In an era when every individual is tech engaged and every organization is

tech enabled, CompTIA is the leading destination for both. As the non-profit IT
trade association, CompTIA unifies learning, advocacy, career and workforce
development in a welcoming, forward-thinking place.

Through our partnerships with academic institutions, governments, training

companies and organizations, we advance the tech workforce by providing a
comprehensive solution including learning resources, training and skills validation
through CompTIA’s vendor-neutral certifications.

Together, we are a connected global community, championing the development of

the modern technology workforce. We aim to prepare people not just for what’s
now, but for what’s next…ultimately delivering the promise of more+.

unlock
potential
Advancing people and organizations by
delivering tech talent to the global workforce.

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CAREER PATHWAYS About CompTIA

Table of Contents
3

4
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT professionals to achieve vendor-neutral intrastructure
IT Fundamentals (ITF+) – FCO-U61 5-10
and cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.
CompTIA A+ Combined (220-1101 & 220-1102) 11-16

A+ Core 1 - 220-1101 17-22

A+ Core 2 - 220-1102 23-28

Where Should I Enter? Network+ - N10-008 29-34

Consider experience and current
certifications or course of study. Security+ - SY0-701 35-40

Server+ - SK0-005 41-46

Linux+ - XK0-005 47-52

Cloud+ - CV0-003 53-58

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - CS0-003 59-64

PenTest+ - PT0-002 65-70

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) - CAS-004 71-76

CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) 77-80

Cloud Essentials+ - CLO-002 81-86

Project+ - PK0-005 87-92

Data+ DA0-001 93-98

DataSys+ DS0-001 99-104

Official CompTIA Books 105-106

About CompTIA Career Pathways
Official CompTIA Labs 107-108
In general, the pathways follow a hierarchy of skills needed for a career in IT security or infrastructure; each certification
builds upon the skills from the previous one. CompTIA certifications mirror the current job roles of IT professionals, so it
Official CertMaster Labs 109-110
makes sense to earn these certifications to gain the knowledge and hands-on skills currently being used in the workforce,
whether you have job experience or not. IT professionals and employers alike understand that while IT certifications are Official CompTIA e-Learning 111-112
a great place to start, they are not a replacement for experience. By combining CompTIA certifications with on-the-job
experience, you get the best of both worlds. Official CompTIA Exam Prep 113-114

Online Testing for CompTIA Exams 115-116

COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS
(ITF+) FC0-U61
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) is an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that
helps professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. It also helps organizations EXAM #

prepare non-technical teams for digital transformation. FC0-U61

RELEASE DATE

September 2018

Where is this in the LANGUAGE

CompTIA Career Pathway? English, Japanese,
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT German, simplified
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral Chinese, Thai
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.

CE REQUIRED?

No

PURCHASE ITF+ HERE

You Are Here

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career
in IT, no matter what path you take.
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

8
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Security
20 %
The Official CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) will provide students with
the fundamental IT skills and concepts required to identify and
IT Concepts and Terminology
17% explain the basics of computing, IT infrastructure, software development,
and database use. Students will acquire the essential skills and information they need to set up,
Database Fundamentals
11% configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware and software
components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also learn
to implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices as well as
Infrastructure 22% prepare candidates to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam.

Software Development
12% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Applications and Software

18% Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep

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Who would benefit from ITF+ Key Features & Benefits

• Students considering a career in IT
Focused on Job Roles and Objective > Designed and Tested Specifically for
• Students and career changers considering a career in IT
Instructor-Led Training >
• Marketing, sales and operations staff in IT-based organizations
Integrate Active Learning >
Engaging Video Program Developed
Exclusively for CompTIA >

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61

Instructor Resources Student Resources

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

How does CompTIA ITF+ Compare?
Solutions to activities and discussions Videos
Find out how CompTIA ITF+ compares to the leading certification programs.
PowerPoint slides Assessment

COMPARE COMPTIA ITF+ Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

Solutions to activities and discussions

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Student Guide Lesson Overview
OVERVIEW 1 Module 1: Using Computers
• Module 1 / Unit 1: Common Computing Devices
CompTIA ITF+ is an introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that helps students decide if a career in IT is right for • Module 1 / Unit 2: Using a Workstation
them. It also helps organizations prepare non-technical teams for digital transformation. After completing the course, • Module 1 / Unit 3: Using an OS
students will have the ability to demonstrate their knowledge to: • Module 1 / Unit 4: Managing an OS
• Module 1 / Unit 5: Troubleshooting and Support
• Install software
• Establish basic network connectivity
• dentify/prevent basic security breaches 2 Module 2: Using Apps and Databases
• Explain troubleshooting theory and preventative maintenance of devices • Module 2 / Unit 1: Using Data Types and Units
• Module 2 / Unit 2: Using Apps
• Module 2 / Unit 3: Programming and App Development
• Module 2 / Unit 4: Using Databases

Exam Prep Option

3 Module 3: Using Computer Hardware
CERTMASTER PRACTICE
• Module 3 / Unit 1: System Components
CompTIA CertMaster Practice is an online knowledge assessment and remediation tool designed to help
• Module 3 / Unit 2: Using Device Interfaces
learners feel more confident and prepared for the CompTIA exam.
• Module 3 / Unit 3: Using Peripheral Devices
• Module 3 / Unit 4: Using Storage Devices
• Module 3 / Unit 5: Using File Systems

“
4 Module 4: Using Networks
• Module 4 / Unit 1: Networking Concepts
• Module 4 / Unit 2: Connecting to a Network
We feel very strongly about • Module 4 / Unit 3: Secure Web Browsing
• Module 4 / Unit 4: Using Shared Storage
certification as a means to • Module 4 / Unit 5: Using Mobile Devices

help students feel confident in

their skills. 5 Module 5: Security Concepts

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61

• Module 5 / Unit 1: Security Concerns
• Module 5 / Unit 2: Using Best Practices
Jason Eckert • Module 5 / Unit 3: Using Access Controls
DEAN OF TECHNOLOGY, TRIOS COLLEGE • Module 5 / Unit 4: Behavioral Security Concepts
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY HEALTHCARE

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COMPTIA A+
COMBINED (220-1101 & 220-1102)
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s
core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ EXAM # RELEASE DATE
is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. 220-1101 and 220-1102 April 2022

LANGUAGE CE REQUIRED

English, German, Yes

Japanese, Portuguese,
Simplified Chinese
Where is this in the and Spanish
CompTIA Career Pathway?
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT ACCREDITATION
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral Accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, ISO 17024 Standard. It is also approved by the DoD
from beginning to end. for Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

TOP A+ JOB TITLES

• IT Support Specialist • Associate Network
• Helpdesk Technician Engineer

• Field Technician • Systems Support

Technician
• Tier I Support Specialist
• Junior Systems
• Desktop Support Administrator
Specialist

You Are Here

ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENDORSE A+

• Best Buy/Geek Squad • Nissan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield • Ricoh
• Canon • Sharp
• Dell • U.S. Department of
• Fry’s Electronics Defense (DoD)
• General Dynamics • Verizon
• HP • Wells Fargo
• Intel
About Core Skills Certifications
CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career
in IT, no matter what path you take. PURCHASE A+ HERE

BUY NOW
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

14
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) Overview
The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 Instructor and Student Guides (220-1101 and 220-1102) have been
Hardware
25 % developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage
of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 (220-1101 & 220-1102) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core
Mobile Devices
15% 2 Instructor and Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills to install and configure end-user devices and
software, connect devices to networks, perform basic cybersecurity mitigations, troubleshoot common problems
to diagnose and resolve issues, and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization, and
Networking
20% prepare candidates to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 certification exam.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

11% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Bundle Pricing
29%
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep

PURCHASE A+ HERE

VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES

BUY NOW

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

Key Features & Benefits
Operational Procedures 22% Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
Exclusively for CompTIA
Operating Systems Integrate Active Learning
31 % Refreshed Interior Design and Image
Alignment and Consistency Across Program
Security Book and Assessment

CompTIA A+ Combined (220-1101 & 220-1102)

25%
Software Troubleshooting

VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES

22% Instructor Resources Student Resources

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

Solutions to activities and discussions Videos

How does CompTIA A+ Compare?
PowerPoint slides Assessment
Find out how CompTIA A+ compares to the leading certification programs.
Presentation planners PowerPoint slides
COMPARE COMPTIA A+
Transition guides Solutions to activities and discussions
COURSE

16
Student Guide Lesson Overview
OVERVIEW 1 Installing Motherboards and Connectors

CompTIA A+ validates the skills required to install and configure end-user devices and software; connect devices to 2 Installing System Devices
networks; perform basic cybersecurity mitigations; troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues;
and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization. 3 Troubleshooting PC Hardware

In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, learners must pass two exams: 4 Comparing Local Networking Hardware
Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)
5 Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections

6 Supporting Network Services

7 Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

Lab Options for CompTIA A+
8 Supporting Mobile Devices
CERTMASTER LABS

CertMaster Labs for A+ Core 1 & Core 2 (220-1101 & 220-1102) enable hands-on practice and skills 9 Supporting Print Devices
development using real equipment and software accessed through a remote, browser-based lab
environment. 10 Configuring Windows

11 Managing Windows

12 Identifying OS Types and Features

“
13 Supporting Windows

14
A+ is a system check for Managing Windows Networking

yourself. Are you good enough 15 Managing Linux and macOS

for the job? With A+ you are. 16 Configuring SOHO Network Security

Darius Peterson

CompTIA A+ Combined (220-1101 & 220-1102)

17 Managing Security Settings
IT SPECIALIST, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
HEALTH-SYSTEMS PHARMACISTS 18 Supporting Mobile Software

19 Using Support and Scripting Tools

20 Implementing Operational Procedures

VIEW COURSE OUTLINE

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A+
CORE 1 (220-1101)
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s
core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+
EXAM #
is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world
220-1101

RELEASE DATE

April 2022
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway?
LANGUAGE
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT professionals
to achieve vendor-neutral intrastructure and English, German, Japanese,
cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end. Portuguese, Simplified
Chinese and Spanish

CE REQUIRED?

