Which CompTIA training is the right entry point?

If you are new to IT, Tech+ / ITF+ is the entry point. For IT support A+ fits, for network experience Network+. For cybersecurity you start with Security+ and deepen with CySA+.

What is the difference between ITF+, Tech+, and A+?

Tech+ is the current foundation certification (formerly ITF+) and teaches IT fundamentals. A+ is support-oriented, comprises two exams, and is aimed at IT support roles.

Should I do A+ or Network+ first?

A+ covers hardware, operating systems, support, and troubleshooting. Network+ focuses on networks. CompTIA recommends A+ plus 9 to 12 months of experience for Network+.

What is the difference between Network+ and Security+?

Network+ stands for connectivity, devices, operations, and monitoring. Security+ stands for threats, security architecture, identity, risk, and compliance.

Who is CompTIA CySA+ suitable for?

CySA+ fits security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management. CompTIA recommends Network+ / Security+ plus around 4 years of experience.

Do I have to take the CompTIA certifications in a fixed order?

No. The order from Tech+ through A+, Network+, Security+ to CySA+ is recommended but not mandatory. You enter where your prior knowledge and goal align.

Are CompTIA certifications vendor-neutral?

Yes. The exams are not tied to a single vendor or platform. The concepts and methods are applicable across different environments.

How long are CompTIA certifications valid?

Tech+ / ITF+ is good for life and does not need renewal. A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+ are valid for 3 years and are renewed through the CE programme.

Are all CompTIA exams available in German?

Not all. Network+ is currently offered in German. Before booking, check the language of the respective exam for Tech+, A+, Security+, and CySA+.

Does tecnovy offer CompTIA training as inhouse training?

Yes. CompTIA training can be requested as inhouse training for teams. This fits IT onboarding, support teams, network teams, and security teams that want to build a shared level of knowledge.

Is the CompTIA exam included in the course price?

That depends on the course and the date. You find the details on the respective course page. If you are unsure, just ask us before booking.

How does booking a CompTIA training work?

You choose a course and date, reserve your seat, and receive the organisational information. For teams we plan format, date, and focus together.

CompTIA Training & IT certifications

Find the CompTIA training that fits your next step: Tech+ / ITF+ for IT fundamentals, A+ for IT support, Network+ for networks, Security+ for the cybersecurity foundation, and CySA+ for security operations.

Find your CompTIA training

5 courses from IT entry to security operations

Online & on-site flexible formats for individuals

Also inhouse CompTIA training for your team

Which CompTIA training fits you?

New to IT or a tech-adjacent role?

Recommended:

Tech+ / ITF+ fundamentals

View the fundamentals

Support, systems, or networks?

Recommended:

A+ or Network+

View the support and network path

Cybersecurity or SOC?

Recommended:

Security+ or CySA+

View the security courses

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Our CompTIA courses

Five courses, one clear learning path: from IT fundamentals through support and networks to cybersecurity operations.

Intermediate Level 3 modules

COMPTIA

CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

1 session from €3,950 See details → COMPTIA

CompTIA Network+ Network+ (Plus)

Network+ (Plus)

1 session from €3,950 See details → COMPTIA

CompTIA Security+ Security+ (Plus)

Security+ (Plus)

2 sessions from €3,950 See details →

Advanced Level 2 modules

COMPTIA

CompTIA A+ A+ (Plus) Core 1 & 2

A+ (Plus) Core 1 & 2

1 session from €3,950 See details → COMPTIA

CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals

IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

– – See details →

Your CompTIA learning path

Recommended order for the five CompTIA courses at tecnovy. Where you start depends on your prior knowledge and your goal.

Step 01

Tech+ / ITF+

IT fundamentals

Good for beginners, career changers, and teams that need a shared foundation.

Step 02

A+

IT support

Good for helpdesk, devices, operating systems, simple networks, and typical support cases.

Step 03

Network+

Network operations

Good for network fundamentals, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening.

Step 04

Security+

Cybersecurity basics

Good for threats, protective measures, identity, risk, compliance, and secure systems.

Step 05

CySA+

Security operations

Good for SOC, vulnerability analysis, incident response, and data-driven security work.

CompTIA training compared

Compare goal, role, and focus to find the course that fits your next step faster. Exam format, duration, prerequisites, and validity are in the Exam & certificate section.

Foundation

Tech+ / ITF+

Best for entering IT and digital fundamentals. Goal: understand IT basics. Focus: computing, software, data, security. Next step: A+.

