CompTIA A+ (220-1201/1202) TotalVideo + TotalSims + TotalTester Bundle

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Product Overview

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ exams with all three products together: the Mike Meyers video series, TotalSims performance-based labs, and TotalTester practice questions. The video teaches, the simulations build hands-on skill, and the questions check whether it has stuck.

A+ requires you to pass two exams, Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), and both mix multiple-choice questions with performance-based ones. Therefore this bundle covers every way the exam can test you. Get certified the best way, with TotalVideo, TotalSims, and TotalTester.

• Exam version: CompTIA A+ 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams
• TotalVideo: 30+ hours of video training across 30 chapters and 241 lessons, including a free preview section of 8 lessons
• TotalSims interactive simulations: 296 hands-on simulation elements across 192 lab topics
• TotalTester practice tests: 1,000+ multiple-choice questions
• License: single-user one-year license for TotalVideo, TotalSims, and TotalTester
• Operating system requirement: Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux (iOS and Android not supported)

Certification Alignment

CompTIA A+ requires you to pass two separate exams. All three components in this bundle map to the official domains of both.

Core 1 (220-1201)

• Mobile Devices (13%) — hardware, accessories, connectivity, and mobile device management
• Networking (23%) — ports and protocols, wireless standards, hardware, and SOHO configuration
• Hardware (25%) — cables, RAM, storage, motherboards, CPUs, power, and printers
• Virtualization and Cloud Computing (11%) — hypervisors, virtual machines, and cloud models
• Hardware and Network Troubleshooting (28%) — diagnosing hardware, display, mobile, network, and printer faults

Core 2 (220-1202)

• Operating Systems (28%) — Windows, macOS, Linux, command line, and installation
• Security (28%) — malware, social engineering, authentication, and workstation hardening
• Software Troubleshooting (23%) — operating system, application, and malware removal scenarios
• Operational Procedures (21%) — safety, documentation, change management, and professionalism

Troubleshooting carries the heaviest weight in Core 1, while Operating Systems and Security together make up more than half of Core 2.

Career Impact

A+ is the recognized starting point for a career in IT support. Therefore it is the credential hiring managers look for first on an entry-level resume.

• Prepares you for roles such as IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, and Field Service Technician
• Also fits Desktop Support Analysts and Technical Support Specialists
• Meets the U.S. Department of Defense 8140/8570 baseline requirement for several IT support roles
• Leads naturally to CompTIA Network+ and Security+ as your next certifications

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this bundle, you can do the following.

• Work safely and professionally, and apply a structured troubleshooting methodology.
• Identify, install, and upgrade CPUs, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, and storage.
• Install, maintain, and optimize Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
• Manage users, groups, and permissions, and work confidently at the command line.
• Configure wired and wireless networks, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
• Secure endpoints and mobile devices, and follow documented operational procedures.
• Answer both multiple-choice and performance-based questions under exam conditions.

Prerequisites

You need no prior certification to start. CompTIA recommends about 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support role, though that is not a formal requirement. The video component builds from foundational concepts, so beginners can follow it.

This bundle suits career changers entering IT support, help desk staff who want to certify what they already do, and students building a first technology credential. You need a Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux computer, because iOS and Android are not supported.

TotalVideo Features

TotalVideo for CompTIA A+ stars Mike Meyers, the Alpha Geek, alongside Dakota Snow. The series provides more than 30 hours of intense training.

Total Seminars filmed the course in an episodic format designed to optimize your learning experience. Substantive technical content sits alongside laugh-out-loud segments, so a long study block never drags. As a result, this A+ video series takes you on a great ride as you prepare.

TotalSims Features

TotalSims for CompTIA A+ includes 296 simulation elements, presented through four learning tools. Together they prepare you for CompTIA’s performance-based exam questions.

• Show! — operating system and application training demonstrations
• Click! — interactive graphical Windows and macOS exercises
• Type! — interactive command-line exercises
• Challenge! — interactive configuration and identification exercises that mimic performance-based exam questions

Try a sample A+ TotalSim live on the Training Hub

TotalTester Features

TotalTester for CompTIA A+ includes 1,000+ multiple-choice questions that mirror the questions on both exams. You control how you study, and the software tracks how you improve.

