, Full Time
Price: R18 500.00

What You Will Learn

The curriculum covers the core technical areas required for entry level IT support and troubleshooting.

Learners will develop practical knowledge of how to configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot hardware and peripherals. This includes understanding how devices work, how components are connected, and how to identify common hardware related issues.

The course also introduces support for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is important because modern IT support teams often work across different platforms, devices, and user environments.

Security is also part of the curriculum. Learners will be introduced to the principles required to help secure devices and networks against common threats. This gives learners a stronger understanding of how technical support connects with everyday cybersecurity awareness.

The course also prepares learners to provide technical support in both corporate and home IT environments. This includes problem solving, user support, troubleshooting processes, and the practical communication needed when supporting people who depend on technology to work, study, and stay connected.

Why Study CompTIA A+?

CompTIA A+ is widely used as a starting point for people entering IT support. It validates a broad range of foundational IT skills rather than focusing on one specific vendor or platform. This makes it useful for learners who want a practical entry point into the IT industry.

The certification requires learners to pass two exams. CompTIA states that Core 1 covers hardware and networking, while Core 2 covers operating systems and security.

This structure makes CompTIA A+ especially relevant for people who need both device level knowledge and user support capability. In real support environments, technicians are often expected to deal with hardware faults, operating system issues, software problems, device security concerns, and basic networking challenges.

For learners who want to progress further, CompTIA A+ can also provide a foundation before moving into more specialised areas such as networking, cybersecurity, systems administration, cloud support, or infrastructure support.

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course is suitable for career changers who want to enter the IT industry and need a practical starting point.

It is also suitable for junior IT support staff, technicians, and call centre IT agents who want to strengthen their technical foundation and improve their support capability.

The course is especially useful for learners who want to build confidence in troubleshooting, supporting users, working with devices, and understanding the technologies commonly used in business and home IT environments.

Career Relevance

IT support remains one of the most common entry points into the technology sector. Organisations rely on technicians and support staff to keep users, devices, systems, and networks running effectively.

The CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2) course helps learners build the practical knowledge required to support day to day IT operations. This includes diagnosing technical problems, configuring devices, supporting operating systems, applying basic security practices, and assisting users in a professional environment.

For learners looking to start an IT career, this course provides a structured path into technical support. For learners already working in support roles, it can help strengthen their skills and create a clearer route toward future IT specialisation.

Course Enquiry and Registration

GISA offers the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2) course for learners who want to begin or strengthen their IT support career.

To enquire about this course, submit your course request through the website. A GISA team member will review your enquiry and provide the relevant quote, payment details, and next steps for registration.

Course: CompTIA A+ (Core 1 & 2)
Duration: 10 Days, Full Time
Price: R18 500.00