Yes

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

compliance with the ISO 17024
Standard. It is also
approved by the DoD for
You Are Here Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

PURCHASE A+ HERE

BUY NOW

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career
in IT, no matter what path you take.
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

20
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Hardware
25% The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Instructor and Student Guides (220-1101)
have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate
Mobile Devices
15% coverage of the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA A+ Core 1 Instructor
and Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills to install and configure end-user devices and software,
connect devices to networks, perform basic cybersecurity mitigations, troubleshoot common problems to
Networking
20% diagnose and resolve issues, and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization,
and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam.
Virtualization and Cloud Computing
11%
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
29% Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES PURCHASE A+ HERE

BUY NOW

Top A+ Job Roles Organizations that Endorse A+

• IT Support Specialist
Key Features & Benefits
• Best Buy/Geek Squad • U.S. Department of
• Helpdesk Technician • Blue Cross Blue Defense (DoD)
Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Field Technician Shield • Verizon
Exclusively for CompTIA
• Tier I Support Specialist • Canon • Wells Fargo
Integrate Active Learning
• Desktop Support Specialist • Dell
Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Associate Network Engineer • Fry’s Electronics Program
Alignment and Consistency Across
• Systems Support Technician • General Dynamics Book and Assessment
• Junior Systems Administrator • HP
• Intel
• Nissan
• Ricoh
• Sharp Instructor Resources Student Resources

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

Solutions to activities and discussions Videos

How does CompTIA A+ Compare?
Find out how CompTIA A+ compares to the leading certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

COMPARE COMPTIA A+
Transition guides Solutions to activities and discussions
COURSE

22
OVERVIEW
CompTIA A+ validates the skills required to install and configure end-user devices and software; connect devices to
networks; perform basic cybersecurity mitigations; troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues;
and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization.

In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, learners must pass two exams:
Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

Student Guide Lesson Overview

Lab Options for
CompTIA A+
1 Installing Motherboards and Connectors
CERTMASTER LABS

2 Installing System Devices CertMaster Labs for A+

Core 1 & Core 2 (220-1101
3 Troubleshooting PC Hardware & 220-1102) enable hands-
on practice and skills
4 Comparing Local Networking Hardware development using real
equipment and software
5 Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections accessed through a
remote, browser-based
6 Supporting Network Services lab environment.

7 Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts

8 Supporting Mobile Devices

9 Supporting Print Devices Purchase A+ Here

BUY NOW
VIEW COURSE OUTLINE

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101)

“
I got my A+ and it is the best thing I ever did.
Andy MacLeod
COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST, CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
A+
CORE 2 (220-1102)
CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s
core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+
EXAM #
is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world.
220-1102

RELEASE DATE

April 2022
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway?
LANGUAGE
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral English, German, Japanese,
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, Portuguese, Simplified
from beginning to end. Chinese and Spanish

CE REQUIRED?

Yes

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

You Are Here compliance with the ISO
17024 Standard. It is also
approved by the DoD for
Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

PURCHASE A+ HERE

BUY NOW

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career
in IT, no matter what path you take.
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

26
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Operational Procedures 22% The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Instructor and Student Guide (220-1102) have
been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Core 2 candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage
Operating Systems of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA A+ Core 2 Instructor and Student
31% Guide teach the knowledge and skills to install and configure end-user devices and software, connect
devices to networks, perform basic cybersecurity mitigations, troubleshoot common problems to diagnose
Security and resolve issues, and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization, and

25%
prepare candidates to take the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification exam.

Software Troubleshooting
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES

22 %
Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

PURCHASE A+ HERE

BUY NOW

Top A+ Job Roles Organizations that Endorse A+

• IT Support Specialist • Best Buy/Geek Squad Defense (DoD)
Key Features & Benefits
• Helpdesk Technician • Blue Cross Blue • Verizon
Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Field Technician Shield • Wells Fargo
Exclusively for CompTIA
• Tier I Support Specialist • Canon
Integrate Active Learning
• Desktop Support Specialist • Dell
Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Associate Network Engineer • Fry’s Electronics
Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Systems Support Technician • General Dynamics
Book and Assessment
• Junior Systems Administrator • HP
• Intel
• Nissan
• Ricoh
• Sharp Instructor Resources Student Resources
• U.S. Department of

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

Solutions to activities and discussions Videos

How does CompTIA A+ Compare?
Find out how CompTIA A+ compares to the leading certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

COMPARE COMPTIA A+
Transition guides Solutions to activities and discussions
COURSE

28
OVERVIEW
CompTIA A+ validates the skills required to install and configure end-user devices and software; connect devices to
networks; perform basic cybersecurity mitigations; troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues;
and demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization.

In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, learners must pass two exams:
Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

Student Guide Lesson Overview

Lab Options for
CompTIA A+
1 Configuring Windows
CERTMASTER LABS

2 Managing Windows CertMaster Labs for A+

Core 1 & Core 2 (220-1101
3 Identifying OS Types and Features & 220-1102) enable hands-
on practice and skills
4 Supporting Windows development using real
equipment and software
5 Managing Windows Networking accessed through a
remote, browser-based
6 Managing Linux and macOS lab environment.

7 Configuring SOHO Network Security

8 Managing Security Settings

9 Supporting Mobile Software Purchase A+ Here

10 Using Support and Scripting Tools BUY NOW

11 Implementing Operational Procedures

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102)

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“
I am proud of what I have achieved. I could not
have done it without A+.
Phil Norton
SYSTEMS ANALYST III, SOURCEBOOKS
NETWORK+
N10-008
CompTIA Network+ is a global certification that validates the technical EXAM #
skills needed to securely establish, maintain and troubleshoot the
N10-008
essential networks that businesses rely on.

RELEASE DATE

September 2021

LANGUAGE
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway? English, Japanese

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT

professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, CE REQUIRED?
from beginning to end.
Yes

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

compliance with the ISO
17024 Standard. It is also
approved by the DoD for
Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

You Are Here

PREREQUISITES

CompTIA A+ and/or a
minimum of 9 months
networking experience
recommended.

PURCHASE NETWORK+ HERE

About Core Skills Certifications
CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career BUY NOW

in IT, no matter what path you take.

SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

32
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Networking Fundamentals
24% The Official CompTIA Network+ Instructor and Student Guides (N10-008)
have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Network+ candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate
Networking Implementations
19% coverage of the CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Network+ Instructor
and Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills to deploy, secure, and troubleshoot SOHO and
enterprise networks, and to prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.
Network Operations
16%
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
Network Security
19 %
Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing
Network Troubleshooting
22%
PURCHASE NETWORK+ HERE

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Top Network+ Job Roles Organizations that Use Network+

Key Features & Benefits
• Junior Network Administrator • Apple
• Datacenter Support Technician • Blue Cross & Blue Shield Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Network Engineer • Canon Exclusively for CompTIA
• System Administrator • Dell Reorganization Lessons
• NOC Technician • HP Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Telecommunications Technician • Intel Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Cable Technician • Ricoh Book and Assessment
• Department of Defense
• Verizon

Instructor Resources Student Resources

CompTIA Network+ N10-008

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

How does CompTIA Network+ Compare? Solutions to activities and discussions Videos

Find out how CompTIA Network+ compares to the leading certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

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Solutions to activities and discussions
COURSE

34
OVERVIEW
The CompTIA Network+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the skills required to implement
enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions; identify and troubleshoot network performance issues;
and harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities.
The major areas of emphasis include:
• IP addressing and connecting networks
INTEGRATED LEARNING
• Wireless standards and technologies
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
• Network availability
LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
• Securing and hardening networks
Learners experience both
Student Guide Lesson Overview knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment
1 Comparing OSI Model Network Functions through a single login
and seamless workflow.
2 Deploying Ethernet Cabling
Additionally, organizations
3 Deploying Ethernet Switching who purchase the integrated
course will be able to review
4 Troubleshooting Ethernet Networks student and group lab scores
Explaining IPv4 Addressing in the CertMaster Learn Boost
5
Dashboard and hold students
6 Supporting IPv4 and IPv6 Networks accountable for lab work.

7 Configuring and Troubleshooting Routers

8 Explaining Network Topologies and Types

9 Explaining Transport Layer Protocols Purchase Network+ Here

10 Explaining Network Services
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11 Explaining Network Applications

12 Ensuring Network Availability

13 Explaining Common Security Concepts

14 Supporting and Troubleshooting Secure Networks

15 Deploying and Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

CompTIA Network+ N10-008

“
16 Comparing WAN Links and Remote Access Methods

17 Explaining Organizational and Physical Security Concepts

18 Explaining Disaster Recovery and High Availability Concepts

19 Applying Network Hardening Techniques

I always look for CompTIA Network+ on a job applicant’s
20 Summarizing Cloud and Datacenter Architecture
resume because it tells me they’re motivated to learn.
Richard Johns
VIEW COURSE OUTLINE ENGINEER, SPHERION
SECURITY+
SY0-701
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the foundational EXAM # RELEASE DATE
cybersecurity skills necessary to perform core security functions and
SY0-701 November 2023
pursue an IT security career.

LANGUAGE CE REQUIRED?

English Yes

Where is this in the

CompTIA Career Pathway?
ACCREDITATION
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral Accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, ISO 17024 Standard.
from beginning to end.

