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A+ Core 1 V15 (New Version)

CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career. This exam focuses on foundational skills in hardware, networking, mobile devices, and troubleshooting. Passing Core 1 and Core 2 prepares you for roles like IT support specialist and help desk technician while building the knowledge needed to pursue advanced certifications like Network+ and Security+.

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Exam products

  • A+ Voucher

    Validate the skills employers are looking for and take the next step in your tech career with the A+ exam voucher. Use it to take one of the two required exams (Core 1 or Core 2) to earn the CompTIA A+ (V15) certification at an authorized provider. Successful completion of both exams is required to become A+ certified.

    • Single-use voucher: Redeem this digital code for either the A+ Core 1 or A+ Core 2 exam.
    • 12-month validity: Take your exam any time within 12 months of purchase.
    • Voucher delivery: Receive your voucher code via email within 3–4 hours of purchase.
    • Simple redemption process: Redeem and schedule at CompTIA Central


    Exam series code: 220-1201 (Core 1) or 220-1202 (Core 2)

    My Price$265
  • A+ Voucher Plus Retake Assurance

    Secure your success with exam retake assurance, designed to give you peace of mind and the flexibility to retake the A+ Core 1 or Core 2 exam if needed. This product ensures you’re prepared for success by covering your initial exam attempt and providing the option to retake it if necessary.

    • Exam attempt with retake assurance: Take your exam confidently, knowing a retake is available.
    • 12-month validity: Use your voucher and retake assurance within 12 months of purchase.
    • Easy voucher redemption: Redeem and schedule your exam at CompTIA Central


    Exam series code: 220-1201 (Core 1) or 220-1202 (Core 2)

    My Price$314

Learning products

  • A+ Core 1 CertMaster Learn

    Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to earn your A+ Core 1 (V15) certification with A+ Core 1 CertMaster Learn. This interactive, self-paced course is designed for comprehensive learning from the ground up. It helps you prepare for your certification exam while building a solid foundation in essential tech concepts and skills for help desk technicians.

    • Comprehensive preparation: Master skills like installing motherboards, troubleshooting hardware, configuring networks, and supporting mobile and print devices.
    • Instructional lessons: Learn with narrative content, videos, and guided labs to build foundational knowledge.
    • Skill development: Build skills and knowledge of a help desk technician through a proven learning progression design that emphasizes context and practice.
    • Extensive practice: Engage with assessments and performance-based questions to reinforce your learning.
    • Skill tracking: Monitor progress with assessments, quizzes, and actionable feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
    • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central


    Learn more about CertMaster Learn. 

    Exam series code: 220-1201
    ISBN: 978-1-64274-601-3

    My Price$369
  • A+ Core 1 CertMaster Practice

    Strengthen your understanding, accelerate learning, and test your knowledge with A+ Core 1 CertMaster Practice. This adaptive platform helps you close knowledge gaps, boost retention, and prepare for the A+ Core 1 (V15) certification exam.

    • Targeted improvement: Focus on areas where you need growth with adaptive learning tailored to A+ Core 1 exam objectives.
    • Practice tests: Build confidence and assess your readiness with full-length, timed practice tests featuring performance-based questions that reflect the actual exam.
    • Immediate feedback: Identify and address weaknesses to optimize your study time and boost retention.
    • Extensive question bank: Access a wide range of questions covering A+ Core 1 exam objectives.
    • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central


    Learn more about CertMaster Practice.

    Exam series code: 220-1201
    ISBN: 978-1-64274-596-2

    My Price$149
  • A+ Core 1 eBook

    Prepare for the A+ Core 1 (V15) certification exams with the Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Student Guide eBook. This comprehensive resource provides 100% coverage of the A+ Core 1 exam objectives, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to pass the exam.

    • Comprehensive coverage: Master skills like installing motherboards, troubleshooting hardware, configuring networks, and supporting print and mobile devices.
    • Accessible format: Bookmark, search, and annotate content using the browser-based eReader with a built-in glossary.
    • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central


    Exam series code: 220-1201
    ISBN: 978-1-64274-593-1

    My Price$95
  • A+ Core 1 Instructor eBook

    Teach the A+ (V15) certification with the Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Instructor Guide eBook. This comprehensive resource provides 100% coverage of the A+ Core 1 exam objectives, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to pass the exam.

    • Comprehensive coverage: Master skills like configuring networks, managing security, troubleshooting software, and supporting devices.
    • Teaching aids: Prepare for teaching the A+ Core 1 course with helpful teaching aids such as PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, and pacing guides.
    • Accessible format: Bookmark, search, and annotate content using the browser-based eReader with a built-in glossary.
    • Year-long access: Study anytime with 12 months of training, redeemable within 12 months of purchase, through CompTIA Central.


    Exam series code: 220-1201
    ISBN: 978-1-64274-583-2

    My Price$95

Continuing education

  • A+ CertMaster CE

    Renew your A+ certification quickly and efficiently with CertMaster CE. This self-paced eLearning course builds on your existing knowledge and aligns with the latest exam objectives. It allows you to renew your certification without retaking the Core 1 and Core 2 exams. You are eligible to take this course if you passed A+ (V14) or an earlier version and your certification has not yet expired.

    • Single activity renewal: Complete one course to automatically renew your certification.
    • Efficient learning: Fulfill Continuing Education requirements in just 8 to 10 hours.
    • Automatic renewal: Enjoy hassle-free certification renewal upon course completion.


    Learn more about CertMaster CE

    Important: Completing the same version of the CertMaster CE course you were originally certified under will not count toward renewal. You must wait for the next version to be released or choose another activity.

    My Price$139
  • Continuing Education Token

    CompTIA Continuing Education Tokens (CE Tokens) make paying your continuing education fees easy! Each $25 CE Token can be used for payment of continuing education fees for CompTIA A+, Cloud+, CloudNetX, CySA+, Data+, DataSys+, DataX, Linux+, Network+, PenTest+, Security+, and SecurityX. Find the CE fees for your certification.

    • Non-refundable and non-returnable: CE token purchases cannot be refunded or returned.
    • Use when needed: CE tokens do not expire.
    • Easy redemption: Redeem your CE tokens and pay your continuing education fees at CompTIA Central.


    Learn more about CompTIA's Continuing Education program.

    My Price$25