Overview

CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71) introduces foundational technology knowledge and skills. The CompTIA Tech+ exam focuses on the essential technology skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including:

• Understanding and managing IT infrastructure, including hardware and networks.
• Applying software applications and development principles to solve problems and enhance organizational efficiency.
• Implementing cybersecurity measures to help safeguard information against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Embracing emerging technologies such as AI and IoT, understanding their impact and how they’re shaping the future of IT.
• Developing a data management and database fundamentals foundation, crucial for data-driven decision-making.

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 CompTIA A+.

% of Exam
– IT Concepts and Terminology 14%
– Infrastructure 22%
– Applications and Software 18%
– Software Development Concepts 14%
– Data and Database Fundamentals 14%
– Security 18%

Why is Tech+ different?

CompTIA Tech+ helps students decide if a career in IT is right for them or to develop a broader understanding of technology.

• Tech+ is the only pre-career certification that helps students or career changers determine if they have a competency for information technology and if it is the right career path for them.
• Tech+ is the only single certification that covers all areas of IT foundations, creating a broader understanding of technology and making it ideal for non-technical professionals.
• Tech+ establishes a technology education framework for students in secondary and post-secondary settings.
  
  Exam Details:

Exam Codes	FC0-U71
Launch Date	August 28, 2024
Exam Details	The CompTIA Tech+ exam focuses on the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development, database use, security, and emerging technology concepts such as AI, cloud, and virtualization.
Number of Questions	75 questions
Type of Questions	Multiple choice
Length of Test	60 Minutes (an additional 30 minutes for NDA)
Passing Score	650 (on a scale of 100 – 900)
Recommended Experience	No prior experience necessary
Languages	English
Testing Provider	Pearson VUE Testing Centers
Retirement	Usually three years after launch

CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT

Overview

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.

CompTIA A+ is the only industry recognized credential with performance testing to prove professionals can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management & technical support roles. CompTIA A+ appears in more tech support job listings than any other IT credential.

The CompTIA A+ Core Series requires candidates to pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) covering the following new content, emphasizing the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce.

Multiple operating systems now encountered by technicians on a regular basis, including the major systems, their use cases, and how to keep them running properly

Increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work

More on troubleshooting and how to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware, or connectivity problems

Changing core technologies from cloud virtualization and IoT device security to data management and scripting

Reflects the changing nature of the job role, where many tasks are sent to specialized providers as certified personnel need to assess whether it’s best to fix something on site, or to save time and money by sending proprietary technologies directly to vendors

% of Exam
Mobile Devices 15%
Networking 20%
Hardware 25%
Virtualization and Cloud Computing 11%
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting 29%
Total 100%

A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

% of Exam
Operating Systems 31%
Security 25%
Software Troubleshooting 22%
Operational Procedures 22%
Total 100%

What’s New with the A+ 1100 Series

The new CompTIA A+ emphasizes the technologies and skills IT pros need to support a hybrid workforce. 

The major areas of emphasis include:

CompTIA A+ reflects the changing nature of the job role, where many tasks are sent to specialized providers. Certified personnel are able to assess whether it’s best to fix something on site, or to save time and money by sending proprietary technologies directly to vendors.

CompTIA A+ reflects the increased reliance on SaaS applications for remote work.

The new CompTIA A+ focuses more than before on troubleshooting and how to remotely diagnose and correct common software, hardware or connectivity problems.

A+ focuses on changing core technologies from cloud infrastructure and IoT device security to data management and scripting.

Technicians encounter multiple operating systems on a regular basis, and A+ now covers the major systems, their use cases, and how to keep them running properly.

Popular Job Roles

• Help Desk Tech
• Desktop Support Specialist
• Field Service Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• Associate Network Engineer
• System Support Technician
• Junior Systems Administrator

Organizations that Recommend or Teach A+

Ricoh
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dell
HP
Intel
Nissan

The new CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) exam is now available!

The new CompTIA Network+ certification exam covers the latest trends in networking and validates the core skills necessary to establish, maintain, troubleshoot and secure networks in any environment, preparing learners for a rewarding career in networking and cybersecurity. 

Differentiate Your Learners With Network+

The Premier Early Career Networking Certification Learners gain a wide range of technical and hands-on skills required of today’s early-career network administrators.

Exclusively Validates Vendor Neutral Network Management Knowledge CompTIA Network+ is the only certification on the market that covers the core skills necessary to support networks in any environment.

Network+ is Approved for DoD 8140.03 CompTIA Network+ shows what you can do, not just what you know for the work roles of Technical Support Specialist, Network Operations Specialist and Systems Administrator.

What Skills Will Your Learners Gain?