PREREQUISITES

CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience

working in a security/ systems administrator job role.

You Are Here PURCHASE SECURITY+ HERE

BUY NOW

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career
in IT, no matter what path you take.
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

38
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
General Security Concepts
12% The Official CompTIA Security+ Instructor and Student Guides (SY0-701)
have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Security+ candidate.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
22% Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-
701) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Security+ Instructor and Student
Security Architecture
18% Guides teach the knowledge and skills to understand to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and
recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud,
mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance,
Security Operations 28% risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents, and prepare candidates to take
the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Security Program Management and Oversight
20% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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Top Security+ Job Roles Organizations that have contributed

• Security Specialist to the development of Security+
Key Features & Benefits
• Security Administrator • Blue Chip Talent • L3Harris
• Systems Administrator Help Desk Analyst • Brotherhood Mutual • Linford and Company LLC Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Security Analyst • Contentful • Lippert Components Exclusively for CompTIA
• Security Engineer • Cyber Warfare Tactics LLC • Microsoft Reorganization Lessons
• Deakin University • MindPoint Group Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Deloitte • Nationwide Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Fidelis Risk Advisory • Organon Book and Assessment
• Fidelity Investments • SecureWorks
• Five9 • SenseOn
• General Dynamics IT • SS&C Technologies
(GDIT) • U.S. Navy Center for
• Growth Arbor Information Dominance
• Johns Hopkins University
Instructor Resources Student Resources
• Washington State Patrol
Applied Physics • Wells Fargo

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Laboratory • Zoom Course-specific delivery tips eBook

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Find out how CompTIA Security+ compares to the other leading certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

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Transition guides Solutions to activities and discussions
COURSE

40
OVERVIEW
The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam will verify the
successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to: INTEGRATED LEARNING
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and Learners experience both
Internet of Things (IoT). knowledge acquisition and
• Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, hands-on skills attainment
including principles of governance, risk, and compliance. through a single login
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. and seamless workflow.
Additionally, organizations
who purchase the integrated
Student Guide Lesson Overview course will be able to review
student and group lab scores
Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts in the CertMaster Learn Boost
1
Dashboard and hold students
2 Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence accountable for lab work.

3 Explain Cryptographic Solutions

4 Implement Identity and Access Management

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5 Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
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6 Secure Cloud Network Architecture

7 Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

8 Explain Vulnerability Management

9 Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

10 Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

11 Enhance Application Security Capabilities

Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

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12

13 Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

14 Summarize Security Governance Concepts

15 Explain Risk Management Processes Earning the Security+ certification was the ace to set
16 Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts me apart from my peers. I wouldn’t be where I am today
without it.
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SENIOR INFORMATION ASSURANCE ARCHITECT, KEYW CORPORATION
SERVER+
SK0-005
CompTIA Server+ is a global certification that validates the hands-on skills of IT EXAM #
professionals who install, manage and troubleshoot servers in data centers as
SK0-005
well as on-premise and hybrid environments.

RELEASE DATE

May 2021

Where is this in the LANGUAGE

CompTIA Career Pathway? English

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT

You Are Here
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, CE REQUIRED?
from beginning to end.
No

PREREQUISITES

Recommended CompTIA A+
and at least 18 months of IT
experience.

PURCHASE SERVER+ HERE

BUY NOW

About the Infrastructure Pathway

IT infrastructure is the bedrock of IT operations and necessary for any business to function.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Server Hardware Installation
The Official CompTIA Server+ Guides (SK0-005) are rigorously evaluated
18%
& Management
to validate coverage of the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) exam objectives,
Troubleshooting The Official CompTIA Server+ Instructor and Student Guides teach the

Server Administration
28% knowledge and skills required to install, configure, and manage server
hardware and server operating systems; implement proper server hardening and security controls; successfully

30%
troubleshoot common server problems; demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery, high-availability,
and backup concepts; and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.
Security & Disaster Recovery

24% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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Key Features & Benefits

Top Server+ Job Roles Organizations that contributed to the Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
development of CompTIA Server+ Exclusively for CompTIA
• Systems Administrator
Integrate Active Learning
• Data Center Technician • Microsoft
Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Server Administrator • Wells Fargo
Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Network Administrator • AECOM
Book and Assessment
• Field Service Technician or Engineer • General Mills
• IT Technician • U.S. Navy
• Data Center Engineer

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OVERVIEW
CompTIA Server+ SK0-005 certifies individuals who securely administer physical and virtual servers.
This exam will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
• Install, configure and manage server hardware and server
operating systems
• Implement proper server hardening and security controls
• Successfully troubleshoot common server problems
• Demonstrate an understanding of key disaster recovery,
high availability and backup concepts INTEGRATED LEARNING
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS

Learners experience both

knowledge acquisition and
Student Guide Lesson Overview hands-on skills attainment
through a single login
1 and seamless workflow.
Understanding Server Administration Concepts
Additionally, organizations
2
who purchase the integrated
Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing
course will be able to review
3 Understanding Physical and Network Security Concepts student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
Managing Physical Assets Dashboard and hold students
4
accountable for lab work.
5 Managing Server Hardware

6 Configuring Storage Management

7 Installing and Configuring an Operating System Purchase Server+ Here

8 Troubleshooting OS, Application, and Network Configurations
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9 Managing Post-Installation Administrative Tasks

10 Managing Data Security

11 Managing Service and Data Availability

CompTIA Server+ SK0-005

12 Decommissioning Servers

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spectrum of IT understanding.
James Lapwood
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, FIREBRAND
LINUX+
XK0-005
CompTIA Linux+ validates the skills administrators need to secure the enterprise, power the EXAM #
cloud and keep systems running. The new certification ensures that IT professionals, software
XK0-005
developers, cybersecurity engineers and penetration testers have these necessary skills to
support today’s tech systems.
RELEASE DATE

July 2022

Where is this in the

CompTIA Career Pathway? LANGUAGE

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT English, Japanese,

professionals to achieve vendor-neutral German, Portuguese
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, and Spanish
from beginning to end.
CE REQUIRED?

Yes

You Are Here

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

compliance with the ISO
17024 Standard.

PREREQUISITES

Recommended CompTIA A+,

CompTIA Network+ and 12
months as a Junior Linux
Engineer

PURCHASE LINUX+ HERE

About the Infrastructure Pathway
IT infrastructure is the bedrock of IT operations and necessary for any business to function.
BUY NOW
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50
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
The Official CompTIA Linux+ Instructor and Student Guides (XK0-005)
System Management 32% have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Linux+ candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of
the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Linux+ Instructor and Student Guides teach the
Security 21% knowledge and skills needed to configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux on-premises and cloud-based
server environments, while using security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation, as well as

Scripting, Containers, and Automation 19% prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.

Troubleshooting
28% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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Top Linux+ Job Roles Organizations that Use Linux+ Key Features & Benefits
• Linux Administrator • Amazon Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Junior Cloud Engineer • American Airlines Exclusively for CompTIA
• Junior DevOps Support Engineer • Dell Integrate Active Learning
• Technical Support Specialist • GEICO Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Systems Administrator • U.S. Department of Defense Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Network Administrator • U.S. Navy Book and Assessment
• Web Administrator/ Developer
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Linux Engineer

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OVERVIEW
The new version of CompTIA Linux+ covers how Linux powers the cloud and automates critical processes.
Linux enables business to automate and orchestrate processes to scale and improve operations. These
include infrastructure as code and containers, both of which are covered as separate objectives.

INTEGRATED LEARNING
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
Student Guide Lesson Overview LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS

Learners experience both

1 Introducing Linux
knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment
2 Administering Users and Groups
through a single login
and seamless workflow.
3 Configuring Permissions
Additionally, organizations
who purchase the integrated
4 Implementing File Management
course will be able to review
student and group lab scores
5 Authoring Text Files
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
Dashboard and hold students
6 Managing Software
accountable for lab work.

7 Administering Storage

8 Managing Devices, Processes, Memory, and the Kernel

9 Managing Services
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10 Configuring Network Settings

11 Configuring Network Security BUY NOW

12 Managing Linux Security

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13 Implementing Simple Scripts

14 Using Infrastructure as Code

CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005

15 Managing Containers in Linux
It all boils down to certification being an internationally
16 Installing Linux recognized credential. If you can put that on your resume,
you’ll have a competitive advantage.
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Mark Milton
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE SERVICES, GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
CLOUD+
CV0-003
CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that validates the skills needed EXAM #
to deploy and automate secure cloud environments that support the high
CV0-003
availability of business systems and data.

