CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): 2026 Complete Exam Prep, Core 2 topics of CompTIA A+ Exam: Operating Systems, Security, Software Troubleshooting, and Operational Procedures.
What you’ll learn
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You will learn how to install, configure, and upgrade Windows operating systems
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You will learn how to install and configure macOS and Linux operating systems
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You will be able to use command-line tools and utilities to perform administrative tasks across platforms
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You will learn how to perform OS backups, restores, and basic disaster recovery tasks
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You will be able to identify common security threats, including malware types and social engineering techniques
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You will be able to implement security best practices for workstations, mobile devices, and networks
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You will learn how to configure authentication methods, encryption, and access control
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You will learn how to detect, isolate, and remove malware following proper procedures
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You will be able to understand documentation requirements, change management, and safety procedures
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You will be prepared for the Core 2 aspect of the CompTIA A+ (220-1202)
Course Description
Following the course covering the Core 1 topics of the CompTIA A+ Exam (2026), this course will ensure you finish your path to full CompTIA A+ certification with this deep dive into operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. This course prepares you to pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam (220-1202); widely considered the more challenging of the two exams, since it demands scenario-based reasoning rather than memorisation.
Through command-line practice, and exam-style questions, you’ll learn how to configure, secure, and troubleshoot Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems, plus the security fundamentals every IT support professional needs on the job.
This course covers 100% of the official Core 2 (220-1202) exam objectives only, including expanded endpoint security and malware content added in the current exam version.
What you’ll learn:
- Installing, configuring, and managing Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Using command-line tools for system administration on multiple platforms
- Managing users, permissions, and file systems
- Identifying malware types, social engineering attacks, and other security threats
- Implementing security best practices, authentication, and encryption
- Detecting, removing, and preventing malware infections
- Applying troubleshooting methodology to OS and software issues
- Operational procedures: documentation, safety, and professional communication
You can take this course standalone if you mainly need support with the Core 2 aspects of the exam, however please not that passing Core 2 alone will not guarantee you pass the CompTIA A+ exam.
Who this course is for:
- Someone that has no IT experience and wants to break into tech; complete beginner
- Anyone studying specifically for the 220-1201 exam
