{"id":5400,"date":"2025-09-26T10:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:52:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/?p=5400"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T10:52:22","slug":"comptia-retires-220-1101-and-220-1102-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/comptia-retires-220-1101-and-220-1102-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"CompTIA Retires 220-1101 and 220-1102 Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Key Points:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CompTIA officially retired the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams on September 25, 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams launched in March 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated exams emphasize cloud solutions, IoT security, data management, and scripting skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CompTIA A+ remains a valuable IT certification for foundational and career-building skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates are advised to use Prepsaret study materials, aligned with the newest exam version.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CompTIA Retires 220-1101 and 220-1102 Exams<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptia.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CompTIA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has officially retired its long-standing A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams as of September 25, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In their place, the 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams, released in March 2025, now serve as the standard for A+ certification. The update reflects the evolving IT landscape, incorporating emerging technologies and skills required in today\u2019s workplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Differences Between 220-1201 and 220-1101<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new 220-1201 exam shifts focus toward cloud computing, IoT device security, data management, and basic scripting skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The retired 220-1101 exam emphasized traditional hardware, software troubleshooting, and networking. The updated exam ensures candidates demonstrate relevant, real-world IT skills aligned with current industry trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preparing for the New CompTIA A+ in 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CompTIA A+ remains a respected entry-level IT certification in 2025, offering career advantages across tech support, networking, and systems administration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should register for the latest exams and prepare with study resources aligned to the 220-1201\/220-1202 versions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepsaret provides up-to-date guides and practice tests to help students succeed on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/courses\/comptia-practice-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">newest A+ exams.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also in the News: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/prepsaret.com\/news\/top-u-s-colleges-in-2026-rankings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best Global Universities Rankings 2025\u20132026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points: CompTIA officially retired the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams on September 25, 2025. The new 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams launched in March 2025. Updated exams emphasize cloud solutions, IoT security, data management, and scripting skills. CompTIA A+ remains a valuable IT certification for foundational and career-building skills. 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