TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Course + Practice Exam (Udemy.com)
Everything you need to pass the A+ Cert. Core 2 (220-1202) Exam, from Mike Meyers and Total Seminars with practice exam.
Created by: Total Seminars
Last updated March 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 25,229 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in March 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is the second half of Total Seminars' A+ video series, aimed at the Core 2 (220-1202) exam. It runs 21.7 hours over 155 lectures and 29 sections, covering Windows, Mac, Linux and mobile operating systems, the command line, networking, security and operational procedures. Mike Meyers leads, joined by Dakota Snow. It ends with one practice exam. Nothing is required up front, though CompTIA suggests 9 to 12 months of hands-on experience. With about 149,000 students, it is a widely used pick for this certification.
Reviewers like Meyers a lot. They call him relatable, animated and good at making dry topics easy to sit through, and one says they passed their A+ exams. Of roughly 25,000 ratings, 17,683 are five stars. The complaints are fewer but specific. Low-star reviewers say Dakota Snow reads from a script, makes mistakes and is hard to follow, and one admits to skipping his parts. Others say some exam objectives go uncovered, that the practice exam exposed gaps the lessons left, and that too much time goes to jokes. One reviewer says material repeats from the first course.
The last update was in March 2026, so it targets the current exam version. Reviewers who already liked the first course seem happiest here. Since there is one practice exam and some reviewers say it exposed gaps, plan to add another source of practice questions. One reviewer suggests playing Snow's sections at 1.5x speed. A solid choice for beginners who learn by listening, less so as a lone study resource.
Pros
- Meyers keeps dry topics lively with demos and an animated style that reviewers say holds their attention
- Covers Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile, networking and security across 29 sections
- Updated in March 2026 for the current 220-1202 exam version
- Very well rated: 4.6 average from about 25,000 ratings, 149,082 students
Cons
- Co-host Dakota Snow is called scripted, dull and error-prone in many low-star reviews
- Some reviewers say exam objectives are missed and the practice exam exposed gaps in the lessons
- Only one practice exam, and one reviewer says parts repeat the first course
Mike makes great courses and he makes incredibly boring topics fairly easy to get through
Labeled all levels. Beginners can follow it, but reviewers say true newcomers may need extra practice material.
What you will learn
- How to pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1202) exam
- The skills to be a great IT and computer tech
- All about operating systems: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
- Scripting basics (Javascript, Python, Visual Basic and more)
- How to secure your computer, mobile device, and network
- Security concepts like malware, antivirus, anti-malware, and networking security protocols
- How to troubleshoot software and mobile issues
- How to use command-line tools in Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Industry standards and best practices for documentation, change management, disaster prevention and recovery, procedures and policies
Course content
29 sections · 155 lectures · 22 hours of video 23 quizzes, 1 practice test
- 1Chapter 0: All About the CompTIA A+ 6 free previews6 lectures · 25 min
- 2Chapter 1: Safety and Professionalism4 lectures · 1 quiz · 24 min
- 3Chapter 2: Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems9 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
- 4Chapter 7: Power Supplies2 lectures · 1 quiz · 16 min
- 5Chapter 8: Mass Storage Technologies1 lecture · 1 quiz · 7 min
- 6Chapter 9: Implementing Mass Storage12 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.7 hours
- 7Chapter 10: Essential Peripherals2 lectures · 1 quiz · 14 min
- 8Chapter 11: Installling and Upgrading Operating Systems7 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
- 9Chapter 12: Working with Operating Systems6 lectures · 1 quiz · 45 min
- 10Chapter 13: Users, Groups, and Permissions7 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.1 hours
- 11Chapter 14: Maintaining and Optimizing Operating Systems6 lectures · 1 quiz · 41 min
- 12Chapter 15: Working with the Command-Line Interface13 lectures · 1 quiz · 2.2 hours
- 13Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Systems6 lectures · 1 quiz · 42 min
- 14Chapter 17: Display Technologies2 lectures · 11 min
- 15Chapter 18: Essentials of Networking2 lectures · 15 min
- 16Chapter 19: TCP/IP Basics6 lectures · 1 quiz · 53 min
- 17Chapter 20: Operating System Networking and Network Troubleshooting13 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.8 hours
- 18Chapter 21: Wireless Networking7 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
- 19Chapter 22: Internet and SOHO Networking9 lectures · 1 quiz · 59 min
- 20Chapter 23: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, and AI4 lectures · 18 min
- 21Chapter 24: Portable Computing3 lectures · 1 quiz · 23 min
- 22Chapter 25: Mobile Devices2 lectures · 1 quiz · 17 min
- 23Chapter 26: Maintaining and Securing Mobile Devices5 lectures · 1 quiz · 54 min
- 24Chapter 27: Printers and Multifuction Devices2 lectures · 26 min
- 25Chapter 28: Essential Security Practices5 lectures · 1 quiz · 1 hour
- 26Chapter 29: Securing Endpoint Systems7 lectures · 1 quiz · 1 hour
- 27Chapter 30: Operational Procedures6 lectures · 1 quiz · 1 hour
- 28CompTIA A+ Core 2 Practice Exam1 quiz
- 29Bonus Video1 lecture · 7 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Anyone looking to take and pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1202) certification exam
- Anyone who wants to improve their skills as a computer or IT technician
- Anyone who wants to learn awesome stuff about Windows, MacOS, Linux, mobile, IT security, scripting and more
What you need before you start
- There are no specific prerequisites as the course covers all the topics in detail.
