CompTIA A+ with No Experience: Complete Career Change Guide
Get CompTIA A+ certified with no experience. Learn how career changers and complete beginners successfully pass the exam and land IT jobs.
Can You Get A+ with Zero IT Experience?
Absolutely! CompTIA A+ is specifically designed as an entry-level certification. Thousands of people with no IT background pass it every year and launch successful IT careers.
Your 90-Day Action Plan
Days 1-30: Build foundational knowledge with video courses and reading
Days 31-60: Hands-on practice with hardware and virtual machines
Days 61-90: Intensive practice testing and exam prep
Building Experience While Studying
Home lab: Buy old computers to practice building/troubleshooting
Virtual machines: Install Windows, Linux on VirtualBox
Volunteer: Help friends/family with computer issues
Online communities: Answer questions on Reddit r/CompTIA
Jobs That Hire A+ with No Experience
Entry-level help desk (many train on the job)
Retail tech support (Best Buy, Staples)
MSP junior technician
IT internships
Start from Zero
Our practice tests are designed for complete beginners.
Yes! CompTIA A+ has no prerequisites and is designed for beginners. Thousands of career changers with zero IT background pass it every year with 2-3 months of study.
How long does it take to study for A+ with no experience?
Complete beginners typically need 2-3 months studying 2-3 hours daily. A 90-day action plan covering foundational knowledge, hands-on practice, and intensive testing is recommended.
What jobs can I get with A+ and no experience?
Entry-level help desk, retail tech support (Best Buy, Staples), MSP junior technician, and IT internships all hire A+ holders with no prior experience.
How can I build IT experience while studying for A+?
Build a home lab with old computers, install virtual machines using VirtualBox, volunteer to help friends and family with tech issues, and participate in online communities like Reddit r/CompTIA.