Learn about each of the CompTIA certification through this information guide. CompTIA certifications include: 1. A+ 2. Network+ 3. Security+ 4. Linux+ 5. Cloud+ 6. Project+ 7. Mobility+ 8. CASP and more!

1. CompTIA Certification
INFORMATION SESSION BY PHOENIX TS
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2. Foundational
Certifications
COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS
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3. IT Fundamentals
What is the IT Fundamentals certification?
◦ It is a certification that basically exposes you to the world of information technology.
Who is it for?
◦ This certification is ideal if you are just considering the move into an IT field and have little knowledge
about IT in general.
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ The IT Fundamentals certification is a stepping stone to more advanced
credentials such as Network+ or A+. On its own, it does not prepare you for a specific IT job
role.
The exam can be taken anywhere with Internet access & No prior
experience is needed.
This is a Good for Life certification.
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4. Professional
Certifications
COMPTIA A+, CLOUD+, LINUX+, MOBILITY+, NETWORK+, SECURITY+,
PROJECT+ & SERVER+
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5. A+
◦ Information Security
◦ Network and Cloud Technologies
◦ Hardware, Services and Infrastructure
◦ IT Management and Strategy
◦ Storage and Data
◦ Web and Mobile
◦ Software Development
◦ Training
What is the A+ certification?
◦ It validates an understanding of common hardware & software technologies and focuses on imparting
the knowledge & skills needed to support complex IT infrastructures.
Jobs that use CompTIA A+?
◦ Technical Support Specialist
◦ Field Service ​Technician
◦ IT ​Support Technician
◦ IT Support ​Administrator
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ A+ is considered the suggested start to all IT paths such as careers in:
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6. A+ cont.
A+ Exam:
◦ 6 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field is recommended before sitting for the exam.
◦ Exams are a combination of multiple choice and performance based questions.
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 20 CEUs
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7. Cloud+
What is the Cloud+ certification?
◦ It validates the skills & knowledge needed to implement and maintain cloud technologies.
Jobs that use CompTIA A+?
◦ Systems and Network ​Administrators
◦ Cloud ​Developer
◦ Cloud ​Specialist
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in Network & Cloud Technologies
Cloud+ Exam:
◦ Recommended 24 to 36 months of work experience in networking, storage
or IT data center administration & familiarity with any major hypervisor
technologies for server virtualization.
◦ Multiple Choice Exam
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 50 CEUs
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8. Linux+
What is the Linux+ Certification?
◦ This certification provides foundational skills and a basic understanding of the Linux OS.
Jobs that use CompTIA Linux+?
◦ Linux Database Administrator
◦ Junior Linux Administrator
◦ Junior ​Network Administrator
◦ Web Administrator
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in Network & Cloud Technologies
Linux+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, in addition to,
12 months of Linux admin experience
◦ Multiple Choice Exam
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
◦ Once you have passed the Linux+ exams you can apply for the LPIC-1 and then for
the SUSE CLA certifications.
This is a Good for Life certification.
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9. Mobility+
What is the Mobility+ Certification?
◦ This certification provides foundational knowledge & skills that will allow you to work with a variety of
existing and emerging mobile technologies.
Jobs that use CompTIA Mobility+?
◦ Mobile Device ​Management Administrator
◦ Network Administrator/​Help ​Desk
◦ Mobility Architect/Solution Architect
◦ Security/Email Administrator
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in:
◦ Network & Cloud Technologies
◦ Hardware Services & Infrastructure
◦ IT Management & Strategy
◦ Web & Mobile
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10. Mobility+ cont.
Mobility+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold the CompTIA Network+ certification and 18 months of work experience in
enterprise administration of mobile devices
◦ Multiple Choice Exam
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 30 CEUs
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11. Network+
What is the Network+ Certification?
◦ This certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to design, configure, manage and troubleshoot
both wired & wireless devices.
Jobs that use CompTIA Network+?
◦ Network Field ​Technician/​Engineer
◦ Network ​Administrator
◦ Help ​Desk ​Technician
◦ Network ​Support ​Specialist
◦ Network ​Analyst
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in:
◦ Information Security
◦ Network & Cloud Technologies
◦ Hardware Services & Infrastructure
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12. Network+ cont.
Network+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ certification and 9 months of networking experience
◦ Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Exam
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 30 CEUs
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13. Security+
What is the Security+ Certification?
◦ This certification validates the holder’s understanding of the essential principles for network security & risk management.
Jobs that use CompTIA Security+?
◦ Security Specialist/Administrator
◦ Security ​Consultant
◦ Security or ​Systems ​Administrator
◦ Network ​Administrator
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in Information Security
Security+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold the CompTIA Network+ certification and 2 years of IT
admin experience with a security focus
◦ Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Exam
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 50 CEUs
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14. Project+
What is the Project+ Certification?
