Which Certification is Right for You?

CompTIA has different exams for different skill levels and areas of expertise.

By Skill Level

Foundational: For students or workers new to IT

• CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals: Basic IT installation and maintenance
• CompTIA IT for Sales: Selling IT solutions

Entry-Level: For those starting an IT career

• CompTIA A+: Preventative maintenance, basic networking, installation, troubleshooting and communication skills
• CompTIA PDI+: Basic electromechanical components and tools, print engine and scan processes, color theory and networking

Professional: For established IT workers

• CompTIA Network+: Managing, maintaining, troubleshooting, operating and configuring basic network infrastructure
• CompTIA Security+: System security, network infrastructure, cryptography, assessments and audits
• CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI: Linux installation, system architecture, GNU and UNIX commands, and user interfaces and desktops
• CompTIA Server+: Building, maintaining and troubleshooting server hardware and software
• CompTIA CTT+: Classroom preparation, communication, facilitation and evaluation
• CompTIA Project+: Project management process, including initiation, planning, execution and support
• CompTIA Green IT: Identifying green prospects, providing appropriate solutions and customer care

Areas of Expertise

Hardware: How to set up, test, and troubleshoot office equipment.

• CompTIA A+: IT equipment
• CompTIA Server+: Server hardware and software
• CompTIA PDI+: Printing and document imaging equipment
• CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals: Basic PC installation and maintenance

Systems: How to integrate computers and secure communications in a business environment.

• CompTIA Network+: Network infrastructure and administration
• CompTIA Security+: IT system security
• CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI: Linux installation and management
• CompTIA Green IT: Identifying and implementing environmentally-friendly solutions

Methodology: How traditional business roles benefit from technical knowledge

• CompTIA Project+: Project management
• CompTIA CTT+: Classroom instruction
• CompTIA IT for Sales: Sales solutions and customer care