Good news: 220-1201/1202 has no formal prerequisites — it's open to anyone willing to learn. Here's what that means and the background CompTIA recommends.
While there's no hard requirement, the background CompTIA recommends helps the scenario questions feel intuitive rather than abstract.
220-1201/1202 requires valid 3 years; renew via comptia ce (ceus, certmaster ce, or a higher-level cert) to stay current.
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Two: Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), taken in either order. You must pass both to earn A+.
That older V14 series was superseded by the current V15 exams (220-1201/220-1202), released in 2025 with updated content on AI-adjacent tools, IoT and current hardware/security practice.
A+ requires passing TWO separate exams — Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), in either order.
The passing score is Core 1: 675, Core 2: 700 (100–900 scale). Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic practice exams before booking.
CompTIA does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
No formal prerequisites — anyone can register. CompTIA recommends ~12 months of hands-on IT support experience (or equivalent training).
You need TWO exam vouchers (one per core), each priced separately by CompTIA — so budget roughly double a single-exam cert. Retakes (per exam): no wait between 1st and 2nd attempt; 14 days before any 3rd+ attempt.
For most candidates, commonly reported 2–3 months part-time per core (4–6 months total for beginners). What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
Valid 3 years; renew via CompTIA CE (CEUs, CertMaster CE, or a higher-level cert).
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