PREREQUISITES RELEASE DATE

No pre-requisites, but 24 to 36 months of systems administration experience recommended. May 2021

LANGUAGE

English
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway?
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT CE REQUIRED?
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
Yes
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

compliance with the ISO
You Are Here 17024 Standard. It is also
approved by the DoD for
Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

PURCHASE CLOUD+ HERE

BUY NOW

About the Infrastructure Pathway

IT infrastructure is the bedrock of IT operations and necessary for any business to function.
SKILLS & OFFICIAL LEARNING

56
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Troubleshooting
22 %
The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Guides (CV0-003) are rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the
Cloud Architecture & Design CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-003) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Instructor and Student
13% Guides teach the knowledge and skills to understand cloud architecture and design, deploy
cloud services and solutions, successfully maintain, secure, and optimize a cloud environment,

20%
Security troubleshoot common cloud management issues, and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA
Cloud+ certification exam.
Deployment
23%
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
Operations & Support
22 %
Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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Top Cloud+ Job Roles Organizations that Use Cloud+

• Sr. Systems Administrator • NTT Communications Corp.
• Systems Engineer • Oracle Key Features & Benefits
• Sr. Network Administrator • MacAulay-Brown, Inc.
• Sr. Network Engineer • General Dynamics Information Technology Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Cloud Specialist • MorphoTrust USA Exclusively for CompTIA
• Cloud Project Manager • BAE Systems Integrate Active Learning
• US Department of Defense Refreshed Interior Design and Image
Alignment and Consistency Across Program
Book and Assessment

Instructor Resources Student Resources

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OVERVIEW
CompTIA Cloud+ validates the skills needed to implement cloud solutions, maintain and optimize cloud environments,
and troubleshoot issues encountered when working in the cloud. The major areas of emphasis include:
• Cloud architecture and design
• Security within the cloud
• Automation and virtualization INTEGRATED LEARNING
• Disaster recovery High availability PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS

Learners experience both

Student Guide Lesson Overview knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment
through a single login
1 Understanding Cloud Concepts and seamless workflow.
Additionally, organizations
2 Planning and Designing a Cloud Environment who purchase the integrated
course will be able to review
3 Administering Cloud Resources student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
4 Managing Cloud Storage Dashboard and hold students
accountable for lab work.
5 Managing Networks in the Cloud

6 Securing and Troubleshooting Networks in the Cloud Purchase Cloud+ Here

7 Managing Cloud Migrations and Troubleshooting Cloud Deployments
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8 Managing Cloud Automation and Orchestration

9 Understanding Cloud Security Concepts

10 Managing Cloud Security

11 Managing Cloud Performance

12 Managing Maintenance in the Cloud

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13 Implementing High Availability and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud

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Cloud+ certification will set indiviudals ahead of their
peers and make them more valuable to employers.
Nathan Savolskis
SYSTEM ENGINEER, MACAULEY-BROWN, INC
COMPTIA CYSA+
CS0-003
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is a certification for cyber professionals tasked with EXAM # RELEASE DATE
incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring.
CS0-003 June 2023

LANGUAGE CE REQUIRED?

English Yes
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway?
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
ACCREDITATION
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, Accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO
from beginning to end. 17024 Standard.

PREREQUISITES

Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge.

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on information
security or related experience.

PURCHASE CYSA+ HERE

You Are Here BUY NOW

About the Cybersecurity Pathway

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway helps technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.
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62
COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
30%
Vulnerability Management
The Official CompTIA Cybersercurity Analyst (CySA+) Instructor and
Security Operations Student Guides (CS0-003) have been developed by CompTIA for the
33% CompTIA CySA+ candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage
of the CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA CySA+ Instructor and Student Guides
Incident Response Management teach the knowledge and skills to understand monitor and respond to network traffic findings, software and
20% application security, automation, threat hunting, IT regulatory compliance, and prepare candidates to take
Reporting and Communication the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam.
17% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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BUY NOW

Top CompTIA CySA+ Job Roles Organizations that Have Contributed

Primary Job Roles to the Development of CompTIA CySA+
• Security Analyst
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst • Amazon Web • SenseOn
• Incident Response Analyst Services • University of Maryland
Key Features & Benefits
• Bank of Montreal • U.S. Department of
Secondary Job Roles
• Vulnerability Management Analyst (BMO) Defense
Designed and Tested Specifically for Support the Modern Learner
• Security Engineer • Booz Allen Hamilton • U.S. Navy Instructor-led Training
• Threat Hunter • Contentful • U.S. Navy Center for
Refreshed Interior Design and
• Deloitte Information Dominance Integrate Active Learning Image Program
• Fidelis Risk Advisory • Visa
• Fidelity Investments • Washington State Patrol Focused on Job Roles and Objectives
• Five9 • Zoom
• General Dynamics IT • 11:11 Systems
(GDIT)
• L3Harris
• Microsoft Instructor Resources Student Resources
• Organon
• SecureWorks Course-specific delivery tips eBook

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OVERVIEW
What’s in the exam?
The CompTIA CySA+ exam ensures the candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
• Detect and analyze indicators of malicious activity
• Understand threat hunting and threat intelligence concepts
• Use appropriate tools and methods to manage, prioritize, and respond to attacks and vulnerabilities
• Perform incident response processes
• Understand reporting and communication concepts related to vulnerability management and incident response activities.

INTEGRATED LEARNING
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
Student Guide Lesson Overview LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS

Learners experience both

1 Lesson 1: Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and
knowledge acquisition and
Management
hands-on skills attainment
through a single login
2 Lesson 2: Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
and seamless workflow.
Concepts
Additionally, organizations
who purchase the integrated
3
Lesson 3: Explaining Important System and Network Architecture
course will be able to review
Concepts
student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
4 Lesson 4: Understanding Process Improvement in Security
Dashboard and hold students
Operations
accountable for lab work.
5 Lesson 5: Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods

6 Lesson 6: Performing Vulnerability Analysis

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7 Lesson 7: Communicating Vulnerability Information

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8 Lesson 8: Explaining Incident Response Activities

9 Lesson 9: Demonstrating Incident Response Communication

10 Lesson 10: Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity

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11 Lesson 11: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity

CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003

12 Lesson 12: Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment

Lesson 13: Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts

Everybody in technology should have this [CySA+].
13
It should be mandatory if you’re going to stay in IT
Lesson 14: Understanding Application Security and Attack
14
Mitigation Best Practices
over the coming decade.
Jim Lucari
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SENIOR MANAGER, CERTIFICATION SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT, HP ENTERPRISE
PENTEST+
PT0-002
CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and EXAM #
vulnerability management. PT0-002

RELEASE DATE

October 2021

Where is this in the LANGUAGE

CompTIA Career Pathway? English
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, CE REQUIRED?
from beginning to end. Yes

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show compli-

ance with the ISO 17024 Standard.
It is also approved by the DoD for
You Are Here Directive 8140/8570.01-M.

PREREQUISITES

Network+, Security+ or
equivalent knowledge.
Minimum of 3-4 years of
hands-on experience working
in a security consultant or
penetration tester job role.

PURCHASE PENTEST+ HERE

About the Cybersecurity Pathway
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway helps technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery, BUY NOW
from beginning to end.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
The Official CompTIA PenTest+ Guides (PT0-002) are developed by CompTIA
Planning & Scoping
14% for the CompTIA PenTest+ candidate. Rigorously evaluated to validate
coverage of the CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) exam objectives, The Official
22%
Information Gathering & Vulnerability
CompTIA PenTest+ Instructor and Student Guides teach the knowledge and skills to understand how to
Identification
plan and scope a penetration testing engagement including vulnerability scanning, understand legal and

30%
compliance requirements, analyze results, and produce a written report with remediation techniques and
Attacks & Exploits
prepare candidates to take the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.

Reporting and Communication

18% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

16%
Tools and Code Analysis Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

PURCHASE PENTEST+ HERE

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Top PenTest+ Job Roles Organizations that contributed to the

development of PenTest+ Key Features & Benefits
• Penetration Tester
• Paylocity Laboratory
• Security Consultant Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• SecureWorks • U.S. Navy Center for
• Cloud Penetration Tester Exclusively for CompTIA
• Micro Focus Information Dominance
• Web App Penetration Tester Integrate Active Learning
• Tata Consultancy Services • U.S. Army
• Cloud Security Specialist Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Network & Security Specialist • All in One – Benin • Target Corp. Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Information Security Engineer • The Mako Group • General Dynamics IT Book and Assessment
• Archdiocese of (GDIT)
• Security Analyst
Philadelphia • Tanium
• RxSense • Ricoh
• Cricket Health • aeSolutions Industrial
Cybersecurity
• Washington Patrol Service Instructor Resources Student Resources
• John Hopkins University
Applied Physics

CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002

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OVERVIEW
PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills
necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks. The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam will verify
successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to:
• Plan and scope a penetration testing engagement
• Understand legal and compliance requirements
• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing using
appropriate tools and techniques, and then analyze the results
• Produce a written report containing proposed remediation
INTEGRATED LEARNING
techniques, effectively communicate results to the management PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
team, and provide practical recommendations LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS

Learners experience both

Student Guide Lesson Overview knowledge acquisition and
1 Scoping Organizational/Customer Requirements hands-on skills attainment
through a single login
2 Defining the Rules of Engagement
and seamless workflow.
3 Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence Additionally, organizations
who purchase the integrated
4 Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
course will be able to review
5 Preparing the Vulnerability Scan student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
6 Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
Dashboard and hold students
7 Analyzing Scanning Results accountable for lab work.

8 Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks

9 Exploiting the LAN and Cloud

10 Testing Wireless Networks Purchase PenTest+ Here

11 Targeting Mobile Devices

12 Attacking Specialized Systems BUY NOW

13 Web Application-Based Attacks

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14 Performing System Hacking

15 Scripting and Software Development

16 Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate

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17 Communicating During the PenTesting Process PenTest+ demonstrates knowledge beyond entry-level
18 Summarizing Report Components
and that the individual is competent to add value
19 Recommending Remediation
within a pen tester team immediately; this person
Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
20
can hit the ground running.
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SENIOR IT SECURITY CONSULTANT
CASP+
CAS-004
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is an advanced-level cybersecurity EXAM #
certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and CAS-004
improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness.

PREREQUISITES RELEASE DATE

Students should have 24-36 months’ experience with IT networking, network storage, and data center administration. October 2021
Students should also have familiarity with any major hypervisor technologies for server virtualization, basic knowledge
of common cloud service models, and common cloud deployment models.