Testing Modes

• Practice Mode: tests with hints and study references
• Exam Mode: just like the real thing, no help, just you and the questions
• Results graded by topic for easy review

Customized Tests

• Filter questions by chapter in the associated book or by exam objectives
• Choose whether or not to include hints and study references
• Choose the number of questions on your practice test
• Set your own time limit

Test History

• See the date you took each test
• View final score for each test
• See the number of questions answered correctly by chapter or objective
• Review each question, see your answer, the correct answer, and explanations

About the Experts

Course Outline

The TotalVideo component runs 30 chapters and 241 video lessons, including a free preview section of 8 lessons. Together, they cover the official domains of both A+ exams. The chapters below appear in eight groups.

Getting Started, Safety, and Computer Basics

First, watch the free preview lessons to see how the course works. Then you cover workplace safety, professionalism, and how computers and operating systems fit together.

Getting Started (Free Preview) — 8 lessons

• Promo
• Introduction to A+
• What is the CompTIA A+?
• Why Get CompTIA A+ Certified?
• How to Take the A+ Exam
• What’s on the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Exam?
• What’s on the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Exam?
• How to Pass the CompTIA A+ Exams

Chapter 1: Safety and Professionalism — 6 lessons

• Professional Communication, Part 1
• Professional Communication, Part 2
• Dealing with Difficult Customers
• Physical Safety
• Tools of the Trade
• Troubleshooting Theory

Chapter 2: Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems — 12 lessons

• Primary PC Components
• Common Safety Procedures
• Touring a PC
• What is a Computer?
• What is an Operating System?
• Users and Super Users
• Why Windows?
• Touring Windows 10 and 11
• Touring the macOS, Part 1
• Touring the macOS, Part 2
• Touring the macOS, Part 3
• Touring Linux

Inside the PC: CPUs, RAM, Firmware, and Power

Next, you open the case. These chapters work through processors, memory, BIOS and UEFI, motherboards, and power supplies.

Chapter 3: CPUs — 7 lessons

• What is a CPU?
• Modern CPUs
• 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Processing
• Choosing the Right CPU
• CPU Generations and Architecture
• CPU Cooling
• Installing and Troubleshooting a CPU

Chapter 4: RAM — 5 lessons

• RAM Technology
• RAM Capacity
• RAM Features
• Virtual Memory
• Installing and Troubleshooting RAM

Chapter 5: BIOS and UEFI — 4 lessons

• What is BIOS?
• POST
• System Setup
• Troubleshooting Firmware

Chapter 6: Motherboards — 4 lessons

• Form Factors
• Chipsets
• Choosing the Right Motherboard
• Installing and Troubleshooting a Motherboard

Chapter 7: Power Supplies — 5 lessons

• The Power Supply
• Choosing a Power Supply
• Power Protection
• Cooling Your System
• Installing and Troubleshooting a PSU

Storage and Essential Peripherals

After that, you handle the drives and devices users touch every day. You cover mass storage technologies, how to implement them, and essential peripherals.

Chapter 8: Mass Storage Technologies — 5 lessons

• Introduction to Mass Storage
• Magnetic Disk Drives
• Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
• SCSI
• Boot Order

Chapter 9: Implementing Mass Storage — 14 lessons

• Understanding Partitioning
• MBR Partitioning
• GPT Partitioning
• Understanding File Systems
• Popular File Systems
• Formatting in Action
• Dynamic Disks
• New Installation – First Drive
• RAID
• Hardware RAID
• Software RAID in Storage Spaces
• Encrypting Mass Storage
• Maintaining Storage Disks
• Mass Storage Troubleshooting

Chapter 10: Essential Peripherals — 9 lessons

• USB Standards
• Understanding USB
• Configuring USB
• Thunder and Lighting
• Optical Media
• Readers and Scanners
• Common Peripherals
• Webcams and Videoconferencing
• Installing and Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Operating Systems, Users, and the Command Line

Software is half of A+. So these chapters install and maintain operating systems, manage users and permissions, and get you comfortable at the command line.

