A thorough Udemy course preparing you for the CompTIA A+ certification, the standard entry credential for IT support and help-desk roles. It covers hardware, operating systems, networking and troubleshooting across both A+ exams. It is exam prep — the A+ certification itself requires passing two separate CompTIA exams.
Good for: Beginners preparing for the CompTIA A+ certification and entry IT support roles.
Less suitable if: You already work in IT support, or you do not intend to sit the exams.
Skills you'll gain
IT supportHardwareOperating systemsNetworkingTroubleshootingSecurity basics
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You want an entry IT support cert
You are new to IT
You want thorough prep
Consider something else if you…
You already work in IT support
You do not plan to certify
You want programming instead
Requirements: None.
Realistic time: About 27 hours of course; most people study 1 to 3 months before the exams.
About this course
CompTIA A+ is the entry-level IT certification recognized by Microsoft, Intel, CompTIA, and hundreds of employers as a baseline IT support credential. Jason Dion's course covers both A+ exams (Core 1: hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization; Core 2: Windows, Linux, macOS, security, troubleshooting, and operational procedures) with the depth and breadth the exams require.
What you'll learn
Identify and troubleshoot PC hardware components and peripherals
Configure network connectivity including TCP/IP and wireless
Install, configure, and support Windows, Linux, and macOS
Implement basic cybersecurity practices and identify threats
Apply professional troubleshooting methodologies for IT support
This course includes
27h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
A paid Udemy course, usually on sale for around $12 to $20. The A+ certification itself requires passing TWO separate CompTIA exams (Core 1 and Core 2), each around $275 — roughly $550 in total. Note CompTIA updates the exam versions periodically.
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This prepares you for CompTIA A+. The certification requires passing two separate CompTIA exams (Core 1 and Core 2, around $275 each, roughly $550 total) — this course is the preparation, not the credential.
Instructor
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Jason Dion
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210K+ learners20 courses4.7 instructor rating
Jason Dion is a former military IT professional, now one of the most recognized IT certification instructors on Udemy with over 1.5M students across CompTIA, CEH, and security courses.
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