Networking Concepts Explain basic networking concepts, including the OSI model, network appliances, applications, cloud concepts, connectivity options and more.	Network Implementations Understand routing technologies and important factors of physical installations; configure switching technologies and wireless devices.	Network Operations Monitor and optimize networks to ensure business continuity.
Network Security Understand security concepts and network attacks to harden networks against threats.	Network Troubleshooting Explain the troubleshooting methodology and address common issues related to networking, including cable, connectivity, and software problems.

Popular Job Roles

• Junior Network Administrator 
• System Administrator 
• Datacenter Support Technician
• IT Support Manager
• Tier II Support Technician

Organizations That Recommend or Require Network+

• Apple
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Motorola
• Sony
• Ricoh
• Department of Defense

Exam Details

Exam Codes	N10-008	N10-009
Launch Date	September 15, 2021	June 20, 2024
Exam Description	The CompTIA Network+ certification verifies that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:Establish network connectivity by deploying wired and wireless devices.Understand and maintain network documentation.Understand the purpose of network services.Understand basic datacenter, cloud and virtual networking concepts.Monitor network activity, identifying performance and availability issues.Implement network hardening techniques.Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure.
Number of Questions	Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions	Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test	90 Minutes
Passing Score	720 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience	CompTIA A+ certification and a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.
Languages	English, German, Portuguese and Spanish	English initially, with Japanese, German, Portuguese and Spanish to follow.
Retirement	Generally, 3 years after launch
Testing Provider	Pearson VUE Testing CentersOnline Testing

How Does CompTIA Network+ Compare?

		Cisco CCNA
Experience Level	Early Career	Early Career
Performance-based Questions	Yes	Yes
Vendor Neutral	Yes	No
Exam Length	1 exam with a maximum of 90 questions, 90 minutes	1 exam, 120 minutes
Exam Focus	Job role based.  Covers networking technologies across all vendors & solutions.	Not job role based.  Entry-level networking for Cisco-only products & solutions.
Prerequisites	9-12 months in the IT networking field	9-12 months in a junior networking role

Overview

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Hear how CompTIA Security+ opens the door for your learners

Launch a successful cybersecurity career to Candidates can launch a successful cybersecurity career.

Develop a core foundation of essential skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.

Assess on-the-job skills 

Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately.

Embrace the latest trends

Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.https://player.vimeo.com/video/880557496?badge=0&autopause=0&quality_selector=1&player_id=0&app_id=58479%22

Key Benefits

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification your 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:

• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
• Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents

Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.

What’s New

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) has been updated to reflect skills relevant to job roles tasked with baseline security readiness and response to address today’s threats – and to prepare candidates to be more proactive in preventing the next attack.

The certification exam covers:

• Assessing the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommending and implementing appropriate security solutions.
• Monitoring and securing hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT).
• Operating with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk and compliance.
• Identifying, analyzing and responding to security events and incidents.

20% of the exam objectives were updated to include:

• Current trends: The latest trends in threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, automation, zero trust, risk, IoT and OT. Cloud environments are emphasized, as well as communication, reporting and teamwork.
• Hybrid environments: The latest techniques for cybersecurity professionals working in hybrid environments that are located in the cloud and on premises; cybersecurity professionals should be familiar in both worlds.

Jobs Your Learners Can Land with CompTIA Security+

• Security Specialist
• Security Administrator 
• Systems Administrator
• Help Desk Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Security Engineer

Organizations that Contributed to the Development of CompTIA Security+

• Deloitte
• Fidelity Investments
• Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
• Microsoft
• Wells Fargo
• Zoom

Unlock Learner Potential!

WHAT WILL PARTNERS GAIN BY DELIVERING SECURITY+?

Including CompTIA Security+ in your program allows you to build a comprehensive pathway that gives learners at any level opportunities to engage and succeed. The CompTIA certification pathway can attract new learners with the foundational concepts that CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ provide. Bridging these foundational courses, CompTIA Security+ serves as the essential next step, equipping learners with the critical security skills and knowledge needed to protect today’s increasingly complex and interconnected IT environments. After Security+, engage repeat candidates with security specializations like CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) & CompTIA PenTest+.

Exam Domains

Security+ SY0-701

Domain

% of Exam
General Security Concepts 12%
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations 22%
Security Architecture 18%
Security Operations  28%
Security Program Management and Oversite  20%

Security+ SY0-601

% of Exam
Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities 24%
Architecture and Design 21%
Implementation 25%
Operations and Incident Response 16%
Governance, Risk, and Compliance 14%

Exam Details

Exam Codes	SY0-601	SY0-701
Launch Date	November 12, 2020	November 7, 2023
Exam Description	The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
Number of Questions	Maximum of 90 questions
Type of Questions	Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test	90 minutes
Passing Score	750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Recommended Experience	CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus	CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role.
Languages	English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese	English, with Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish to follow
Retirement	July 2024	TBD – Usually three years after launch
Testing Provider	Pearson VUETesting CentersOnline Testing
Price	TBD