IT Certification Roadmap — Learner Journey
A clear, step-by-step path from foundational support skills to advanced cybersecurity and cloud expertise. Follow this order to build knowledge logically and maximize certification success.
CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1)
Hardware fundamentals, mobile devices, networking basics, and troubleshooting — the essential first step for technicians.
CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2)
Operating systems, software troubleshooting, security basics, and operational procedures — completes the A+ foundation.
CompTIA Network+ N10-008
Networking architecture, TCP/IP, routing, switching and diagnostic skills needed before advanced security topics.
CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004
Linux system administration, shell scripting, and server management — core skills for security and cloud roles.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Fundamental security concepts, risk management, cryptography, and defense-in-depth principles.
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003
Threat detection, analysis, incident response and continuous monitoring for defensive security specialists.
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001
Offensive testing methodology, vulnerability assessment and practical penetration testing techniques.
CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-003
Cloud architecture, deployment, operations and security — integrates networking, Linux and security knowledge for cloud roles.
