Free CompTIA A+ Support Course for Beginners
CompTIA A+ Support and Troubleshooting
Practice IT support fundamentals in this free CompTIA A+ course for beginners, covering hardware, operating systems, mobile devices, networking, cloud, security, ticketing, and troubleshooting for help desk career paths.
About this course
CompTIA A+ Support and Troubleshooting gives you a free beginner-friendly route into practical entry-level IT support. You can start without prior IT experience because the course builds from the devices and systems users rely on every day. You learn computer hardware, CPUs, RAM, storage, power supplies, peripherals, printers, cables, workstation setup, operating systems, file systems, permissions, command-line basics, macOS, Linux, and Windows support tasks.
The course is useful because IT support depends on diagnosing problems clearly. You move from mobile device support and workplace connectivity into IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, virtualization, cloud service models, malware, phishing, authentication, password policies, encryption, ticketing, documentation, and professional communication. This foundation helps you prepare for deeper CompTIA A+ study, help desk roles, desktop support, network support, cloud basics, or broader IT career pathways.
Course outline
Understanding Core Computer Hardware
In this module, you'll learn motherboards, CPUs, RAM, storage types, power supplies, and how to diagnose common hardware failures.
Peripherals, Storage, and Workstation Setup
In this module, you'll learn input/output devices, external storage, printer maintenance, cable standards, and setting up end-user workstations.
Configuring and Supporting Operating Systems
In this module, you'll learn Windows installation and file systems, user permissions, command line basics, and macOS and Linux fundamentals.
Supporting Mobile Devices in the Workplace
In this module, you'll learn iOS and Android fundamentals, mobile connectivity, device security features, and enterprise mobility management basics.
Core Networking Concepts and Troubleshooting
In this module, you'll learn IP addressing, network hardware, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, and diagnosing common connectivity issues.
Virtualization and Cloud Fundamentals for IT Support
In this module, you'll learn virtual machines, hypervisors, cloud service models, deployment models, and supporting cloud-based applications.
Securing Systems and Protecting End Users
In this module, you'll learn malware types, phishing awareness, authentication controls, password policies, and data encryption basics.
Applying the IT Support Troubleshooting Process
In this module, you'll learn the CompTIA troubleshooting methodology, ticketing systems, professional communication, and CompTIA A+ exam preparation.
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