LANGUAGE

English
Where is this in the CompTIA
Career Pathway?
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT CE REQUIRED?
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral Yes
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by ANSI to show

compliance with the ISO
17024 Standard. It is also
You Are Here approved by the DoD for
Directive 8140/8570.01-M

PURCHASE CASP+ HERE

BUY NOW

About the Cybersecurity Pathway

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway helps technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
The Official CompTIA CASP+ Guides (CAS-004) are developed by
Security Architecture
29% CompTIA for the CompTIA CASP+ candidate. Rigorously evaluated to
validate coverage ofthe CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) exam objectives,
Security Operations
30% The Official CompTIA CASP+ Instructor and Student Guides teach
the knowledge and skills to understand security architecture, security operations, security engineering

26%
Security Engineering and Cryptography and cryptography, governance, risk and compliance, and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA CASP+
certification exam.
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
15 %

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

PURCHASE CASP+ HERE
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BUY NOW

Top CASP+ Job Roles Organizations that have contributed

to the development of CASP+
• Security Architect
• Senior Security Engineer • AT&T Cybersecurity • East Tennessee State
University
Key Features & Benefits
• SOC Manager • Lockheed Martin
• Security Analyst • Exxon Mobil • Target Corp.
Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• IT Cybersecurity Specialist/INFOSEC Specialist • Archdiocese of • General Dynamics IT
Exclusively for CompTIA
• Cyber Risk Analys Philadelphia (GDIT)
Integrate Active Learning
• RxSense • Ricoh
Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• SecureWorks • Splunk Program
Alignment and Consistency Across
• U.S. Dept. of State • John Hopkins Book and Assessment
University Applied
• U.S. Army
Physics Laboratory
• U.S. Marine Corps
• U.S. Navy Center
for Information
Dominance
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OVERVIEW
CASP+ is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification covering technical skills in security architecture and senior
security engineering in traditional, cloud, and hybrid environments, governance, risk, and compliance skills, assessing an
enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness, and leading technical teams to implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.
Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to:
• Architect, engineer, integrate, and implement secure solutions across complex environments to support a
resilient enterprise
• Use monitoring, detection, incident response, and automation to
proactively support ongoing security operations in an enterprise INTEGRATED LEARNING
environment PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
• Apply security practices to cloud, on-premises, endpoint, and mobile
infrastructure, while considering cryptographic technologies and
Learners experience both
techniques
knowledge acquisition and
• Consider the impact of governance, risk, and compliance requirements hands-on skills(US)
BUY NOW attainment
throughout the enterprise
through a single login
and seamless workflow.
Additionally, organizations
Student Guide Lesson Overview who purchase the integrated
course will be able to review
1 Performing Risk Management Activities
student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
2 Summarizing Governance & Compliance Strategies
Dashboard and hold students
accountable for lab work.
3 Implementing Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

4 Identifying Infrastructure Services

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5 Performing Software Integration

6 Explain Virtualization, Cloud and Emerging Technology BUY NOW

7 Exploring Secure Configurations and System Hardening

8 Understanding Security Considerations of Cloud and

Specialized Platforms

“
9
Implementing Cryptography

10 Implementing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

CompTIA CASP+ CAS-004

11 Understanding Threat and Vulnerability Management Activities CASP+ occupies a strongly-needed niche. I feel that it’s
12 Developing Incident Response Capabilities one of the most important certifications that I hold.
Weylin Piegorsh
COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION
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CERTIFIED TECHNICAL
TRAINER (CTT+) TK0-201 AND
[TK0-202 OR TK0-203] EXAM #

CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) certification is a cross-industry credential providing recognition that TK0-201 and [TK0-202 or
an instructor has attained a standard of excellence in the training industry. CTT+ is targeted toward all training TK0-203]
professionals and can be applied to technical and non-technical training. The examinations are based on a set of
objectives designed to measure the core knowledge and skills that competent instructors must demonstrate to
successfully complete an instructional assignment in either a classroom or virtual classroom environment.
RELEASE DATE

April 2019

Where is this in the

CompTIA Career Pathway? LANGUAGE

English, Japanese, German,

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
Portuguese and Spanish
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.
CE REQUIRED?

6 to 12 months of trainer/
instructor experience

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CompTIA’s professional skills certifications cover versatile skillsets that help take your career
to the next level.
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COMPETENCIES
How to prepare for your CompTIA CTT+ traditional
classroom submission (TK0-202)
Evaluate the Training Event
18%
Planning Prior to the Course
13%
Methods and Media for Instructional
Delivery
14%
Instructor Credibility and Communications 10%
Group Facilitation 45%
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CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) TK0-201 and [TK0-202 or TK0-203]

Jobs that use CTT+ Organizations that use CTT+
• Training Consultant • Verizon
• Training Developer/Instructor • Microsoft
• Career Technical Training Instructor • Adobe How to prepare for your CompTIA CTT+ virtual
• Academic Instructor • Cisco classroom submission (TK0-202)
• Network Solutions
• Dell

Exam Overview
The CTT+ certification exam tests in and out of class teaching expertise, including preparation, facilitation and physical
or virtual classroom evaluation. To earn the certification, two exams must be passed. In addition to TK0-201, you’ll have to
pass either TK0-202, or TK0-203.

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CLOUD
ESSENTIALS+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the EXAM #
essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions. CLO-002

RELEASE DATE

November 2019

Where is this in the

CompTIA Career Pathway? LANGUAGE

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT English, Japanese

professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
CE REQUIRED?
from beginning to end.
No

ACCREDITATION

ANSI/ISO 17024 Standard is

followed in the exam
development process, but the
exam is not accredited.

PREREQUISITES

CompTIA recommends that

students have at least
6-12 months’ business
analyst experience in an IT
environment with exposure to
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cloud technologies.

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ESSENTIALS+ HERE
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CompTIA’s professional skills certifications cover versatile skillsets that help take your career
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to the next level.
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Overview
Business Principles of Cloud 28% The Official CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Instructor and Student
Environments Guides (CLO-002) are developed exclusively by CompTIA with input
from instructors across the world. Rigorously evaluated by third-
Management and Technical Operations 26% party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Cloud Essentials+ CLO-002 exam
objectives, these guides teach the essential skills and knowledge needed to make clear and conscious
decisions about cloud technologies and their business impact, and prepare candidates to take the
Cloud Concepts CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification exam.
24%
AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING
Governance, Risk, Compliance and Security
for the Cloud
22% Books e-Learning Exam Prep

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Top Cloud Essentials+ Job Roles Organizations that Recommend

Cloud Essentials+ Key Features & Benefits
• Business Analysts
• Business Process Owners • Konica Minolta Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Sales and Marketing Staff (in cloud product or service • U.S. Department of State Exclusively for CompTIA
management) • Pareto Law Integrate Active Learning
• Managed Service Providers Personnel Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• New Data Center Staff Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• Technical Support Staff Book and Assessment

Instructor Resources Student Resources

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

How does CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Compare? Solutions to activities and discussions Videos
Find out how CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ compares to the leading certification programs.
PowerPoint slides Assessment

COMPARE COMPTIA CLOUD ESSENTIALS+ Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

Solutions to activities and discussions

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OVERVIEW
This course is for students who are preparing to take the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification exam CLO-002.

This training path can lead to a techical career and empower professionals to make data-driven cloud recommendations
by using key skills to evaluate business use cases, financial impacts, cloud technologies and deployment models.

Student Guide Lesson Overview

1 Understanding Cloud Computing Concepts

2 Applying Cloud Business Principles

3 Advising a Cloud Design and Migration

4 Operating in the Cloud

5 Managing Cloud Governance

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Exam Prep Option

CERTMASTER PRACTICE

CompTIA CertMaster Practice is an online knowledge assessment and remediation tool designed to help
learners feel more confident and prepared for the CompTIA exam.

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+

Certification refines your reasoning and your
Purchase deductive ability when you’re troubleshooting,
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PROJECT+
PK0-005
Project+ is ideal for professionals who need to manage smaller, less complex projects as EXAM # RELEASE DATE
part of their other job duties but still need foundational project management skills. Project+
PK0-005 Navember 2022
is more versatile than other certifications because it covers essential project management
concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
LANGUAGE CE REQUIRED?

English and Japanese No

Where is this in the

CompTIA Career Pathway? EXAM STANDARD

Project+ is developed
The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT
using the ANSI/ISO
professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
17024 Standard.
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery,
from beginning to end.

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisite, but at least 6–12 months of

hands-on experience managing projects in an
IT environment.

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CompTIA’s professional skills certifications cover versatile skillsets that help take your career
to the next level.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Project Management Concepts 33% The Official CompTIA Project+ Guides (Exam PK0-004).
Students will learn to recognize practices of project management
and understand a project’s life cycle, roles, and skills necessary
Project Life Cycle Phases
30% to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close a project. It provides full coverage of the
objectives for the CompTIA Project+ certification and will help prepare students to take the exam.