- A basic familiarity with computers and networks is helpful.
- CompTIA recommends having 9-12 months of on-the-job experience before taking the A+ exam. This is recommended but not required.
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 63% of them
- Reviews25,229#19 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length21.7 hourslonger than 85% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2026more recently than 55% of them
Course Description
Hey, Mike Meyers here. The Team at Total Seminars and I are excited to bring you this updated video series to help you pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1202) certification exam. This course contains the training you need to pass the Core 2 and one practice exam.
Between my bestselling A+, Network+, and Security+ books and my video courses, I've taught over 2 million people how to take and pass these CompTIA IT industry certification exams. I've got an easy-going, approachable, and funny teaching style that has helped newbies and experienced techs alike learn valuable IT skills. I've taught in-person seminars for the DEA and the FBI, and now I'm going to teach you.
I'm joined by my buddy, Dakota Snow, who brings a ton of knowledge and experience to this course. He's taught thousands of students and runs an education channel
Total Seminars is the #1 name in CompTIA Certification training for over 25 years. We've taught more students than there are CompTIA certified techs. We can prepare you to take and pass the exam and make you a better IT tech in the process.
This is the second of a two-course series and is designed to prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam. It's an internationally-recognized, fundamental IT training certification. Not interested in certification? No problem! Even if you just want to learn about the basics of IT and computers, I've got you covered.
Course 1: TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1201)
Course 2: TOTAL: CompTIA A+ Certification (220-1202) (this course)
To become fully A+ certified you will need to pass both the 220-1101 and 220-1202 exams.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING:
OVER 7,000 5-STAR REVIEWS!
"I used these courses to pass the A+, Security+, and Network+ in a span of 2.5 months. I had no IT experience 4 months ago. Now I am a network engineer at a managed service provider with a great salary and solid upward mobility." - Ryan D.
“Absolutely loved this course! Thank you Mike Meyers for having an effective and fun teaching style! I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in getting A+ certified!” - Rebecca M.
“I have not taken the exam yet but the course felt very informative and well laid out. Mike…structures his teaching around like concepts. It helps ensure that you learn about the topic conceptually and technically. I have already begun to use many of lessons in my current professional role and have seen improvement in my ability to troubleshoot and diagnose computer related issues. Thanks Mike!” - Joe M.
WHY SHOULD I TAKE THIS COURSE?
Technology is ranked as the #1 source of U.S. jobs. Are you looking to kickstart your career, improve your existing IT skills, or increase your chances of getting that IT job? Did you know 96% of HR managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment?
Some jobs that use A+ certifications are Support Specialists (avg. 54,500/yr.), Field Service Technicians (avg. 46,000/yr.), and Desktop Support Analysts (avg. 60,000/yr.)
More Certifications = More money
* A+ Certification with no other certifications = 47,500 / year
* A+ Certification with 1 or 2 other active certs. = 84,250 / year
* A+ Certification with 3 or 4 other active certs. = 92,080 / year
* A+ Certification with 5 or 6 other active certs. = 97,310 / year
* A+ Certification with 7 or 8 other active certs. = 105,150 / year
Not looking for a cert? Maybe you're just interested in how to keep your home network router from constantly doing that annoying red-blinky-light thing. Or be the family hero and set up that awesome smart thermostat you've had in your Amazon cart for a year! Or perhaps you want to learn how to get your iPhone to work so you don't have to keep asking your friend's brother's aunt's niece for help. Whatever your motivation, this course is perfect to help give you a robust IT foundational knowledge in a way that's easy-to-understand. And, hopefully, you'll have a few laughs with me along the way.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
SOOOOO much! This course is a great deal, check it out:
PDFs that detail all the exam objectives covered in each episode (valuable studying tool)
PDFs of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam objectives
End-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge
Q&A section where you have access to me and my team of teaching assistants to answer any questions you might have
30-day money-back guarantee
Lifetime access
Certificate of completion
WHAT'S COVERED?
