CompTIA Certification

INFORMATION SESSION BY PHOENIX TS

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Foundational
Certifications
COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS

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IT Fundamentals
What is the IT Fundamentals certification?
It is a certification that basically exposes you to the world of information technology.

Who is it for?
This certification is ideal if you are just considering the move into an IT field and have little knowledge
about IT in general.

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

The IT Fundamentals certification is a stepping stone to more advanced
credentials such as Network+ or A+. On its own, it does not prepare you for a specific IT job
role.

The exam can be taken anywhere with Internet access & No prior
experience is needed.
This is a Good for Life certification.

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Professional
Certifications
COMPTIA A+, CLOUD+, LINUX+, MOBILITY+, NETWORK+, SECURITY+,
PROJECT+ & SERVER+

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A+
What is the A+ certification?
It validates an understanding of common hardware & software technologies and focuses on imparting
the knowledge & skills needed to support complex IT infrastructures.

Jobs that use CompTIA A+?

Technical Support Specialist

Field Service Technician
IT Support Technician
IT Support Administrator

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

A+ is considered the suggested start to all IT paths such as careers in:
Information Security

Storage and Data

Network and Cloud Technologies

Web and Mobile

Hardware, Services and Infrastructure

Software Development

IT Management and Strategy

Training
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A+ cont.
A+ Exam:
6 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field is recommended before sitting for the exam.
Exams are a combination of multiple choice and performance based questions.
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 20 CEUs

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Cloud+
What is the Cloud+ certification?
It validates the skills & knowledge needed to implement and maintain cloud technologies.

Jobs that use CompTIA A+?

Systems and Network Administrators
Cloud Developer
Cloud Specialist

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in Network & Cloud Technologies

Cloud+ Exam:
Recommended 24 to 36 months of work experience in networking, storage
or IT data center administration & familiarity with any major hypervisor
technologies for server virtualization.
Multiple Choice Exam
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 50 CEUs
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Linux+
What is the Linux+ Certification?
This certification provides foundational skills and a basic understanding of the Linux OS.

Jobs that use CompTIA Linux+?

Linux Database Administrator

Junior Linux Administrator
Junior Network Administrator
Web Administrator

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in Network & Cloud Technologies

Linux+ Exam:
It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, in addition to,
12 months of Linux admin experience
Multiple Choice Exam
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment
Once you have passed the Linux+ exams you can apply for the LPIC-1 and then for
the SUSE CLA certifications.

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Mobility+
What is the Mobility+ Certification?
This certification provides foundational knowledge & skills that will allow you to work with a variety of
existing and emerging mobile technologies.

Jobs that use CompTIA Mobility+?

Mobile Device Management Administrator

Network Administrator/Help Desk
Mobility Architect/Solution Architect
Security/Email Administrator

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in:

Network & Cloud Technologies

Hardware Services & Infrastructure
IT Management & Strategy
Web & Mobile

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Mobility+ cont.
Mobility+ Exam:
It is recommended to hold the CompTIA Network+ certification and 18 months of work experience in
enterprise administration of mobile devices
Multiple Choice Exam
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 30 CEUs

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Network+
What is the Network+ Certification?
This certification validates the knowledge and skills needed to design, configure, manage and troubleshoot
both wired & wireless devices.

Jobs that use CompTIA Network+?

Network Field Technician/Engineer

Network Administrator
Help Desk Technician
Network Support Specialist
Network Analyst

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in:
Information Security
Network & Cloud Technologies
Hardware Services & Infrastructure

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Network+ cont.
Network+ Exam:
It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ certification and 9 months of networking experience
Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Exam
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 30 CEUs

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Security+
What is the Security+ Certification?
This certification validates the holders understanding of the essential principles for network security & risk management.

Jobs that use CompTIA Security+?

Security Specialist/Administrator
Security Consultant
Security or Systems Administrator
Network Administrator

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in Information Security

Security+ Exam:
It is recommended to hold the CompTIA Network+ certification and 2 years of IT
admin experience with a security focus
Multiple Choice and Performance-Based Exam
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 50 CEUs

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Project+
What is the Project+ Certification?
This certification validates a persons ability to initiate, manage & support a project or business initiative.