Tools and Documentation

19% AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Basics of IT and Governance

Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing
18%
PURCHASE PROJECT+ HERE

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Title: Project+ Job Roles Organizations that contributed to the Key Features & Benefits
Primary job roles: development of Project+ PK0-005
• Junior IT project manager • Western Governors University Focused on Job Roles and Objectives Designed and Tested Specifically for
• Project coordinator • Fayetteville College Instructor-Led Training
• GDIT Integrate Active Learning
Related job roles that use Project+ skills: • John Hopkin Applied Physics Lab Engaging Video Program Developed
• SCRUM masters • Dell Exclusively for CompTIA
• Level II help desk technicians • Fuji Xerox
• Development leads • HP
• Product owners • U.S. Army
• Associate / business analysts • U.S. Navy
• QA leads • Microsof
• Project control analysts (PMO team members) Instructor Resources Student Resources

CompTIA Project+ PK0-005

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

How does CompTIA Project+ Compare? Solutions to activities and discussions Videos
Find out how CompTIA Project+ compares to the leading certification programs.
PowerPoint slides Assessment

COMPARE COMPTIA PROJECT+ Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

Solutions to activities and discussions

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Student Guide Lesson Overview
OVERVIEW
1 Defining Project Management Fundamentals
This course is for students who are preparing to take the CompTIA Project+ certification exam PK0-004. This course is
2 Initiating the Project
designed for individuals in various job roles who have a basic knowledge of project management, and who participate in
small to medium scale projects.
3 Planning the Project

4 Preparing to Develop the Project Schedule

5 Developing the Project Schedule

INTEGRATED LEARNING PRODUCTS CERTMASTER LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
6 Planning Project Costs
Learners experience both knowledge acquisition and hands-on skills attainment through a single login
and seamless workflow. Additionally, organizations who purchase the integrated course will be able 7 Planning Human Resources and Quality Management
to review student and group lab scores in the CertMaster Learn Boost Dashboard and hold students
accountable for lab work. 8 Communicating During the Project

9 Planning for Risk

10 Planning Project Procurements

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11 Planning for Change and Transitions

12 Executing the Project

The person with the
Executing the Procurement Plan
certification is the one 13

who is going to get hired. 14 Monitoring and Controlling Project Performance

Robert Blanchard 15 Monitoring and Controlling Project Constraints

DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES,
ASPEN SKIING CO. 16 Monitoring and Controlling Project Risks

17 Monitoring and Controlling Procurements

18 Closing the Project

CompTIA Project+ PK0-005

VIEW COURSE OUTLINE

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DATA+
DA0-001
CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for EXAM #
professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven DA0-001
business decision-making.

RELEASE DATE

February 2022

LANGUAGE
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway? English, Japanese

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT

professionals to achieve vendor-neutral
intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, CE REQUIRED?
from beginning to end.
Yes

PREREQUISITES

8-24 months of experience in a

report/business analyst role.

PURCHASE DATA+ HERE

BUY NOW

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a
successful career in IT, no matter what path you take.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Project Management Concepts
15% The Official CompTIA Data+ Instructor and Student Guides (DA0-001)
have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA Data+ candidate. Rigorously
Data Mining
25% evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) exam
objectives, The Official CompTIA Data+ Instructor and Student Guides teaches
learners the knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven
Data Analysis
23% decisions by mining data, manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analyzing complex data
sets while adhering to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data lifecycle. In addition, it
Visualization
23% will help prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Data+ certification exam.

AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Data Governance, Quality, & Controls
14 %
Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

VIEW EXAM OBJECTIVES PURCHASE DATA+ HERE

BUY NOW

Top Data+ Job Roles Organizations that contributed to

• Data Analyst the development of Data+ Key Features & Benefits
• Business Intelligence Analyst • University of Maryland Global Campus
• Reporting Analyst • Discover Financial Services Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Marketing Analyst • Rogers Communications Exclusively for CompTIA
• Clinical Analyst • PayPal Reorganization Lessons
• Business Data Analyst • Woz U Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Operations Analyst Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• CDW
Book and Assessment
• Sears Home Services
• Cars.com
• SunSource
• Molina Healthcare
Instructor Resources Student Resources

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

CompTIA Data+ DA0-001

Facilitator notes Course files

Solutions to activities and discussions Videos

How does CompTIA Data+ Compare?
Find out how CompTIA Data+ compares to other industry certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

COMPARE COMPTIA DATA+
Solutions to activities and discussions
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OVERVIEW
CompTIA Data+ gives your team members the confidence to bring data analysis to life. As the importance for data analytics
grows, more job roles are required to set context and better communicate vital business intelligence. Collecting, analyzing,
and reporting on data can drive your organization’s priorities and lead business decision-making.

CompTIA Data+ validates your team members have the skills required to
facilitate data-driven business decisions, including:
• Mining data
INTEGRATED LEARNING
• Manipulating data PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
• Visualizing and reporting data LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
• Applying basic statistical methods
• Analyzing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality Learners experience both
standards throughout the entire data life cycle knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment
Student Guide Lesson Overview through a single login
and seamless workflow.
1 Identifying Basic Concepts of Data Schemas Additionally, organizations
who purchase the integrated
2 Understanding Different Data Systems
course will be able to review
3 Understanding Types and Characteristics of Data student and group lab scores
in the CertMaster Learn Boost
4 Comparing and Contrasting Different Data Structures,
Dashboard and hold students
Formats, and Markup Languages
accountable for lab work.
5 Explaining Data Integration and Collection Methods

6 Identifying Common Reasons for Cleansing and Profiling Data

7 Executing Different Data Manipulation Techniques Purchase Data+ Here

8 Explaining Common Techniques for Data Manipulation and
Optimization
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9 Applying Descriptive Statistical Methods

10 Describing Key Analysis Techniques

11 Understanding the Use of Different Statistical Methods

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12 Using the Appropriate Type of Visualization

13 Expressing Business Requirements in a Report Format

14 Designing Components for Reports and Dashboards

CompTIA Data+ DA0-001

15 Distinguishing Different Report Types The tools are continually changing, and this [Data+] was a
16 Summarizing the Importance of Data Governance great way to keep up with tips and tricks and all the new
17 Applying Quality Control to Data features that can help you do your work better and faster.
18 Explaining Master Data Management Concepts
Asia Rios
DELL
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DATASYS+
DS0-001
The CompTIA DataSys+ exam sets a unified standard of skills for the EXAM #
successful management and securing of data assets. It covers what DSO-OO1
database administrators need to deploy, manage, and maintain
systems, as well as securing those systems and data assets. RELEASE DATE

July 2023

LANGUAGE
Where is this in the
CompTIA Career Pathway? English

The CompTIA Career Pathways allow IT professionals to achieve vendor-neutral

intrastructure and cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.
CE REQUIRED?

Yes

PREREQUISITES

2–3 years of hands-on experience

as a database administrator

PURCHASE DATASYS+ HERE

BUY NOW

About Core Skills Certifications

CompTIA’s core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a
successful career in IT, no matter what path you take.
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COMPETENCIES RESOURCES
Overview
Database Fundamentals
24% The Official CompTIA DataSys+ Instructor and Student Guides (DS0-001)
have been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA DataSys+ candidate.
Database Deployment
16% Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001)
exam objectives, The Official CompTIA DataSys+ Instructor and Student Guides
teach the knowledge and skills to understand the fundamentals of data systems;
Database Management and Maintenance
25% design and deploy databases; successfully maintain and optimize databases; secure data and
databases; plan for disasters to ensure business continuity; and prepare candidates to take
Data and Database Security
23% the CompTIA DataSys+ certification exam.

AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

Business Continuity
12 %
Books Labs e-Learning Exam Prep Bundle Pricing

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Top DataSys+ Job Roles Organizations that contributed to

• Sr. Database Administrator the development of DataSys+ Key Features & Benefits
• System Database Administrator • BlueOwl LLC
• Task-Oriented Database Administrator • Cisco Systems Inc Robust Assessment Engaging Video Program Developed
• Application Database Administrator • City of Alexandria Exclusively for CompTIA
• Cloud Database Administrator • Uganda Registrations Services Bureau Reorganization Lessons
• Performance Database Administrator • University Of Utah Refreshed Interior Design and Image
• Database Manager Alignment and Consistency Across Program
• IBM
• SQL Database Administrator Book and Assessment
• Pom Analytics, Inc.
• Salesforce Database Administrator • CriticalRiver
• EiTZAC LLC
• TAPFIN
Instructor Resources Student Resources

Course-specific delivery tips eBook

Facilitator notes Course files

DataSys+ DS0-001
Solutions to activities and discussions Videos
How does DataSys+ Compare?
Find out how CompTIA DataSys+ compares to other industry certification programs. PowerPoint slides Assessment

Presentation planners PowerPoint slides

COMPARE COMPARE DATASYS+
Solutions to activities and discussions
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OVERVIEW
The CompTIA DataSys+ (DS0-001) certification exam is vendor neutral and covers what database administrators need to
deploy, manage, and maintain systems, including employing the fundamentals of scripting and programming in a database
environment while using security and business continuity best-practices.

The CompTIA DataSys+ exam prepares learners to:

• Gain a solid understanding of database structure types and the ability to develop, modify and run code,
providing the groundwork for database administrators to gather, store, and drive data assets.

• Compare and contrast the various aspects of database planning and design and explain the various phases
of the implementation, testing, and deployment of collected data. Database Management and Maintenance.

• Understand the purpose of monitoring and reporting database performance,

explain common database maintenance processes, and produce critical documentation.

• Secure databases, protect against attacks, and control authorization

while ensuring governance and regulatory ompliance. INTEGRATED LEARNING
PRODUCTS CERTMASTER
• Prepare for and recover from incidents by implementing best LEARN & CERTMASTER LABS
practices for backup and restoration of data.
Learners experience both
Student Guide Lesson Overview knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment
1 Understanding Database Types and Structures through a single login
and seamless workflow.
2 Recognizing Standards and Commands
Additionally, organizations
3 Running Scripts for Data and Data Systems who purchase the integrated
course will be able to review
4 Explaining the Impact of Programming on Database Operations student and group lab scores
5 Understanding Database Planning and Design in the CertMaster Learn Boost
Dashboard and hold students
6 Implementing, Testing, and Deploying Databases accountable for lab work.