Chapter 11: Installing and Upgrading Operating Systems — 7 lessons

• Windows 11 Editions and Features
• Boot from Everything
• Installing and Upgrading Windows
• Post-Installation Tasks
• Linux Features and Tools
• Installing and Upgrading Linux
• Upgrading macOS

Chapter 12: Working with Operating Systems — 6 lessons

• The Task Manager
• The Control Panel
• Windows Settings
• MMC and Additional Tools
• What Is the Registry?
• macOS Core Tools

Chapter 13: Users, Groups, & Permissions — 7 lessons

• Introduction to Users and Groups
• Managing Users and Groups
• NTFS Permissions
• Linux and macOS Permissions
• File Explorer
• Sharing Resources
• Security Policies

Chapter 14: Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems — 6 lessons

• Maintaining Windows
• Maintaining macOS
• Maintaining Linux
• Working with Applications
• Backing Up Your Data in Windows
• Backing Up Your Data in Linux and macOS

Chapter 15: Working with the Command-Line Interface — 13 lessons

• Understanding the CLI
• Navigating the CLI
• Working with Folders
• Working with Files
• Working with Drives
• Super Copy Commands
• Command-Line Permissions
• Advanced Windows Commands
• Advanced Linux Commands, Part 1
• Advanced Linux Commands, Part 2
• Introduction to Scripting
• Interpreted Languages
• Scripting and the Terminal

Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Systems — 6 lessons

• Windows Recovery Environment
• Advanced Windows Startup Options
• Troubleshooting Boot Problems
• Troubleshooting at the GUI
• Troubleshooting Applications
• Kernel Panic

Displays and Network Fundamentals

Then you move outward from the box. You cover display technologies, the essentials of networking, and TCP/IP basics.

Chapter 17: Display Technologies — 8 lessons

• Monitor Technologies
• LCD Breakdown
• Graphics Cards and Connections
• Resolutions and Aspect Ratios
• Installing a Graphics Card
• Multiple Monitors
• Projectors
• Troubleshooting Display Technologies

Chapter 18: Essentials of Networking — 8 lessons

• Introduction to Networking
• Hubs vs. Switches
• Hexadecimal
• WANs and Routers
• Cables and Connectors
• Crimping Cables
• Structured Cabling
• Network Card Troubleshooting

Chapter 19: TCP/IP Basics — 9 lessons

• Introduction to TCP/IP
• Network IDs and Subnet Masks
• Special IP Addresses
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Dynamic IP Addressing
• IPv6
• Port Numbers
• TCP, UDP, and ICMP
• Working with Connections

Networking in Practice

Next comes the networking a technician actually does. These chapters cover OS networking and troubleshooting, wireless, and internet and SOHO setups.

Chapter 20: Operating System Networking and Network Troubleshooting — 15 lessons

• Understanding DNS
• Working with DNS
• Windows Naming
• Working with Workgroups
• Working with Active Directory
• Windows Sharing with Mac and Linux
• The net Command
• Routers
• Basic Router Configuration
• Firewall Configuration
• Windows Firewall
• Port Forwarding
• Advanced Router Configuration
• VLANs
• Network Troubleshooting

Chapter 21: Wireless Networking — 9 lessons

• Wireless Network Hardware
• Wi-Fi Standards
• Basic WAP Setup
• Wireless Encryption
• Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
• It’s a Huge Mesh
• Enterprise Wireless
• Beyond Wi-Fi
• Troubleshooting Wireless Connections

Chapter 22: Internet and SOHO Networking — 14 lessons

• Beyond the LAN
• Internet Tiers
• Broadband Connections
• Firewalls and Servers
• Telnet and SSH
• Remote Desktop Connections
• The World Wide Web
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• E-Mail
• Proxy Servers
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Troubleshooting Internet Connections
• Browser Security

Virtualization, Cloud, AI, and Mobile Devices

Modern support work reaches well beyond the desktop. Therefore you cover virtualization, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, portable computing, and mobile devices.

