a+ 2009 would be updated when ?

halaakajan

Hello guys! I am working on getting a+ do you know when would be the a+ updated ? It says in the website that the current version is the 2009 and would be updated with new domains after 3 years and if it would be updated do my preperation would be still helpful or i have to study the new material again. do they retire the older version if there is a new one ? Thanks in advance.

Darril

You can expect new objectives to come out some time this year though CompTIA hasn't said anything publically yet though. They always have overlap so you can expect to have at least six more months to complete the A+ after they announce new objectives which should be plenty of time. Additionally, the concepts are often very similar but just reflect new technologies.

An old quote that comes to mind when considering any action is "Don't wait. The time will never be just right."

HTH,

Darril Gibson
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halaakajan

Thank you for the reply darril. So if the new exam comes out the old exam would be faced out ?

Darril

Yes. As an example, the 220-701 and 220-702 exams are current, but previously there were 600 series exams (I think 220-601 and 220-602) that are no longer available. Before that 500 series exams, 400 series exams, and so on. Again, there's always a lengthy overlap between the time the new objectives are announced, the new exam(s) actually become available, and the old exam is expired and is no longer available.


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Lenniusce

This release date might provide a ballpark time-table...? See the 220-801,802 in the title.

Amazon.com: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802) (978007179512: Michael Meyers: Books

charlesc09

If I was to guess, you would prob see the 801 and 802 version start to take effect around Nov-Dec this year. Network+ 005 took effect around that time. And there's prob a grace period to take the older version until sometimes in the middle of next year.

Darril

Lenniusce wrote: »

This release date might provide a ballpark time-table...? See the 220-801,802 in the title.

Amazon.com: CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition (Exams 220-801 & 220-802) (978007179512: Michael Meyers: Books

Yes. And here's another one that is coming out this year even though CompTIA hasn't published anything about the new objectives yet:
CompTIA A+ Training Kit as an MSPress title. Amazon.com: CompTIA A+ Training Kit (9780735662681): Darril Gibson: Books

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halaakajan

Thanks Darril. I have heard a lot about you. Planning to buy your book on Sec+ soon after I am done with my studies.

Darril

halaakajan wrote: »

Thanks Darril. I have heard a lot about you. Planning to buy your book on Sec+ soon after I am done with my studies.

Thanks. Good luck with the A+ and feel free to post questions to the forum on any topics you find challenging during your studies.

Darril Gibson