The CompTIA certification roadmap starts with A+, Network+, and Security+ and progresses to advanced cybersecurity certifications, like the CySA+. As a vendor-neutral certification provider, CompTIA certification training helps IT professionals acquire the foundational skills they need to succeed early in their support, networking, or even security careers. CompTIA Core certifications even help prepare IT professionals for vendor-specific certifications, like the CCNA and MCSA. The CompTIA certification path also extends into essential non-technical skills like project management. Non-technical skills are just as important to an IT professional, as they progress in their career as the technical skills validated by CompTIA Core and other vendor certifications. CBT Nuggets offers online certification training for exams in all four CompTIA certification paths: Core, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Professional.

• 5 Certifications to Get You Off the Help Desk

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• This week: Why CompTIA?

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• Why Take the Security+ Exam?

  If you’re looking to diversify your skill set or want to shift gears, adding Security+ to your resume is as good a bet as any.

• Why Take the Network+ Exam?

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• Why Take the CompTIA A+ Exam?

  For the aspiring IT professional, you can’t do better than to prepare for and take the CompTIA A+ exam for learning the fundamentals. Here’s a look at why A+ is a great way to jumpstart your IT career.

• Intro to Desktop Support

  This is free, open training from CBT Nuggets. Many IT professionals start in Desktop Support. Learn how to enter the career field, what you’ll need to know, and what comes next after the help desk.

• This Week: The New CompTIA A+ Uncovered

  CompTIA’s new 220-1001 and 220-1002 exams now make up the popular A+ certification. To get you up to speed on what’s changed, we took a deep dive into the new A+.

• 6 Reasons You Should Earn the New CompTIA A+

  It’s one of the most asked (and debated) questions in IT: Is CompTIA A+ certification worth it? It really depends on who is asking, but we argue that there are plenty of reasons why the new A+ certification is a worthwhile journey.

• Top Reactions to the New CompTIA A+

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• What's New with CompTIA A+?

  The wait is over! CompTIA dropped the latest version of its A+ exams a few weeks ago. What better time to look at the new exams, including what’s changed and what hasn’t? We’ve got a nice, concise breakdown right here.

• How the New Cloud+ Certification Compares to the Old One (It Doesn’t)

  With nearly a quarter of the exam devoted to configuration and deployment, the CompTIA Cloud+ CVO-002 gets you up and running with the cloud. The test features performance-based questions and hands-on simulations, putting your skills to the test.

• Your CompTIA Cert Retired: Now What?

  CompTIA retires its exam certifications every three years, which begs the question: What happens to your existing certification? It depends. Here’s what you’ll need to do to remain current with the most popular CompTIA certifications.

• Network+ N10-007: The Inside Scoop

  In this webinar, Keith Barker talks about what’s new with the latest Network+ exam from CompTIA, what’s the same, and how to prepare.

• How to Prepare for the New Network+ Exam

  With each new exam version from Network+, CompTIA changes up the objectives to align with recent technologies. These are important changes that keep their exams current and your skills validated. So, you’ll probably need to prepare a little differently for the latest version.

• CompTIA Released Network+ N10-007 Exam

  In case you hadn’t heard, CompTIA released a new Network+ exam earlier this month. With that said, you still have time to take the old Network+ exam. It retires in August. But, we recommend that you take the new exam. In case you hadn’t heard, CompTIA released a new Network+ exam earlier this month. With that said, you still have time to take the old Network+ exam. It retires in August. But, we recommend that you take the new exam.

• CompTIA Introduces Stackable Certifications

  CompTIA recently announced new credentials and certification structures that allow IT pros to “stack” their certs. This allows IT pros a chance to validate their skills and show a deeper mastery, opening up more job opportunities.

• CompTIA Announces PenTest+ Cert

  CompTIA continues to demonstrate its commitment to cybersecurity with the announcement of its newest certification, the CompTIA PenTest+, due for release in Q3 of 2018. The exam validates a learner’s ability to use penetration testing to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network.

• This Week: Uncovering the New Security+ Exam

  What’s the new Security+ exam like? What exactly are the changes from the previous version? And what’s next after passing that exam? We addressed all those IT security questions and more this week. Get ready for some serious reading!

• Life After Security+: Mapping Out Your IT Security Path

  Maybe you recently earned your CompTIA Security+ certification. Or perhaps you’re curious about what’s next? We have the answers for you right here, so you can start planning for your IT security career. Good luck!

• CompTIA CySA+ Exam Walkthrough

  CompTIA’s new CySA+ certification fills a gap in the security exam landscape. What skills and experience are necessary to ace this exam? Walk through the essentials of this new cert, including exam topics, structure, best cert-prep practices, and real-world applications of the CySA+.

• CompTIA CSA+ Changes to CySA+

  CompTIA recently announced its Cybersecurity Analyst exam’s acronym has been changed to CySA+. Read why the change was made and what it means for you if you’re trying to follow CompTIA’s cybersecurity certification pathway.

• How to Study for CompTIA Cloud Essentials

  CompTIA Cloud Essentials was designed with the non-technical professional in mind. If you’re not familiar with the cloud or CompTIA exams, you probably need a little help preparing for the test. These are tried and true methods that can be generalized, even if you’re not a CBT Nuggets subscriber.

• CompTIA Certifications: Cloud+ vs. Cloud Essentials?

  There’s no better skill set to acquire in the current environment than a cloud certification and no better place to start learning the cloud than CompTIA. If you’re trying to weigh the differences between Cloud+ and Cloud Essentials, this guide should help.

• Life Beyond the Help Desk: What's Next

  You’ve been in a help-desk desk role for a while now. Along the way, you’ve built up your technical knowledge. Maybe you’ve dabbled in some IT training. So, why not take the next step? Here’s how you can turn your desktop experience into a fledgling IT career.

• How Long Should You Stay on the Help Desk?

  Helpdesk roles are a good way to get into IT for some people. However, you need to think about how long should you stay on the helpdesk if you plan on furthering your technical career.

• How to Stop Worrying and Love the Help Desk

  Compared to other areas of IT, the help desk might not be as exciting or glamorous. But there’s no shame in that. In fact, there are lots of reasons to embrace the role.