7 Monitoring and Reporting on Database Performance

8 Understanding Common Data Maintenance Processes

9 Understanding Governance and Regulatory Compliance

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10 Securing Data BUY NOW

11 Securing Data Access

12 Classifying Types of Attacks

DataSys+ DS0-001
13 Planning for Disaster Recovery

14 Implementing Backup and Restore Best Practices

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Enhanced Learning Resources
BOOKS/EBOOKS The Official CompTIA Instructor and Student Guides include the accompanying resources:

The Official CompTIA Instructor and Student Guides are the only
Instructor Resources Student Resources
authorized book/eBook resources developed exclusively by
CompTIA with input from instructors around the world. • Course-specific delivery to deliver the course • eBook with secure downloadable versions
successfully
Rigorously evaluated, CompTIA employs trusted third-party subject • Course Files available to download
• Facilitator notes
matter experts to review and validate that our content helps • Videos developed exlusively for CompTIA
• Solutions to activities and discussions
tudents be more successful and adequately prepare for CompTIA
• PowerPoint slides • Assessment practice questions for each lessons
certification exams. as well as a final assessment
• Presentation Planners to plan courses based on
Complete library, available at exam release, CompTIA is deeply different lengths • Solutions to activities and discussions
committed to providing training to support all our certification • Transition Guides: Not available for all
exams to ensure student success. Courseware and content will be certifications
released the same day as exam release.

AVAILABLE OFFICIAL COMPTIA LEARNING RESOURCES:

CompTIA Learning Center
We have both Print and eBook versions of our Instructor and Student Guides available for Instructor-Led Training
The CompTIA Learning Center is an intuitive online platform, included with the purchase of an Instructor or
Courses. Every purchase of a book or eBook comes with access to additional support materials on the CompTIA Learning
Student Guide, that provides access to the eBook and all accompanying resources to support Instructor-Led
Center platform.
Training and the Official CompTIA curriculum.
• The Official CompTIA Instructor Guide
The CompTIA Learning Center supports classroom instruction with a full suite of resources for instructors and
• The Official CompTIA Student Guide
students. The new digital platform is thoughtfully designed with updated features to meet the needs of the
• CompTIA Learning Cente
instructor and enhance the learning experience.
Digital Learning Platform – included with purchase of print and eBook
Key Features:
MODERN USER INTERFACE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES DASHBOARD
Key Features and Benefits An updated user interface provides better The strengths and weaknesses dashboard
Comprehensive instructional tools organization of CompTIA’s cohesive set of aggregates learner analytics including
resources by lesson, making it easier to access performance scores and confidence levels,
• Robust Instructor Guide with helpful tips, best practices, and solutions in the margin what’s needed and allowing for a more efficient making it easy for students to understand what
• Presentation Planners and schedules for different course lengths and formats learning experience. they know and what they still need to improve
• Editable PowerPoint slides with images to facilitate instruction upon to gauge exam readiness.
• Class-tested with real instructors before publication

Focused on job roles and 100% coverage of objectives ENHANCED PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND MOBILE ACCESS
CONFIDENCE MEASURE Learners can access the eBook on a mobile device
• Practical, based on real performance scenarios and problems
Comprehensive assessments with immediate using CompTIA’s eReader app, providing them with
• Hands-on activities require students to put knowledge they have gained into practice
feedback, as well as a self-evaluation of flexibility and anytime/anywhere access.
• Most current and up-to-date content related to the exam

Official CompTIA Books

confidence, allow learners to check their
Flexible and customizable based on course format understanding and gain the self-assurance
• Designed to be effective whether course is co-located or remote, synchronous or asynchronous, needed for the exam.
continuous or segmented
• Class resources are easily accessed and can be configured based on modality
• Intuitive digital multiplatform enhances classroom experience and provides support beyond How do I contact support?
• One-stop-shop for eBook, instructor files, videos, assessments and labs
Please submit a help request here or call 866.835.8020 or 630.678.8300
(Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central).
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Key Features
COMPTIA LABS Browser-based

CompTIA provides three Instructor-Led lab options The labs are accessed with a browser and internet connection, making the setup process easy and
to help learners gain experience with practical enabling remote students to use the materials without having to secure any special equipment or
tasks that will be expected of them in a job and software.
on the performance-based items found on the
CompTIA certification exams. Use Real Equipment and Software
The labs use virtual machines configured with actual software applications and operating systems,
ACCESS IS GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS allowing for flexibility in approaching the lab tasks and replicating the experience learners will
encounter in a job role.
Labs in the Classroom Virtual Labs in the Classroom
Classroom Lab Guide CompTIA Labs Instructor Facilitation Tools (Optional)
Labs with instructor facilitation tools provide opportunities to oversee learners progress and take
Classroom Lab Guide provides step- CompTIA Labs for Instructor-Led CompTIA Labs Instructor-Led Training,
action in real time. Watch learners advance in their labs through the Lab Monitoring tool, and easily
by-step instructions from CompTIA for Training provides learners 12 months’ with instructor facilitation tools,
an instructor to set up and run labs on access to real equipment and software provides learners with 12 months’ upload and distribute files with Manage File functionality. Use of instructor facilitation tools requires
their own equipment. environments through a web browser. access to real equipment through a web an enterprise purchase and license with Learn on Demand Systems, as well as additional set up.
browser.
The set-up guide is included as part of The virtual lab environment is accessed
the ILT Instructor Guide resources. through the CompTIA platform. The instructor has facilitation tools Modular
which enable real-time monitoring of
• Files to complete the exercises • Lab exercises are developed the classroom and learner’s work. The labs within each course are independent of each other and can be used in any order.
are available as a resource on the alongside of Official CompTIA Content
CompTIA Learning Center. and integrated within the text • Lab exercises are developed
alongside of Official CompTIA Content Designed for Skills Development
• Included FREE with the purchase of • CompTIA Labs utilize the Lab on
Official CompTIA Content Demand platform and integrated within the text
Labs help learners gain experience with the practical tasks expected of them in a job role and on the
• Lab exercises are mapped to official • Purchased as a stand-alone product • Instructor manages course set up performance-based items found on CompTIA certification exams.
CompTIA Content • An enterprise purchase, based on the
number of student licenses needed
Aligned with Official CompTIA Content
Labs are based on the activities within the Official CompTIA Student Guides, providing a consistent
CompTIA Labs- Traditional lab product aligns with the Official CompTIA Student Guides and is designed to work together with
and seamless experience for students to both gain knowledge and practice skills.
CertMaster Learn.

Which products are currently available? Instructor-Led Training Are the labs graded?
CompTIA Labs are currently available for the following CompTIA courses:
Environments The labs are not graded- they are completion
CompTIA Labs can be setup with reporting and lab based and students mark the labs complete.
monitoring.
IT Fundamentals
(ITF+) FC0-U61 FC0-U61

Official CompTIA Labs

View the product demo How do I contact support?
Visit our product tour at: CompTIA Labs Demo Please submit a help request here or call
or contact a CompTIA business development 866.835.8020 or 630.678.8300 (Monday through
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Key Features
CERTMASTER LABS Easily Implemented in Classroom Environments

CompTIA CertMaster Labs enable hands-on practice The labs within the Security+ course are modular (not dependent on each other) and can be completed
and skills development using real equipment and in any order. Additionally, learners can save their work in the labs for 48 hours. This flexibility along
software accessed through a remote, browser-based lab with the short durations of 10-30 minutes allow for labs to be easily integrated in coursework.
environment. CompTIA provides three delivery methods
Integrated with CertMaster Learn
for implementing instructor-led labs in the classroom.
When purchased together in a bundle, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the
ACCESS IS GOOD FOR 12 MONTHS CertMaster Learn Learning Plan. As a result, learners experience both knowledge acquisition and
hands-on skills attainment through a single login and seamless workflow. Additionally, organizations
Virtual Labs Standalone Virtual Labs with Instructor Virtual Labs Integrated
who purchase the integrated course will be able to review student and group lab scores in the
Facilitation Tools with eLearning
CertMaster Learn Boost Dashboard and hold students accountable for lab work.

Designed for Skills Development

Virtual hosted Labs provide learners: Virtual hosted Labs with Instructor Virtual hosted Labs Integrated with
Facilitation Tools provide learners: eLearning provides learners:
CertMaster Labs help learners gain experience with the practical tasks that will be expected of them
• 12 months access to real equipment in a job role and on the performance-based items found on CompTIA certification exams. Labs can be
through a virtual lab environment • 12 months access to real equipment • 12 months access to real equipment completed multiple times to give learners the opportunity to build on their skills with each attempt.
using a web browser through a virtual lab environment through a virtual lab environment
using a web browser using a web browser Browser-based
• Lab exercises are designed to be
used in combination with CertMaster • The instructor has facilitation tools, • Labs are accessed through the
Learn or Student Guides enable real-time monitoring of eLearning platform as a single login CertMaster Labs are developed and authored by CompTIA and hosted on the Learn on Demand
the classroom and learner’s work providing a seamless experience Systems platform. The labs require only a modern browser and reliable internet connection, enabling
• Hosted by Learn on Demand Systems
through the Training Management learners and organizations to use the materials without having to secure any special equipment or
• Lab exercises are integrated as Study
• L abs are modular and can be System (TMS) Tasks in the course software.
completed in any order
• Instructors can view student • Labs are modular and can be
• Purchased as a stand-alone product performance through the Training Use Real Equipment and Software
completed in any order
Management System on the Learn on
Demand Systems platform • Instructors can view student and The labs use virtual machines configured with actual software applications and operating systems
group lab scores through CertMaster allowing for flexibility in approaching the lab tasks and replicating the experience learners will
• Lab exercises are designed to be used Learn Boost Dashboard
in combination with encounter in a job role.
• CertMaster Learn or Student Guides
Instructor Facilitation Tools
• Labs are modular and can be
completed in any order Institutions can take advantage of (optional) classroom tools within the labs platform to manage
• Instructor manages course set-up classes, instructors and students, monitor lab activity, and share files. Contact your CompTIA Business
• Organizations are billed by usage Development Manager for more information.