Jobs that use CompTIA Project+?

Project Coordinator/Manager
Business Analyst
Manager, Director, Team Leader

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in IT Management & Strategy

Project+ Exam:
It is recommended to have at least 1 year of managing, directing or
participating in small to medium scale projects
Multiple Choice
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Server+
What is the Server+ Certification?
This certification ensures the holders ability to plan, secure and maintain a variety of server equipment.

Jobs that use CompTIA Server+?

Server Support Technician

Server Administrator
IT/Server Technician
Storage Administrator

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in:
Information Security
Hardware Services & Infrastructure
Storage & Data

Server+ Exam:
It is recommended to hold the CompTIA A+ certification, in addition to, 18-24 months of
IT work experience
Multiple Choice
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Specialty
Certifications
COMPTIA CDIA+, CT T+, CLOUD ESSENTIALS, HEALTHCARE IT, SOCIAL
MEDIA SECURITY

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Certified Document Imaging Architect+

(CDIA+)
What is the CDIA+ Certification?
This certification ensures the holders ability to plan, design, implement & maintain a document imaging infrastructure using
todays best practices.

Jobs that use CDIA+?

ECM Administrator
Solution Sales Specialist
Electronic Records Manager
Managed Services Manager

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in IT Management & Strategy

CDIA+ Exam:
It is recommended to have 24 months of working experience
Multiple Choice
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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CTT+
What is the CTT+ Certification?
This certification validates that a trainer has achieved a level of standards and excellence in his/her field.

Jobs that use CTT+?

Training Consultant
Training Developer/Instructor
Career Technical Training Instructor
Academic Instructor

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in Training

CTT+ Exam:
It is recommended to have 6 to 12 months of trainer/instructor experience
Multiple Choice & Performance Based
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Cloud Essentials
What is the Cloud Essentials Certification?
This certification ensures that the holder is capable of handling real-world business issues and proving
practical cloud computing solutions. Overall, this is not a technically heavy certification.

Jobs that use Cloud Essentials?

Business Development staff that sell cloud services
Technical S ales Specialist
Business Analyst

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in Networking & Cloud Technologies

Cloud Essentials Exam:

It is recommended to have 6 months experience working in an environment
that markets or relies on IT-related services
Multiple Choice
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Healthcare IT Technician
What is the Healthcare IT Technician Certification?
This certification focuses on the installation, management and troubleshooting of IT systems specifically in medical & clinical settings

Jobs that use Healthcare IT Technician?

Healthcare Help Desk Specialist or Technician

Managed Service Provider for medical offices and practices
Healthcare Desktop Support
Technical and Software Support staff

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in

Networking & Cloud Technologies

Hardware, Services & Infrastructure

Healthcare IT Technician Exam:

It is recommended to hold either the CompTIA A+ certification or have 500 hours of IT healthcare
experience
Multiple Choice
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Social Media Security

What is the Social Media Security Certification?
This certification validates the knowledge & skills needed to assess, manage and mitigate todays social media
security risks

Jobs that use Social Media Security?

Information Security Technician

Security Administrator
Security Architect
Security Engineer
Anyone with a hand in developing social media policies

Social Media Security Exam:

This exam is not delivered by CompTIA. Instead it is offered by the Ultimate Knowledge Institute
(UKI)

This is a Good for Life certification.

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Mastery
Certifications
COMPTIA ADVANCED SECURITY PRACTITIONER

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CompTIA Advanced Security

Practitioner
What is the CASP Certification?
This certification focuses on critical thinking & judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines and requires candidates to implement
clear solutions in complex environments

Jobs that use CASP?

Cyber Security / IS Professional

Information Security Analyst
Security Architect
IT Specialist INFOSEC
IT Specialist, Cybersecurity

Whats the path I follow after I achieve this?

This certification is specific to a career path in

Networking & Cloud Technologies

Information Security

CASP Exam:
It is recommend to have at least 10 years experience in IT administration with 5 of those years
focused on hands-on technical security
Multiple Choice & Performance Based
Exams must be taken in an approved testing environment

This is a CE certification and will be up for renewal after 3 years

Requires 75 CEUs
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