It's a simple question, but there can be multiple answers based on your situation and the options you choose. You will need two vouchers to pass two exams to certify.
You may qualify for discounts that can decrease the cost, and you may want to consider additional learning and training that can also change the bottom line. Read on to find out more.
The basics: CompTIA A+ exam voucher only
You'll need to buy an exam voucher to take the certification exam. A voucher is a unique code you buy and use to take your exam at a Pearson VUE testing center. If a voucher is all you need, see the cost in the table below. Find more details about the exam on the CompTIA A+ product page.
If you don't pass an exam, you must purchase another voucher to take another test. We recommend that you go into your exam well-prepared to minimize the chance of not passing the test and having to purchase an additional voucher. Read on to find out about training and test preparation options.
Training and exam preparation
Our CompTIA Learning and Training offering is a set of comprehensive learning resources to support our certifications like CompTIA A+. This suite of products includes books, eLearning, labs, and exam prep software. It is developed in-house by CompTIA based on feedback we hear from learners like you. These resources provide you with a variety of ways to acquire all or some of the knowledge that is outlined in the CompTIA A+ exam objectives.
Self-study
The self-study guide will teach you the fundamental principles of installing, configuring, and troubleshooting PC, mobile, printer, and networking device hardware and help you advance your career in PC support. It will prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ exam by providing 100 percent coverage of the objectives and content examples listed on the syllabus.
Another great way to get an idea of what questions to expect is to download a set of practice questions. Keep in mind that these practice questions are not the exact questions that will be on the actual test and that there will be different kinds of questions.
Self-study and test preparation
The CompTIA CertMaster suite of products helps candidates learn the skills needed for a career in technology and prepare for their exams with confidence.
The following CertMaster products are now available for CompTIA A+:
Classroom training
For some, self-study isn't the way to go, and classroom training is simply the better choice for them to learn. CompTIA A+ certification training is offered by many public and academic institutions, such as colleges, as well as by private educational institutions and professional training centers.
Classroom training costs depend on your choice and can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. CompTIA offers classroom training for organizations looking for instructor-led training.