CertMaster Labs – New lab product for 2021 delivering both low-stakes, assisted labs and high-stakes, applied labs. Labs are gradable Gradable Assessments
and provide insights into student performance on the Boost Dashboard when seamlessly integrated with CertMaster Learn. All lab activities within the CertMaster Labs include gradable assessments, offer feedback and hints,
and provide a score based on learner inputs,providing an accurate assessment of a learners ability to
Which products are currently available? correctly and efficiently perform tasks
CertMaster Labs will be available for certifications as new versions launch.
Graded Labs
Project+ Linux+ CySA+ DataSys+ How do I contact support?

Official CertMaster Labs

PK0-005 XK0-005 CS0-003 DS0-001 There are two types of labs in the course:
Please submit a help request here or call
• Assisted Labs guide the learner step-by-step through tasks,
866.835.8020 or 630.678.8300 (Monday through
offering assessment and feedback throughout a
10-15 minute experience, allowing the learner to correct any Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central).
Security+ Server+ Cloud+ Network+
misunderstandings as they proceed through the activity.
SY0-701 SK0-005 CV0-003 N10-008
• A
 pplied Labs present a series of goal-oriented scenarios in a
20-30 minute experience covering multiple topics, scoring the
learner’s work at the end of the activity based on their ability
PenTest+ CASP+ Data+ A+ Core 1 220-1101 to successfully complete each scenario. As a result, learners
PT0-002 CAS-004 DA0-001 A+ Core 2 220-1102 are forced to think critically about how to approach problems
without a prescribed set of steps.
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Key Features
COMPTIA E-LEARNING Lessons

CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Instructor-led Training is the Each Lesson includes a variety of learning activities, including narrative instructional content,
official eLearning courseware solution that helps learners embedded videos, review and lab activities, multiple-choice practice questions, and a paired perfor-
gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to improve mance-based question. Topics are designed to support a 15-30 minute presentation on a job task
performance and achieve success. linked to exam objectives ensuring learners arent overwhelmed by the volume of content.

Instructional lessons within CompTIA CertMaster Learn

Learning Plans
for Instructor-led Training are fully scoped, sequenced, and aligned with CompTIA exam objectives, which makes course
planning easy. Learning resources include videos, practice questions, and performance-based questions providing a Content is organized in a prescribed Learning Plan based on the course completion date. The Learning
variety of interactive content to engage all learning styles. Plan presents digestible study tasks keeping learners focused and on track with their study goals,
drastically reducing time spent lesson planning.

Practice Questions and a Final Assessment

Learners test their knowledge of key concepts through multiple choice practice questions with
Enhanced Learning Resources: extensive feedback. A final assessment in a similar format to the CompTIA certification exam
• Videos embedded within lessons complement the instructional content by demonstrating key concepts and tasks in the
(generally 90 minutes and 90 questions) is designed to help the learner synthesize course content.
course.
• Flashcards provide opportunities for learners to quiz themselves on terminology and acronyms used in IT. Performance-based Questions (PBQs)
• Gamification features such as achievement badges and a game center, encourage and motivate learners to engage with the Each lesson is accompanied by an interactive performance-based question that requires learners
content and accomplish study goals.
to apply what they have learned to a practical scenario. PBQs prepare for the types of performance-
• PowerPoint slides covering all topics in the course.
based items found on the CompTIA exam.
• Course Map details where the CompTIA exam objectives are covered in CertMaster Learn.

Strengths and Weaknesses Dashboard

Shows learners what they understand and what they are weak on to increase learning efficiency.

Which products are currently available? Mobile

Learners can access CertMaster Learn on a mobile browser wherever an internet connection is
CompTIA Labs are currently available for the following CompTIA courses:
available. While all content can be accessed on a mobile device, the presentation of performance-
based questions is optimized on larger screens.

CertMaster Learn for Instructor-Led Training

IT Fundamentals Data+ Network+ PenTest+
(ITF+) FC0-U61 DA0-001 N10-008 PT0-002

The New Incentive Bundles View the product demo

A+ Core 1 220-1101 Cloud+ Linux+ Server+
Designed as a combination of Official CompTIA Visit our product tour at: CompTIA CertMaster
A+ Core 2 220-1102 CV0-003 XK0-005 SK0-005
eLearning, exam prep and vouchers to deliver the Learn Demo or contact a CompTIA business
best value for our partners. Bundles are available development representative.
for purchase from the CompTIA Store after signing
Security+ CySA+ Cloud Essentials+ CASP+ in with your partner identification.
SY0-701 CS0-003 CLO-002 CAS-004

DataSys+
Project+ How do I contact support?
PK0-005 DS0-001
Please submit a help request here or call 866.835.8020 or 630.678.8300
(Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central).
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Key Features
COMPTIA EXAM PREP Adaptive Question-Based Approach
CertMaster Practice is an adaptive knowledge
Acts as a diagnostic to determine knowledge
assessment tool that uses a question-first approach
gaps and focuses learners’ attention on
to determine what a learner has already mastered
where they need remediation prior to the
and what they still need to learn. CertMaster Practice
certification exam.
improves confidence and increases knowledge
retention, preparing learners for a CompTIA
certification exam. CertMaster Practice is designed Personalized Remediation and Feedback
for exam preparation. It’s ideal for those working in Provides feedback on exam objective
the field with a basic understanding of the content deficiencies, builds knowledge and keeps
from experience, or for learners who utilized some learners engaged.
other training method and require a refresher with
the CompTIA exam objectives prior to the exam. Real-time Learning Analytics
Visual dashboards display progress, helping
learners work towards the ultimate goal of
being correct with a high level of confidence.

What makes CertMaster Practice different?

Timed Practice Test with Integrated
• For exam takers, by the exam publisher – CertMaster products have been developed using Official CompTIA Content, Performance-based Questions
the only study material exclusively developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate.
Helps learners assess their readiness and
• Question-first design, real-time learning analytics, and content refreshers- CertMaster Practice quickly assesses a prepare for the exam-taking environment.
learner’s base of knowledge and then focuses on filling gaps with personalized remediation and feedback. (Available for some products).
• By helping learners focus on their weak areas- CertMaster Practice builds their confidence and ensures mastery for
success on the exam and long-term retention of the material as they progress through their careers.

Which products are currently available? Instructor-Led Training View the product demo
Environments Visit our product tour at: CompTIA CertMaster
CompTIA Labs are currently available for the following CompTIA courses:
CertMaster Practice is available for classroom Practice Demo or contact a CompTIA business
instruction with reporting capabilities. development representative.

IT Fundamentals Cloud+ Linux+ Cloud Essentials+

(ITF+) FC0-U61 CV0-003 XK0-005 CLO-002

How do I contact support?

A+ Core 1 220-1101 PenTest+ Server+ Data+
A+ Core 2 220-1102 PT0-002 SK0-005 DA0-001 Please submit a help request here or call 866.835.8020 or 630.678.8300
(Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central).

CertMaster Practice
Network+ CySA+ CASP+ Security+
N10-008 CS0-003 CAS-004 SY0-701

Project+ DataSys+
PK0-005 DS0-001
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OnVUE Remote Testing:
EXAM ONLINE Any screenshots, including a screenshot
of final test results, will void the test!
Take an exam online, anytime, anywhere!
Please advise your students that the act of taking any
Online testing, powered by Pearson OnVUE, is a remote exam proctoring service that provides a secure and easy way screenshot in the Pearson OnVUE test platform, even
to complete the CompTIA certification exam from any place in which a private area is available. after the test is completed, will invalidate the exam.

The 4 steps your learners will need to follow to take an exam online: After Your Exam
Your exam score will be shown on your screen
Step 1 Step 2 immediately after you’ve completed your exam. If you’ve
passed the exam, you will receive a congratulatory email
Review testing policies and procedures. Run a system test using the same computer and from CompTIA Certmetrics with instructions on how to
network that you will use to take your exam. access your record.
Before taking a CompTIA exam, all certification
candidates will be prompted to agree with the The system test will take 5 to 10 minutes to
CompTIA Candidate Agreement. Failure to accept complete. You will be prompted to take photos of It is important you keep records of the following:
the agreement results in the forfeiture of your exam yourself and your exam workspace. To prepare your
fee. There are also policies and procedures specific exam workspace move all books and writing objects • Your score report with your exam registration number
to online testing, including those related to system out of arm’s reach, unplug additional monitors and and instructions on how to access your record
requirements, your exam workspace, and testing for computers, and clear your walls of any writing (e.g., • The email address that you used to register for your
candidates under 17 years of age. on whiteboards). You will also need an ID and phone exam
(which must be set out of arm’s reach after check-in.)
Please be sure to review them here:
This information is required to log in to your certification
To avoid delays and added stress during your testing
• CompTIA Testing Policies account and is also needed should you require future
appointment, complete the system test prior to the
• CompTIA Candidate Agreement assistance with your certification record.
start of your exam appointment.
• Pearson OnVUE Testing Policies
If you haven’t passed your exam, don’t give up! It’s not
the end of your certification path, and you can take your
Step 3 Step 4
exam again.
If you don’t already have one, create a Pearson Schedule and complete your online exam.
VUE testing account.
Verify that you can satisfy all computer, internet
Be sure you use an active, valid email address when connection, and workspace requirements before Online test proctors communicate only in English and OnVUE testing software is English-based. Additionally,
you create an account. Important information about scheduling your exam. Return to the OnVUE page CompTIA’s full suite of translated exams are available in those countries that participate in online testing.

Online Testing for CompTIA Exams

your exam results and certification status will be and sign-in. Follow the on-screen prompts to
sent to the address you use to create your testing schedule your exam. Online testing is not available in:
account.
• China • Japan • Slovenia
• Cuba • North Korea • Sudan
• Iran • South Korea • Syria

Other exclusions include CTT+ and any site licenses.