CompTIA A+ Certification Upgrade: Requires You to Pass the 220-1201 and 220-1202 Exams to Achieve the Certification

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● 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 1 (V8.02, 142Q&As)

● 220-1202 CompTIA A+ Certification Exam: Core 2 (V8.02, 200Q&As)

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CompTIA A+ Certification Upgrade: New Exams Are Available

We know the CompTIA A+ is an entry certification, which is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. You may be familiar with the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams, but since March of 2025, CompTIA has launched the new series to cover the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce.

These two exams, Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), together certify your foundational IT skills. The updates reflect shifts in technology and work practices. The highlights include:

Key New Content Areas:

1. Networking, Virtualization, and the Cloud

        ○ There is a greater focus on cloud technologies and virtual environments, reflecting the current trend of remote and hybrid work models.

        ○ Candidates should be familiar with cloud service models and virtual machine setups.

2. Remote Troubleshooting

        ○ Software glitches

        ○ Hardware malfunctions

        ○ Network connectivity problems

        ○ You must know how to diagnose and fix common issues remotely, such as:

3. Emerging Tech: AI and Cloud Tools

        ○ AI implications in IT support

        ○ Cloud-based productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365)

        ○ You’ll need awareness of evolving technologies, like:

4. Multiple Operating Systems

        ○ You should understand when and how to use different OSes, such as Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS, etc.

        ○ Also, how to maintain and troubleshoot across platforms.

5. Changing Nature of IT Support

        ○ The new CompTIA A+ exams reflect how IT roles have evolved:

              ◇ Deciding whether to fix an issue onsite or outsource it

              ◇ Knowing how to escalate or delegate problems efficiently

These updates ensure IT support professionals are equipped for modern IT challenges, especially in workplaces where cloud services, remote work, and multi-OS environments are the norm.

About the CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) Exams

Even though the CompTIA A+ (220-1201 & 220-1202) exams have been launched, the CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) exams are still available. But you must focus on the retirement:

● September 25, 2025, for English

● December 20, 2025, for all other languages

Pay attention, exams cannot be combined across the series.

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