◦ This certification validates a person’s ability to initiate, manage & support a project or business initiative.
Jobs that use CompTIA Project+?
◦ Project Coordinator/Manager
◦ Business Analyst
◦ Manager, Director, Team Leader
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in IT Management & Strategy
Project+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to have at least 1 year of managing, directing or
participating in small to medium scale projects
◦ Multiple Choice
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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15. Server+
What is the Server+ Certification?
◦ This certification ensures the holder’s ability to plan, secure and maintain a variety of server equipment.
Jobs that use CompTIA Server+?
◦ Server Support Technician
◦ Server Administrator
◦ IT/Server Technician
◦ Storage Administrator
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in:
◦ Information Security
◦ Hardware Services & Infrastructure
◦ Storage & Data
Server+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ certification, in addition to, 18-24 months of
IT work experience
◦ Multiple Choice
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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16. Specialty
Certifications
COMPTIA CDIA+, CTT+, CLOUD ESSENTIALS, HEALTHCARE IT, SOCIAL
MEDIA SECURITY
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17. Certified Document Imaging Architect+
(CDIA+)
What is the CDIA+ Certification?
◦ This certification ensures the holder’s ability to plan, design, implement & maintain a document imaging infrastructure using
todays best practices.
Jobs that use CDIA+?
◦ ECM Administrator
◦ Solution ​Sales ​Specialist
◦ Electronic ​Records ​Manager
◦ Managed ​Services ​Manager
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in IT Management & Strategy
CDIA+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to have 24 months of working experience
◦ Multiple Choice
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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18. CTT+
What is the CTT+ Certification?
◦ This certification validates that a trainer has achieved a level of standards and excellence in his/her field.
Jobs that use CTT+?
◦ Training Consultant
◦ Training ​Developer/Instructor
◦ Career ​Technical ​Training ​Instructor
◦ Academic ​Instructor
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in Training
CTT+ Exam:
◦ It is recommended to have 6 to 12 months of trainer/instructor experience
◦ Multiple Choice & Performance Based
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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19. Cloud Essentials
What is the Cloud Essentials Certification?
◦ This certification ensures that the holder is capable of handling real-world business issues and proving
practical cloud computing solutions. Overall, this is not a technically heavy certification.
Jobs that use Cloud Essentials?
◦ Business Development staff that sell cloud services
◦ Technical ​Sales Specialist
◦ Business ​Analyst
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in Networking & Cloud Technologies
Cloud Essentials Exam:
◦ It is recommended to have 6 months experience working in an environment
that markets or relies on IT-related services
◦ Multiple Choice
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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20. Healthcare IT Technician
What is the Healthcare IT Technician Certification?
◦ This certification focuses on the installation, management and troubleshooting of IT systems specifically in medical & clinical settings
Jobs that use Healthcare IT Technician?
◦ Healthcare Help ​Desk ​Specialist or ​Technician
◦ Managed ​Service ​Provider for medical offices and practices
◦ Healthcare ​Desktop ​Support
◦ Technical and ​Software ​Support staff
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in
◦ Networking & Cloud Technologies
◦ Hardware, Services & Infrastructure
Healthcare IT Technician Exam:
◦ It is recommended to hold either the CompTIA A+ certification or have 500 hours of IT healthcare
experience
◦ Multiple Choice
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a Good for Life certification.
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21. Social Media Security
What is the Social Media Security Certification?
◦ This certification validates the knowledge & skills needed to assess, manage and mitigate today’s social media
security risks
Jobs that use Social Media Security?
◦ Information Security Technician
◦ Security Administrator
◦ Security Architect
◦ Security Engineer
◦ Anyone with a hand in developing social media policies
Social Media Security Exam:
◦ This exam is not delivered by CompTIA. Instead it is offered by the Ultimate Knowledge Institute
(UKI)
This is a Good for Life certification.
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22. Mastery
Certifications
COMPTIA ADVANCED SECURITY PRACTITIONER
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23. CompTIA Advanced Security
Practitioner
What is the CASP Certification?
◦ This certification focuses on critical thinking & judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines and requires candidates to implement
clear solutions in complex environments
Jobs that use CASP?
◦ Cyber Security / IS Professional
◦ Information Security Analyst
◦ Security Architect
◦ IT Specialist INFOSEC
◦ IT Specialist, Cybersecurity
What’s the path I follow after I achieve this?
◦ This certification is specific to a career path in
◦ Networking & Cloud Technologies
◦ Information Security
CASP Exam:
◦ It is recommend to have at least 10 years experience in IT administration with 5 of those years
focused on hands-on technical security
◦ Multiple Choice & Performance Based
◦ Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years
◦ Requires 75 CEUs
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