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Which CompTIA certification is right for me?

Achieving a CompTIA certification is a great way to begin your career in IT. Choose from the list below, the job role that most resembles your career goals to find out which certification is right for you.

Future Job Roles Which CompTIA certification applies?
Database Development and Administration
Design and form databases so users can create data queries and interpret results; manage growth of the database; keep data secure and create security procedures; implement backup and recovery processes; maintain system security and reliability.

CompTIA Project +
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Server+

 
Network Devices
Troubleshoot and maintain desktop and laptop computers, computer devices such as PDAs, computer peripherals, and other devices that connect to a network or computer including cellular telephones, palm computers, beepers, etc. Manage a LAN and administer the LAN server for a small group.
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Server+
Network Infrastructure
Troubleshoot and maintain the wired, wireless or satellite network. Includes data, voice and video transmission, routing and switching on these networks. Requires working with integrated services and multi-vendor products. Includes monitoring, maintenance, upgrades and security.
CompTIA A+
CEA-CompTIA DHTI+
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Programming
Write, maintain, and update computer code. At the direction of a senior programmer, perform computer programming for applications or portions of applications. Requires knowledge of a computer program including C, C++, Java, etc.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Project+
Technical Writing
Design and write documentation and user guides for technology equipment and systems such as computers, computer equipment, and software products.. Research technology documentation requirements. Design and write user manuals.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Project+
Web Development and Administration
Writing and debugging code as directed by Senior Programmers, Software Engineers and/or Systems Analysts. Analyze, design, develop, adapt, test and maintain computer and Internet-based applications. Use development tools and programming languages in creating and testing the software.
CompTIA e-Biz+
CompTIA Linux+