Course Overview
Start your cybersecurity journey with the CompTIA a+ Cyber course, a beginner-friendly, fast-track program designed to help you build the foundational knowledge you need to confidently begin training for the industry-recognized CompTIA Security+ certification. With no prior experience required, this course is the perfect first step for you to take toward a rewarding career in cybersecurity.
Course Details
- Duration: 31 hours of instruction
- Content: 24 instructional videos, 29 live labs, 11 assessments, and 110 practice questions
- Skill-building resources: hands-on virtual machine labs, instant feedback on assessments, and progress tracking through performance reports
- Recommended experience: no prior experience required—designed for you if you’re just starting out
- CompCert assessment: prove your mastery of key concepts and earn a downloadable Competency Certificate at the end of the course to showcase your achievement
- Outcome: confidence and knowledge to begin training for the CompTIA Security+ certification
Career Path
Step 1
Learn cybersecurity basics
Take the CompTIA a+ Cyber course to bridge the gap if you have no prior experience in cybersecurity. This beginner-friendly course provides 31 hours of training, allowing you to learn at your own pace while gaining hands-on experience through real-world scenarios.
You’ll build the foundational knowledge you need to confidently begin training for the CompTIA Security+ certification, the next step in your cybersecurity career journey.
Step 2
Prepare for certification
The next step is training for the CompTIA Security+ certification, the industry standard for entry-level cybersecurity roles.
CertMaster Learn for Security+ is a comprehensive training product designed to help you master exam objectives through engaging lessons, practice questions, and hands-on activities. This training ensures you’re fully prepared to pass the certification exam and succeed.
Step 3
Get Security+ certified
Earning the Security+ certification validates your skills and qualifies you for entry-level cybersecurity roles such as security administrator, systems administrator, or IT support specialist.
These roles are your entry point into the cybersecurity field, where you’ll gain valuable experience and start building a rewarding career.
Step 4
Advance your career
With Security+ as your foundation, you can pursue advanced certifications like CompTIA CySA+ or CompTIA PenTest+ to align with your career goals.
These certifications prepare you for specialized roles such as a cybersecurity analyst or a penetration tester. As you gain experience, you’ll unlock leadership opportunities, higher earning potential, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the cybersecurity field.
Explore your career possibilities with Security+
Security+ builds on the skills gained in a+ Cyber, preparing you for job roles like cybersecurity specialist and similar positions. The illustration below outlines career paths, showing the progression from entry-level to more advanced opportunities with further training and experience.
Target Audiance
- Network Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer
- Penetration Tester
- Data Analyst