CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Certification Exam Prep

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course empowers learners to master networking fundamentals, cloud applications, and security strategies essential for modern IT environments. You will gain hands-on skills in Linux administration, Windows security, Active Directory management, and cloud-based collaboration tools, preparing you for real-world IT challenges. Starting with Linux basics, terminal commands, and file system management, the course builds a strong foundation for managing servers and operating systems. You will then explore cloud services, OS installations, and collaboration platforms, learning to optimize productivity while maintaining secure configurations. The course progresses into physical and logical security, covering access control, MFA, network defenses, and malware protection. You’ll understand how to secure both endpoints and networks while implementing administrative and user-focused security measures, culminating in system hardening techniques and threat response strategies. Designed for aspiring IT professionals, system administrators, and security enthusiasts, this course assumes a basic understanding of computers and operating systems. It is suitable for those preparing for the CompTIA A+ 220-1202 exam or anyone looking to strengthen their IT infrastructure knowledge at a beginner to intermediate level. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently administer Linux and Windows systems, configure cloud applications, implement robust physical and logical security measures, and apply malware removal and system hardening strategies effectively.

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This comprehensive course is designed to equip learners with a deep understanding of operating systems, from Windows, macOS, and Linux to mobile platforms, alongside essential security and system management concepts. You’ll gain hands-on skills in OS installation, configuration, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting, preparing you for real-world IT support roles and CompTIA A+ 220-1202 certification. The course begins by introducing the foundations of operating systems, their architectures, and performance considerations, progressing to a detailed exploration of filesystems, boot methods, and installation strategies. You’ll learn to navigate the differences between Windows 10/11, Linux distributions, and macOS, while mastering compatibility, cross-platform integration, and administrative best practices. Interactive labs and step-by-step demonstrations reinforce your knowledge at every stage. From there, you dive into system tools, Task Manager, MMC snap-ins, and command-line utilities, building proficiency in disk management, network troubleshooting, and security configurations. You’ll also explore Windows settings, Control Panel, macOS administration, and networking setup, gaining practical skills for day-to-day IT operations. Real-world scenarios, practice exercises, and exam-focused strategies ensure a complete and applied learning experience. This course is ideal for aspiring IT support professionals, system administrators, and anyone preparing for the CompTIA A+ exam. No advanced prerequisites are required beyond basic computer literacy, making it accessible for beginners while still valuable for those seeking a refresher. Difficulty level: Beginner to Intermediate. By the end of the course, you will be able to install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems across multiple platforms, manage filesystems, apply security and administrative best practices, and confidently prepare for the CompTIA A+ 220-1202 certification exam.