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IT & Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+ Professional Certificate

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $72K–$108K (early-career, national framing)

CompTIA certified

Best for: Moving into security. Builds on networking knowledge.

Job outcomes: Security Analyst · Security Administrator · Compliance Analyst

Ramp: Assumes networking fundamentals. Strong credential for security roles.

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

Moving into security. Builds on networking knowledge.

Typical roles

Security Analyst · Security Administrator · Compliance Analyst

Course preview

  • Network Security
  • Introduction to Network Security
  • Computer Networks and Network Security

Languages

EnglishSpanish (auto)Portuguese (auto)French (auto)

Skills you’ll learn

Network securityRisk managementCryptography

Course list

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

Ready to start your career in IT & Cybersecurity?

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

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