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.

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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

  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials
  • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies
  • Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

Plus 3 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English Spanish (subtitles)Portuguese (auto-subtitles)French (auto-subtitles)

Skills you’ll learn

HardwareNetworkingSecurityOS

Course list

1. IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
2. Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
3. Advanced Networking, Virtualization, and IT Security ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
4. Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
5. Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
6. Advanced Networking, Security, and IT Operations ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.
7. Practice Exams for CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 ~10 hrs
Part of the CompTIA A+ Professional Certificate program.

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Some prior experience or study recommended.

Time commitment

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week. 7 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

Good first IT credential. Builds from basics.

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

IT Support Specialist

Help Desk Technician

Desktop Support

Salary range: $55K–$78K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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