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IT & Cybersecurity

CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $55K–$78K (early-career, national framing)

CompTIA certified

Best for: First certification in IT. Entry point to help desk, support, and networking.

Job outcomes: IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Desktop Support

Ramp: Good first IT credential. Builds from basics.

Prepare for a career in IT support, networking, or cybersecurity with hands-on training and an industry-recognized certification. Our programs cover hardware, software, and security fundamentals employers look for.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

First certification in IT. Entry point to help desk, support, and networking.

Typical roles

IT Support Specialist · Help Desk Technician · Desktop Support

Course preview

  • Technical Support Fundamentals
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials
  • Foundations of IT and Core Hardware Components
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

Plus 6 more courses in the full path.

Languages

EnglishSpanish subtitlesPortuguese (auto)French (auto)

Skills you’ll learn

HardwareNetworkingSecurityOS

Course list

Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.

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Applications take about 10 minutes. No cost for qualifying members. We respond within 1–2 business days.

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