The complete CompTIA roadmap from A+ through CySA+ and CASP+. Choose your path, study smart, and pass on your first try.
Organized by experience level. Most people start with A+ or Security+.
The industry standard for IT support technicians. Covers hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting.
Networking fundamentals: protocols, infrastructure, security, and troubleshooting. No prerequisites.
The baseline cybersecurity certification trusted by the US DoD. Recommended: A+ or Network+ first.
Cybersecurity analyst skills: threat detection, analysis, and response. Requires Security+.
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. Requires Network+ and Security+.
Advanced security practitioner. The highest CompTIA cert. For security architects and engineers.
A+ is the universal entry point for IT support roles. Most help desk jobs list it as preferred or required.
Network+ proves you understand TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and how modern networks actually work.
Security+ is the most recognized cybersecurity cert for entry and mid-level roles. DoD 8570 approved.
CompTIA's official study guides and Professor Messer's free video courses are the best starting points for any CompTIA exam.
Take a full practice test in week 1 to identify what you don't know. Don't wait until the end.
CompTIA exams are heavy on acronyms. Create flashcards for every acronym in the exam objectives.
CompTIA exams include PBQs (hands-on simulations). Practice these specifically — they're worth more points.
Take a free Security+ practice test or build a custom study plan for your target cert.