Exam Domain 1.0 Operating Systems - 28%
Operating system types and purposes (Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Linux, etc.)
Windows versions
OS installation
Command-line tools
Exam Domain 2.0 Security - 28%
Physical security (locks, badge readers, guards, etc.)
Logical security concepts (Active Directory, antivirus/anti-malware, firewalls, certificates, etc.)
Wireless security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, RADIUS, etc.)
Detect and prevent malware
Social engineering threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities (hackers, phishing, DDoS, brute force, man-in-the-middle, etc.)
Secure workstations and mobile devices
Exam Domain 3.0 Software Troubleshooting - 23%
Troubleshoot Microsoft OS, PC security, mobile OS, and application issues
Malware removal
Exam Domain 4.0 Operational Procedures - 21%
Best practices for documentation, change management, disaster prevention and recovery, safety procedures, and more
Different types of licenses and policies
Professional conduct
Scripting (JavaScript, Python, Visual Basic, etc.)
Remote access technologies
EXAM INFO
Required exam A+ Core 2 (220-1202)
Number of questions Maximum of 90
Types of questions Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of test 90 minutes
Recommended experience 12 months of hands-on experience in an IT support specialist job role
Passing Score 700 (on a scale of 100–900)
To become fully A+ certified you will need to pass both the 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
25,229 Reviews
Total Seminars
Total Seminars provides certification training services and training materials to thousands of schools, corporations, and government agencies including the United Nations, the FBI and all branches of the Department of Defense. Total Seminars produces the #1 selling CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certification books with over 1 million books in print.
Total Seminars has created a number of “Best-Selling” Udemy video courses by Mike Meyers and our team of Instructors. They also develop supplemental materials such as the TotalTester certification practice tests and TotalSims lab simulations to support your certification preparation. These are available on the Total Seminars web site.
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Reviews
By Roseanne S on 9/6/2026
Love Mike. His knowledge and enthusiasm radiates on screen and I found it really fun to learn what he was saying. The other guy however...I struggled badly keeping focus on what he was saying. His enunciation and pauses coupled with the speed made me learn nothing and I admit I bought another course as I felt like I was missing out on anything that Mike wasn't featured in.
By Herb on 6/11/2026
This course covers a lot of items and is very detailed. I would recommend it to even a regular computer user who wants to get the most of their system.
By Kevin John Lehman on 5/11/2026
This is the perfect course and match for me as I desire to be a part of your team and and a course provider in Bundaberg Australia for Udemy right in my home town and I choose to be competent in the IT field and an It specialist here.
By Fatumata Sillah on 3/23/2026
You guys are amazing and fun to watch. So far, no issues besides A LOT of information being thrown at you. I will buy a laptop so I can actually follow along. Thank you guys for making these videos!!!!!!
By Zach Phillips on 3/20/2026
This course was originally for the previous version of the Comptia A+, not the new v15 one. They did add more videos which would be fine but the guy doing them, Dakota, is awful. Dull script reading with sputters every few seconds. Also, the second part of the series is half made up of videos I already saw in the first part. Mike is great, but the structuring and casting for the updated version was poorly executed.
By Ney Chagas Conforti on 3/12/2026
I would like to leave a modest review about this course, because I am very satisfied with the quality and its concise information. This course goes straight to the point and Mike Meyers and the team of teachers knows how to explain things clearly. I already passed the 1201 and I am planning to get the 1202 in a couple of months. Such a great course...thank you! :)
By Josue Lopez on 3/4/2026
I am learning something New everyday with this course I cant be any happier, the instructors are knowedgable and informative. I like the course is constantly being updated giving value my time. hope to continue further in the lesson.
By Johannes Engelbrecht on 2/9/2026
Find that Mike Meyers is super helpful in terms of showing tips and tricks in reel life to understand what is happening and what you need to know about the course
By Jesse Ted Kipyego on 2/5/2026
I used this course to pass core 2 of the A+ exam in Jan 2026. The lectures and their book were great resources for studying. It took me a week to complete the lectures.
By Wiehan Knoetze on 1/20/2026
I am very pleased with how these video content have put together. they clearly knows their stuff but being able to carry that information forward is a different story and I feel they nailed it. well done and thank you.
By Soh Wee Teng on 11/21/2020
it is interesting with video series and Mike just gives us the important facts in that topic. saves staring at the book. can speed up and slow down and that determines the pace for me. Best part is the host, Mike, is a fun guy to have as a tutor.... humorous at times.
By CCPrep Academy1 on 11/7/2020
It was easy to follow and understand.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












