The Most Popular I.T. Cert just got better

Summary: The video discusses the upcoming update to the CompTIA A+ certification, set to launch in spring 2025. The host highlights the significance of the A+ as an entry-level IT certification and details the key updates, including a shift to Windows 11, a greater emphasis on security, networking, and emerging technologies like AI and Linux.

Keypoints:

• CompTIA A+ certification update scheduled for spring 2025.
• The A+ certification is a foundational credential for many entering the IT field.
• New exam will feature Windows 11 instead of Windows 10.
• Focus on modern technology and current industry practices, moving away from outdated topics.
• Increased emphasis on security, networking, attack vectors, IPv6, and Linux.
• Inclusion of AI topics in the updated curriculum.
• Discussion on what the changes mean for current A+ students and whether they should continue with the old certification.