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A support-work goal can benefit from instruction without buying a certification exam. Choose the support you need; public resources and a private employer brief are optional.

The issuer compares these products for V15, covering the 220-1201 and 220-1202 certification identity. Confirm the exact product and whether its selected license covers one Core or both. Public descriptions do not prove delivered lessons, lab access or human feedback. Product audiences do not establish personal admission or exam readiness.

CertMaster Perform for A+ V15

The issuer describes instruction, videos, interactives, assessments and practice tests with simulated and live virtual-machine lab activities.

Observed 2026-10-07. A+ table: 30–60 estimated hours; selected-product/Core basis and personal effort unknown. Selected price, license and access unknown.

Starting knowledge: The issuer describes this product for building skills and concepts without prior related job-role experience.

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The issuer describes instruction, videos, interactives, assessments and practice tests with simulated and live virtual-machine lab activities. No lessons or labs were personally operated. These are public A+ V15 product descriptions, not a selected purchase or inspected detailed syllabus. Selected SKU, separate or combined Core licenses, tuition and currency, access period, account permission, furnished lab activities, operated exercises, human feedback, accessibility, voucher and retake terms remain unverified. Publisher effort estimates are not contact hours or personal preparation time; their selected-product/Core basis is not established. A+ V15 identity and product-specific comparison come from the separately inspected official Core 1 and 2 page: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-and-2-v15/

The issuer describes this product for building skills and concepts without prior related job-role experience. That product audience is not formal exam eligibility, demonstrated readiness or a personal admission decision.

Its detailed taught syllabus was not inspected. Inspect the separate A+ product comparison and exam summaries.

CertMaster Learn for A+ V15

The issuer describes self-paced instruction, videos, interactives, simulated lab activities, assessments and practice tests.

Observed 2026-10-07. A+ table: 25–40 estimated hours; selected-product/Core basis and personal effort unknown. Selected price, license and access unknown.

Starting knowledge: The issuer describes this product for foundational skills without prior related job-role experience.

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The issuer describes self-paced instruction, videos, interactives, simulated lab activities, assessments and practice tests. This description does not establish live-VM access or human feedback. These are public A+ V15 product descriptions, not a selected purchase or inspected detailed syllabus. Selected SKU, separate or combined Core licenses, tuition and currency, access period, account permission, furnished lab activities, operated exercises, human feedback, accessibility, voucher and retake terms remain unverified. Publisher effort estimates are not contact hours or personal preparation time; their selected-product/Core basis is not established. A+ V15 identity and product-specific comparison come from the separately inspected official Core 1 and 2 page: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-and-2-v15/

The issuer describes this product for foundational skills without prior related job-role experience. That product audience is not formal exam eligibility, demonstrated readiness or a personal admission decision.

Its detailed taught syllabus was not inspected. Inspect the separate A+ product comparison and exam summaries.

CertMaster Practice for A+ V15

The issuer describes timed practice exams, objective quizzes and mastery reporting.

Observed 2026-10-07. A+ table: 10–20 estimated hours; selected-product/Core basis and personal effort unknown. Selected price, license and access unknown.

Starting knowledge: The issuer describes this product for people with existing skills and concepts.

Read the product format and purchase limits

The issuer describes timed practice exams, objective quizzes and mastery reporting. This is exam assessment preparation, not a taught course or a furnished support-work lab. Mastery reporting does not guarantee an actual certification-exam result. These are public A+ V15 product descriptions, not a selected purchase or inspected detailed syllabus. Selected SKU, separate or combined Core licenses, tuition and currency, access period, account permission, furnished lab activities, operated exercises, human feedback, accessibility, voucher and retake terms remain unverified. Publisher effort estimates are not contact hours or personal preparation time; their selected-product/Core basis is not established. A+ V15 identity and product-specific comparison come from the separately inspected official Core 1 and 2 page: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/core-1-and-2-v15/

The issuer describes this product for people with existing skills and concepts. It is not evidence that a novice can skip instruction, or of personal readiness or formal exam admission.

Its detailed taught syllabus was not inspected. Inspect the separate A+ product comparison and exam summaries.

Compare both exam scopes separately from training

A+ V15 public objective summaries — Core 1 and Core 2

Official public V15 summary for 220-1201 and 220-1202; both Core exams must be the same version. Core 1: mobile devices 13%, networking 23%, hardware 25%, virtualization/cloud 11%, hardware/network troubleshooting 28%. Core 2: operating systems 28%, security 28%, software troubleshooting 23%, operational procedures 21%. These are exam objective summaries, not a detailed selected teaching syllabus, furnished practice, classroom time or readiness. The issuer separately recommends 12 months of IT support experience; that recommendation is not a formal course-entry prerequisite. Detailed objective PDF bytes were not inspected in this review. Selected exam registration and training purchases have separate costs and access.

Observed 2026-10-07. The two-Core certification requirement does not make every training product a two-Core license or include two vouchers.

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Optional public study

Use public resources when they fit your plan

Public study is one option. A+ certification requires both 220-1201 and 220-1202; workplace learning can focus on a support task without buying an exam.

If support tasks are unfamiliar, compare structured foundations, guided practice and optional public resources. Ask for instruction or feedback now if that support would help.

