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CompTIA Courses

Vendor-neutral IT certifications that employers know and trust — from your first IT support role to specialist cyber security, cloud and data careers. Study online, at your own pace, with full exam preparation and an optional exam add-on at checkout.

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Online CompTIA Training

Choose Your CompTIA Course

Every course includes full exam preparation and is studied entirely online. New to IT? Start with A+ for support roles, or Tech+ if you’re completely new to technology.

Core IT Support

CompTIA A+

The classic start to an IT career. Covers hardware, operating systems, networking and troubleshooting across two core exams.

Beginner~20 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Beginner

Beginner

CompTIA Tech+

A gentle introduction to IT for complete newcomers — core concepts, hardware and software before you specialise.

Beginner~20 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Networking

Networking

CompTIA Network+

Vendor-neutral networking fundamentals: infrastructure, operations, security and troubleshooting.

Beginner~20 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cyber Security

Cyber Security

CompTIA Security+

The baseline cyber security certification — threats, cryptography and risk. A common first step into security roles.

Beginner~20 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cyber Security

Cyber Security

CompTIA CySA+

Behavioural analytics and threat detection for security analyst and SOC roles.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cyber Security

Cyber Security

CompTIA PenTest+

Hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability management.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cyber Security

Cyber Security

CompTIA SecurityX

Expert-level security architecture and engineering (formerly CASP+) for senior practitioners.

Advanced~40 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cyber Security

Cyber Security

CompTIA SecAI+

Securing AI-driven systems and applying AI within security operations.

Advanced~40 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Cloud

Cloud

CompTIA Cloud+

Cloud infrastructure, deployment and operations across providers.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Systems

Systems

CompTIA Linux+

Configuring and managing Linux systems across servers and cloud environments.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Systems

Systems

CompTIA Server+

Installing, securing and troubleshooting server hardware and software.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study
Data

Data

CompTIA Data+

Data analysis fundamentals — concepts, mining, analysis and visualisation.

Intermediate~30 hrs
Full exam preparation
Self-paced online study

Which CompTIA certification?

Which CompTIA Certification Is Right for You?

CompTIA is organised by area, so you can start where you are and specialise as you go.

AreaCertificationsBest forLevel
Core IT supportTech+, A+First helpdesk / IT support rolesEntry
NetworkingNetwork+Network technician / administrator rolesFoundation
Cyber securitySecurity+, CySA+, PenTest+, SecurityX, SecAI+Security analyst through to senior / expertFoundation → Expert
Cloud & systemsCloud+, Linux+, Server+Infrastructure, cloud and systems rolesIntermediate
DataData+Data analyst rolesFoundation

Where CompTIA fits

Who Should Study CompTIA?

CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, so the skills apply everywhere — which makes them a reliable starting point and a flexible way to specialise.

Newcomers to IT

Tech+ and A+ give complete beginners a credible, recognised foundation — no prior experience needed.

Aspiring Cyber Professionals

Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+ form one of the clearest routes into a cyber security career.

Data & Cloud Specialists

Data+, Cloud+ and Linux+ build the practical skills behind modern data and cloud roles.

Career Changers

Vendor-neutral and open to beginners — a credible way into IT without a degree or prior experience.

IT Support Staff Levelling Up

Already on the helpdesk? The CompTIA ladder takes you from A+ into networking, security or cloud specialisms.

Employers & Teams

Upskill an IT team against recognised, vendor-neutral standards that transfer across tools and platforms.

Everything you need to know

CompTIA Exam Details

CompTIA exams are delivered through Pearson VUE — online with remote proctoring or at a test centre. Here are the two most popular.

CompTIA A+

LevelCore — IT support
ExamsTwo: Core 1 and Core 2
FormatMultiple choice + performance-based
DeliveryPearson VUE — online or test centre

CompTIA Security+

LevelBaseline cyber security
ExamSingle exam (SY0-701)
Duration90 minutes
DeliveryPearson VUE — online or test centre

Exam Preparation Tips

Use the performance-based question practice — CompTIA exams test what you can do, not just recall.
For A+, sit Core 1 and Core 2 reasonably close together so the material stays fresh.
Book your exam once you’re consistently scoring well on practice tests — a deadline focuses revision.

