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CompTIA offers four certification pathways that expand your knowledge across different levels in several sectors within the realm of IT.
Every IT position requires a baseline knowledge on topics like operating systems, hardware, networking and more. CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career in IT, no matter what path you take.
IT infrastructure is the bedrock of IT operations and necessary for any business to function. For years, employers have used CompTIA certifications to identify IT pros who can support and manage data centre and network operations.
With the continued increase in cyberattacks and the number of new connected devices, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is growing at a rapid pace. Cybersecurity specialists must nurture their practical, hands-on skills to know how to proactively address security incidents and issues – not just identify them.
In addition to the specialised skills validated along the CompTIA career pathways, IT pros need professional skills like project management and training. CompTIA’s professional skills certifications cover these versatile skillsets that help take your career to the next level.
CompTIA stackable certifications are comprised of various single certifications added together.
Systems Support Specialist (CSSS)
Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)
Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP)
Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)
Linux Network Professional (CLNP)
Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)
Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)
Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP)
Network Security Professional (CNSP)
Security Analytics Expert (CSAE)
Secure Infrastructure Expert (CSIE)
CompTIA offers four certification pathways that expand your knowledge across different levels in several sectors within the realm of IT.
IT Fundamentals (ITF+) covers a range of IT topics and provides a solid grounding in the technology concepts and practices organisations use today.
A+ is the starting point for a career in IT. The performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems.
Network+ certifies the essential skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices.
Security+ provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT network and operational security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.
Why is it different?
CompTIA ITF+ helps professionals to decide if a career in IT is right for them or to develop a broader understanding of IT.
About the exam
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including:
This exam is intended for candidates who are advanced end users and/or are considering a career in IT. The exam is also a good fit for individuals interested in pursuing professional-level certifications, such as A+.
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) covering the following new content:
Network+ ensures an IT professional has the knowledge and skills to:
CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to:
Why is it different?
CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that validates the skills needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high availability of business systems and data.
CompTIA Linux+ validates the competencies required of an early career system administrator supporting Linux systems.
CompTIA Server+ ensures pros have the skills to work in data centres or cloud environments.
CompTIA Cloud+ is the only performance-based IT certification that views cloud-based infrastructure services in the context of broader IT systems operations regardless of the platform. Migrating to the cloud presents opportunities to deploy, optimise, and protect mission-critical applications and data storage. CompTIA Cloud+ validates the technical skills needed to secure these valuable assets.
The reality of operating multi-cloud environments poses new challenges. CompTIA Cloud+ is ideal for cloud engineers who need to have expertise across multiple products and systems.
CompTIA Cloud+ is the only cloud-focused certification offering an infrastructure option for individuals who need to certify in IAM Level I, CSSP Analyst, and CSSP Infrastructure Support roles.
CompTIA Cloud+ now features flexible training options including self-paced learning, live online training, custom training, and labs to advance the career development of IT professionals in server administration.
The new CompTIA Linux+ is for the IT pro who will use Linux to manage everything from cars and smartphones to servers and supercomputers, as a vast number of enterprises use Linux in cloud, cybersecurity, mobile and web administration applications.
In the new CompTIA Linux+, candidates are only required to pass one exam for certification. However, the new certification is no longer eligible for the LPI 2-for-1 offer.
CompTIA Linux+ covers common tasks in major distributions of Linux, including the Linux command line, basic maintenance, installing and configuring workstations, and networking.
CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centres as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.
CompTIA Server+ is the only certification that can ensure that IT professionals at the administrator level are able to do the job in any environment because it is the only certification not restricted to a single platform. The exam covers essential hardware and software technologies of on-premise and hybrid server environments including high availability, cloud computing and scripting. The new exam includes performance-based questions that require the candidate to demonstrate multi-step knowledge to securely deploy, administer and troubleshoot servers.
CompTIA Server+ now features flexible training options including self-paced learning, live online training, custom training and labs to advance the career development of IT professionals in server administration.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring.
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is the ideal certification for technical professionals who wish to remain immersed in technology, as opposed to strictly managing.
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management.
As attackers have learned to evade traditional signature-based solutions, such as firewalls and anti-virus software, an analytics-based approach within the IT security industry is increasingly important for organisations. CompTIA CySA+ applies behavioural analytics to networks to improve the overall state of security through identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in an enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface. It will validate an IT professional’s ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organisation. CySA+ will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
Why is it different?
The CASP+ certification validates advanced-level competency in risk management, enterprise security operations and architecture, research and collaboration, and integration of enterprise security. CASP+ covers the following:
Why is CASP+ Different?
Why is it different?
CompTIA Project+ gives business professionals – inside and outside of IT – the basic concepts to successfully manage small- to medium-sized projects.
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification is for instructors who want to verify they have attained a standard of excellence in the training field. CTT+ validates the knowledge and use of tools and techniques necessary for successfully teaching in today’s learning environments.
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions.
Why is it different?
CompTIA Project+ is ideal for professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as part of their other job duties but still have foundational project management skills. Project+ is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
CompTIA Project+ is designed for business professionals who coordinate or manage small-to-medium-sized projects. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills required to:
Earning the CTT+ certification designates you as an exceptional trainer in your field. As an instructor, you not only have to plan engaging classroom lectures, practice tasks and exams, but you must also be a knowledgeable and effective communicator. CTT+ certification provides comprehensive training standards to validate your skills in a traditional or virtual classroom environment, and ensures that you can teach effectively and step up to the front of the class with confidence.
Why is Cloud Essentials+ Different?
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the only internationally recognised, vendor-neutral certification utilising key business principles and fundamental cloud concepts that validate data-driven cloud recommendations. It stands alone in this field by demonstrating that all necessary staff members – not just the IT specialists – understand how to increase efficiency, manage costs, and reduce security risks for organisations whenever tasked with making current cloud technology decisions.
Business analysts and IT pros alike are consistently called upon to assist their organisation in determining which cloud service provider(s) to use, what to migrate to the cloud, and when to implement. Collecting and analysing cloud products and services information is essential when making operational cloud business decisions. The financial and operational impacts covered by Cloud Essentials+ ensure an ability to develop and implement solid cloud strategies.
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ will show that successful candidates:
NIL Learning South Africa is a CompTIA Authorized Partner. NIL forms part of the Delivery Partner Program: This program is for professional training organizations that currently teach or intend to teach CompTIA certifications.
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