FoundationalCore skills
CompTIA Tech+
First role in tech
The fundamentals of computing, infrastructure, software and security, for anyone starting out in tech.
- FC0-U71
- Questions
- 70 max
- Time
- 60 min
- Passing
- 650 / 900
Recommended: No experience needed
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Core skills
Where most IT careers begin
Infrastructure & cloud
Run, scale and automate systems
Cybersecurity
Defend, test and secure
Data & AI
Turn data into decisions
Project management
Lead the work
All CompTIA certifications
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18 certifications
FoundationalCore skills
CompTIA A+
Help Desk Support Specialist
Hardware, operating systems, networking and troubleshooting: the certification behind most IT support jobs. Two exams, Core 1 and Core 2.
- 220-1201
- 220-1202
- Questions
- 90 max each
- Time
- 90 min each
- Passing
- 675 · 700 / 900
Recommended: 12 months in IT support
FoundationalCore skills
CompTIA Network+
Network Administrator
Design, configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks of every size.
- N10-009
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 720 / 900
Recommended: A+ and 9–12 months in networking
IntermediateCore skills
CompTIA Security+
Security Analyst
Threats, security architecture, operations and risk: the baseline for every security role.
- SY0-701
- SY0-801
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: Network+ and 2 years in security administration
SY0-801 launches Nov 17, 2026
IntermediateInfrastructure & cloud
CompTIA Server+
Server or Systems Administrator
Install, administer, secure and troubleshoot servers in data centers, on premises and in hybrid environments.
- SK0-005
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: A+ and 2 years in a server environment
IntermediateInfrastructure & cloud
CompTIA Linux+
Linux Administrator
Administer Linux systems end to end: configuration, scripting, security and troubleshooting.
- XK0-006
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 720 / 900
Recommended: 12 months with Linux servers
IntermediateInfrastructure & cloud
CompTIA Cloud+
Cloud Engineer
Deploy, secure and keep cloud infrastructure running well, whichever provider it runs on.
- CV0-004
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: 2–3 years as a sysadmin or cloud engineer
AdvancedInfrastructure & cloud
CompTIA AutoOps+
DevOps Engineer
Automate IT operations and streamline infrastructure with the scripting and DevOps skills teams rely on.
- AT0-001
- Questions
- 60 max
- Time
- 60 min
- Passing
- 600 / 900
Recommended: 2–3 years in IT operations
New since Jun 2026
ExpertInfrastructure & cloud
CompTIA CloudNetX
Network Architect
Design and build secure, scalable networks across hybrid environments.
- CNX-001
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing
- Pass / fail
Recommended: 10 years in IT, 5 as a network architect
AdvancedCybersecurity
CompTIA CySA+
Security Operations Analyst
Detect, analyze and respond to threats from the security operations center.
- CS0-004
- CS0-003
- Questions
- 85 max
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: About 4 years as a SOC or vulnerability analyst
CS0-004 is live · CS0-003 retires Dec 22, 2026
AdvancedCybersecurity
CompTIA PenTest+
Penetration Tester
Plan and run penetration tests across cloud, web apps, APIs and IoT, then report what you find.
- PT0-003
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: 3–4 years in penetration testing
AdvancedCybersecurity
CompTIA SecAI+
Security Engineer
Secure AI systems, put AI to work in your defenses and manage the risks it brings.
- CY0-001
- Questions
- 60 max
- Time
- 60 min
- Passing
- 600 / 900
Recommended: 3–4 years in IT, 2+ in cybersecurity
New since Feb 2026
AdvancedCybersecurity
CompTIA SecOT+
OT Security Engineer
Protect operational technology, where cybersecurity meets physical safety.
- SOT-001
- Questions
- 95 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 750 / 900
Recommended: 3+ years in OT, 2+ in OT security
Launches Dec 1, 2026
ExpertCybersecurity
CompTIA SecurityX
Security Architect
Advanced security architecture and engineering for senior practitioners.
- CAS-005
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing
- Pass / fail
Recommended: 10 years in IT, 5 in security
IntermediateData & AI
CompTIA Data+
Data Analyst
Analyze, interpret and communicate data to solve real business problems.
- DA0-002
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 675 / 900
Recommended: 18–24 months as a data analyst
IntermediateData & AI
CompTIA DataSys+
Database Administrator
Run modern databases across cloud and hybrid environments: security, integration and performance.
- DS0-002
- DS0-001
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 700 / 900
Recommended: 2–3 years as a database administrator
DS0-002 is live · DS0-001 retires Apr 16, 2027
ExpertData & AI
CompTIA DataAI
Data Scientist
Advanced data science, validated for experienced practitioners. Formerly DataX.
- DY0-001
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 165 min
- Passing
- Pass / fail
Recommended: 5+ years in data science
IntermediateProject management
CompTIA Project+
IT Project Manager
Plan and deliver tech projects: scope, schedule, budget and the people who make them happen.
- PK0-005
- Questions
- 90 max
- Time
- 90 min
- Passing
- 710 / 900
Recommended: 6–12 months managing tech projects
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Which CompTIA certification should I take first?
If you’re new to IT, Tech+ covers the fundamentals and needs no experience. Most people then take A+ for IT support roles, followed by Network+ and Security+, the core trio that infrastructure and security careers build on.
How long is a CompTIA exam?
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Most CompTIA exams are scored on a scale of 100 to 900, with passing scores between 600 and 750 depending on the exam. A+ uses a 900-point scale, with 675 to pass Core 1 and 700 to pass Core 2. SecurityX, CloudNetX and DataAI are pass/fail, with no scaled score.
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