Every course includes

What’s Included in Every CompTIA Course

Full Exam Preparation

Your course covers full preparation for the official CompTIA exam. The exam is sat separately via Pearson VUE (an optional add-on at checkout) and we help you arrange it.

Online & Self-Paced

Study online on desktop or mobile, around work and family, with no fixed timetable and no classroom to attend.

Performance-Based Practice

Practice questions and hands-on tasks that mirror CompTIA’s performance-based exam style, so you’re ready for what the exam actually tests.

Dedicated Account Manager

A dedicated Account Manager supports you from enrolment to exam — on hand whenever you have a question.

Digital Badge & Certificate

On passing your exam you earn a verifiable digital badge and certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile and CV.

Flexible Payment Plans

Spread the cost over several months with finance through Payl8r — start now and pay in instalments.

Why CompTIA Certifications Are Worth It

CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, which is their biggest strength. Instead of tying you to one manufacturer’s products, they prove you understand the underlying technology — so the skills travel with you across employers, tools and platforms. That’s why A+ and Security+ appear by name in so many UK IT job adverts.

They’re also structured as a ladder. You can start with no experience and build, one certification at a time, towards a specialism that pays.

To put rough numbers on it: A+ gets you into IT support roles that typically pay around £24,000–£32,000. Network+ and Security+ then open up network administrator and security analyst work, and CySA+ or PenTest+ point towards the better-paid cyber-security analyst and penetration-testing jobs. Each rung is a credential employers recognise, so you move up in steps rather than waiting on one big qualification.

Choosing Your CompTIA Pathway

IT support and infrastructure

Start with CompTIA A+ for hands-on support roles, then add Network+ and Linux+ as you move towards infrastructure. Completely new to tech? Tech+ is the gentlest way in.

Cyber security

Security+ is the usual first step, followed by CySA+ for analyst roles or PenTest+ for offensive security. SecurityX is the expert-level capstone.

Data and cloud

Data+ and Cloud+ open the door to two of the fastest-growing areas in IT.

How CompTIA Compares to Cisco

For networking specifically, people often weigh CompTIA Network+ against Cisco CCNA. Network+ is broader and vendor-neutral; CCNA goes deeper into Cisco-specific configuration. A common route is Network+ first, then CCNA — see our Cisco courses.

Choosing a Course Provider

Career Smarter is a UK Registered Learning Provider. Every CompTIA course is studied online and comes with full exam preparation and the practice material you need. The official CompTIA exam is sat separately through Pearson VUE — add it as an option at checkout when you’re ready.

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Common questions

CompTIA Courses — Frequently Asked Questions

For IT support, start with A+. If you’re brand new to technology, Tech+ is a gentler introduction. For cyber security, Security+ is the usual first step.
No. Your course covers training and full exam preparation. The official CompTIA exam is sat separately through Pearson VUE, with an optional exam add-on at checkout, and we help you arrange it when you’re ready.
Most are valid for three years and can be renewed through CompTIA’s continuing education programme, which keeps your certification current as technology changes.
Yes. Career Smarter offers payment plans through Payl8r so you can spread the cost over several months. Call 020 3130 4909 for details.
Our CompTIA courses start at £95 for Tech+, with most at £195 and A+ at £295. The official exam is sat separately via Pearson VUE. Payment plans are available through Payl8r.
Every course is self-paced, so it’s up to you. Many learners complete a single certification in a few weeks of part-time study; A+ takes a little longer as it has two exams.
Yes — they’re vendor-neutral and named directly in many UK IT job adverts, so the skills transfer across employers and tools. They’re also a ladder you can climb one certification at a time, with no degree required to start.
CompTIA Network+ is broader and vendor-neutral; Cisco CCNA goes deeper into Cisco-specific configuration. A common route is Network+ first, then CCNA.

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Start with A+ or Security+ and gain the vendor-neutral skills employers recognise. Exam sat separately. Study at your pace.

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