Step 1

Map both exams

Use the current Core 1 and Core 2 objectives as separate checklists. Do not prepare for one core and assume the other will follow automatically.

Step 2

Learn, then reproduce

Work through the free courses below in objective order. After each section, repeat the task in a virtual machine, spare computer, or home network without following the video.

Step 3

Use practice to find gaps

Use official samples and independent questions to identify weak areas. Revisit the objective and the practical task behind every missed concept instead of memorizing an answer key.

Practical work to keep

Install Windows or Linux in a virtual machine, create and restrict user accounts, troubleshoot a failed network connection, document a hardware or boot problem, and keep ticket-style notes that explain the symptom, test, fix, and result.

When paid training is worth considering

Instruction, a permitted practice environment, feedback, protected time and accessibility support are useful reasons to compare training. Public study is optional, not a prerequisite to asking for help.

Study-plan editorial review: 2026-08-26. Resource observations and access checks have separate dates below. If you have confirmed the need and want help comparing actual offerings, ask Learnerside for training help. Nothing is sent to a provider automatically.

Free resources, limitations, and source records

Every link below was opened and checked by Learnerside, labelled official or independent, and shown with the date it was last checked where one is recorded. Nothing here is sponsored, and no exam dumps are listed.

Learnerside has checked 6 free resources for this certification: 5 learning resources and 1 official scope document.

Current study target. CompTIA A+ V15, which requires both Core 1 exam 220-1201 and Core 2 exam 220-1202. CompTIA lists V15 as the newest version and says it launched March 25, 2025. No future V15 retirement date was verified on the checked page. Checked 2026-08-23. (official source)

See the certification itself: CompTIA A+ · and what it costs to earn and keep.

Best free resources

ResourceTypePublisherCostSource
CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and 2 V15) exam objectives (shown on the certification page)Exam objectives / outlineOfficial: CompTIAFree (see notes)official
CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test (V15) — 10 free sample questionsFree practice questionsOfficial: CompTIAFree (see notes)official
CompTIA A+ Core 2 Practice Test (V15) — 10 free sample questionsFree practice questionsOfficial: CompTIAFree (see notes)official
ExamCompass free CompTIA A+ practice tests (220-1201 / 220-1202)Free practice questionsIndependent community: ExamCompassFree (see notes)independent community
Professor Messer A+ 220-1201 Core 1 V15 CourseFree structured courseIndependent community: Professor MesserFree (see notes)independent community
Professor Messer A+ 220-1202 Core 2 V15 CourseFree structured courseIndependent community: Professor MesserFree (see notes)independent community

What to know

  • CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and 2 V15) exam objectives (shown on the certification page): Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 and 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. Objectives summary shown inline on the cert page; the downloadable PDF is partner-login-gated, so the free public access is the cert page. CompTIA's CertMaster training is paid. (noted when we read this source, 2026-06-14)
  • CompTIA A+ Core 1 Practice Test (V15) — 10 free sample questions: Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 and 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. 10 sample questions plus an answer key, publicly accessible (no login/paywall). (noted when we read this source, 2026-06-14)
  • CompTIA A+ Core 2 Practice Test (V15) — 10 free sample questions: Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 and 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. 10 sample questions; same template as the verified Core 1 page. (noted when we read this source, 2026-06-14)
  • ExamCompass free CompTIA A+ practice tests (220-1201 / 220-1202): Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 / 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. 154 practice tests across the current V15 exam pair, free score report, no registration. Multiple choice only - there are no performance-based items, which are a real part of A+. (noted when we read this source, 2026-08-05)
  • Professor Messer A+ 220-1201 Core 1 V15 Course: Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 and 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. Community instruction; official CompTIA objectives and samples remain authoritative and optional paid notes are not included. (noted when we read this source, 2026-07-09)
  • Professor Messer A+ 220-1202 Core 2 V15 Course: Learnerside records this against the current exam 220-1201 and 220-1202, verified from the vendor on 2026-08-23. Community instruction; official CompTIA objectives and samples remain authoritative and optional paid notes are not included. (noted when we read this source, 2026-07-09)

Core source records

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IDSupportsSourceChecked
CIT-01Retained resource observation: 2026-06-14. Resource contents, free access and account requirements are unverified; no successful resource check is established here.CompTIA — A+ Core 1 and 2 Certification V15Date not recorded
CIT-02Retained resource observation: 2026-06-14. Resource contents, free access and account requirements are unverified; no successful resource check is established here.CompTIA A+ Core 1 V15 Practice QuestionsDate not recorded
CIT-03Retained resource observation: 2026-06-14. Resource contents, free access and account requirements are unverified; no successful resource check is established here.CompTIA A+ Core 2 V15 Practice QuestionsDate not recorded
CIT-04Retained resource observation: 2026-08-05. Resource contents, free access and account requirements are unverified; no successful resource check is established here.Published source (examcompass.com)Date not recorded
CIT-05Retained resource observation: 2026-07-09. Historical resource check recorded; current access has not been rechecked.Professor Messer — CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Free Training Course2026-08-05
CIT-06Retained resource observation: 2026-07-09. Historical resource check recorded; current access has not been rechecked.Professor Messer — CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Free Training Course2026-08-05