Chapter 23: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, and AI — 10 lessons

• Understanding Virtualization
• Your First Virtual Machine
• Advanced Virtualization Setup
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Ownership
• Cloud-Based Applications
• Application Integration
• AI Policies and Procedures
• Limitations
• Private vs. Public

Chapter 24: Portable Computing — 6 lessons

• Laptop Features
• Laptop Hardware Troubleshooting – The Tools
• Laptop Hardware – Core Hardware
• Laptop Hardware – CPU and Motherboard
• Touring Your Laptop Display
• Power Management

Chapter 25: Mobile Devices — 5 lessons

• What is a Mobile Device?
• Mobile Connections
• Touring Android
• Touring iOS
• Virtual Reality

Chapter 26: Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices — 6 lessons

• Maintaining Mobile Devices
• Mobile Devices and E-mail
• Mobile Synchronization
• Mobile Device Security
• Mobile Security Troubleshooting
• Mobile Device Troubleshooting

Printers, Security, and Operational Procedures

Finally, you finish with printers and multifunction devices. The course closes with essential security practices, endpoint hardening, and operational procedures.

Chapter 27: Printers and Multifunction Devices — 9 lessons

• Laser Printers
• Inkjet Printers
• Impact Printers
• Thermal Printers
• Installing a Local Printer
• Sharing Printers
• Installing Wireless and Cloud Printers
• Troubleshooting Printers
• 3D Printing

Chapter 28: Essential Security Practices — 5 lessons

• Threats
• Dealing with Threats
• Physical Security
• Passwords and Authentication
• Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Chapter 29: Securing Endpoint Systems — 7 lessons

• Malware, Part 1
• Malware,Part 2
• Anti-Malware
• Social Engineering
• Licensing
• Incident Response
• Environmental Controls

Chapter 30: Operational Procedures — 6 lessons

• Documents You Need to Know
• Data You Need to Know
• Change Management
• The Zen of Backup
• Recycling and Data Destruction
• Ticketing Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this bundle?

You get all three A+ products: TotalVideo with 30+ hours across 30 chapters and 241 lessons, TotalSims with 296 simulation elements across 192 lab topics, and TotalTester with 1,000+ multiple-choice questions. All three live in the Total Seminars Training Hub.

Why buy all three together?

Each one does a different job. The video teaches the material, the simulations build hands-on skill for performance-based questions, and the practice tests rehearse the multiple-choice format under exam conditions.

Do I need to pass two exams to get A+ certified?

Yes. CompTIA A+ requires both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202). Each exam has a maximum of 90 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Core 1 passes at 675 and Core 2 at 700.

Can I preview the course before buying?

Yes. The video course includes a free preview section of 8 lessons on the Training Hub, and you can try a sample TotalSim there too.

How long do I have access?

You have one year of access to all three products from the date of purchase.

What devices can I use?

The video works on any device and browser. TotalSims and TotalTester require Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, or Linux, because iOS and Android are not supported.

Is this aligned to the latest CompTIA A+ exam version?

Yes. All three components align to the current 220-1201 and 220-1202 objectives. The video also covers artificial intelligence alongside virtualization and cloud, which is new to this A+ release.

Do I need prior IT experience?

No. CompTIA recommends about 12 months of hands-on IT support experience, but it is not required. The video builds from foundational concepts, so beginners can follow it.

Can I use this for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses cover individual use only. Therefore, they are not valid for classroom instruction. For volume licensing, call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

You’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately. A second email then arrives with your Total Seminars Training Hub login. Most customers get access within minutes. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Delivery

• TotalVideo: stream the full video series online at the Total Seminars Training Hub.
• TotalSims interactive simulations: prepare for CompTIA’s performance-based questions online at the Total Seminars Training Hub.
• TotalTester practice tests: answer certification-exam-level questions online at the Total Seminars Training Hub. Convenient, comprehensive, and timely.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• E-mail message confirming the order
• A second email with your login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. You have one year of access from the date of purchase. Log in at hub.totalsem.com on any supported computer. If nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.