BUILDING THE IT SKILLS EMPLOYERS DEMAND
IT Credentials for Students at Different Starting Points
Tech+
Foundational technology knowledge and career exploration.
Project+
Practical project management skills to plan, organize, and successfully execute projects in a variety of environments.
A+
Core hardware, software, troubleshooting, operating systems, and support skills.
Network+
Networking concepts, infrastructure, operations, security, and troubleshooting.
Security+
Foundational cybersecurity knowledge and security practices.
Recommended Student IT Credential Pathway
Students may enter the pathway based on readiness and experience
Beginner/Novice
Intermediate Level
CompTIA Tech+
Foundational Tech Fluency
Computing, networks, software, data, and security fundamentals
CompTIA A+
IT Support
Hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting, networking, and security
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CompTIA Network+
Infrastructure
Network connectivity, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting
CompTIA Security+
Cybersecurity
Core security skills for protecting systems, networks, and data