CompTIA Certifications
CompTIA Certifications
The vendor-neutral IT certification authority. 5 certifications building foundational skills in hardware, networking, security, project management, and cybersecurity analysis — the starting point for millions of IT careers.
CompTIA Certification Portfolio
CompTIA Certification Pathway
CompTIA Certification Salaries
Median US salaries by certification. All figures from third-party salary surveys — not TechJacks estimates.
Which CompTIA Certification Is Right for You?
Free Study Guides
Scenario-driven study guides with interactive lessons, diagnostic quizzes, glossaries, and exam-aligned practice. Domain 1 is free for every certification.
Recertification & Renewal
CompTIA certifications are valid for 3 years. Renew through continuing education (CEs), passing the current exam, or earning a higher-level cert. CE requirements vary: A+ needs 20 CEs, Network+ needs 30, Security+ needs 50. CompTIA charges $50/year for the CE program. Project+ does not expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
The classic path is A+ (hardware/software) then Network+ (networking) then Security+ (security). Project+ is independent. This “CompTIA trifecta” covers IT fundamentals comprehensively.
A+ requires two exams at $246 each ($492 total). Network+ is $369, Security+ is $404, Project+ is $358. All prices are retail — academic and bulk discounts exist.
Yes. CompTIA certs test concepts and skills applicable across any vendor’s equipment or platform. This makes them foundational for any IT career path.
Yes. Security+ meets DoD 8570/8140 requirements for IAT Level II and IAM Level I positions. It’s the most common baseline certification for government security roles.
A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+ are valid for 3 years and require continuing education to renew. Project+ does not expire. CompTIA charges $50/year for the CE program.
CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst) validates threat detection, analysis, and response skills. It bridges Security+ (foundations) and advanced certs like CISSP. Ideal for SOC analysts and threat hunters with 3-4 years experience.