Associate

A+

Best for IT support and helpdesk. Goal: resolve support cases. Focus: hardware, OS, networking, troubleshooting. Next step: Network+ or Security+.

Intermediate

Network+

Best for network operations and infrastructure. Goal: understand and operate networks. Focus: network devices, connectivity, monitoring. Next step: Security+.

Intermediate

Security+

Best for entering security. Goal: confidently place security topics. Focus: threats, IAM, risk, compliance. Next step: CySA+.

Advanced

CySA+

Best for security operations. Goal: analyse attacks and incidents. Focus: threat hunting, vulnerability management, incident response. Next step: deepen security operations.

Fundamentals

What is CompTIA?

CompTIA is a provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications. The certifications cover a range of skill areas, for example tech support, networking, cyber, data, and digital skills.

On this page we focus on the CompTIA courses you currently find at tecnovy: Tech+ / ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+.

The idea is simple: you choose the course that fits your role, work along the official exam objectives, and prepare for the certification in a structured way. For teams, the same path can also be planned as inhouse training.

What does CompTIA give me?

For you: a recognised, vendor-neutral proof of your IT and security knowledge.

For your team: a shared level of knowledge and a common language across roles.

Compare CompTIA courses

CompTIA overview map with five career paths (Foundation, Core IT, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Data and AI) and the five courses available at tecnovy (Tech+ / ITF+, A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+) highlighted.

CompTIA overview

13 active CompTIA certifications across 5 career paths · 5 at tecnovy

Hover any certification to see exam details, prerequisites, and tecnovy's recommendation.

Foundation

1 certification · 1 at tecnovy

good for life

Tech+ / ITF+

IT fundamentals

at tecnovy

The most foundational CompTIA certification (FC0-U71). 60 minutes, max. 70 multiple-choice questions. No prior experience required. Good for life - no expiry, no recertification.

View course

Core IT

3 certifications · 3 at tecnovy

A+

IT support

at tecnovy

Practical entry into IT support. Two exams (220-1201 + 220-1202), 90 minutes each, max. 90 questions. Recommended: 12 months of IT support experience.

View course

Network+

Network operations

at tecnovy

Understand, operate, and secure networks (N10-009). 90 minutes, max. 90 questions. Recommended: A+ plus 9 to 12 months of network or support experience.

View course

Security+

Cybersecurity basics

at tecnovy

Foundation for cybersecurity roles (SY0-701). 90 minutes, max. 90 questions. Recommended: Network+ plus 2 years of security or system administration.

View course

Cybersecurity Specialist

3 certifications · 1 at tecnovy

CySA+

Cybersecurity Analyst

at tecnovy

Security operations, analysis, and incident response (CS0-003). 165 minutes, max. 85 questions. Recommended: Network+ / Security+ plus 4 years of incident-response experience.

View course

PenTest+

Penetration Testing

Offensive security: penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, reporting. Hands-on exam. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

SecurityX

Advanced Security Practitioner

Advanced security architecture, engineering, and governance. Formerly CASP+. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

Infrastructure

3 certifications · 0 at tecnovy

Linux+

Linux administration

Linux system administration: shell, security, scripting, automation. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

Server+

Server administration

Server hardware, storage, security, and troubleshooting. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

Cloud+

Cloud infrastructure

Cloud deployment, security, optimisation, and troubleshooting. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

Data, AI & Business

3 certifications · 0 at tecnovy

Data+

Data Analyst

Data analysis, reporting, and data visualisation. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

DataX

Advanced Data Analytics

Advanced data analysis, ML fundamentals, and statistical methods. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

Project+

Project Management

IT project management: methods, planning, stakeholder communication. Not currently offered at tecnovy.

available at tecnovy in the CompTIA programme, not in tecnovy's catalogue As of May 2026 · the CompTIA programme may expand

Exam & certificate

What to expect from the CompTIA exam

FC0-U71

Tech+ (formerly ITF+)

Exam 60 minutes
Exam format FC0-U71 · max. 70 multiple-choice questions
Prerequisite No prior experience required
Validity Good for life No recertification required.

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220-1201 & 1202

CompTIA A+

Exam 90 minutes per exam
Exam format 220-1201 + 220-1202 · max. 90 questions per core Both exams from the same version.
Prerequisite Recommended: 12 months of IT support experience
Validity 3 years · CE programme

View A+ sessions

N10-009

CompTIA Network+

Exam 90 minutes
Exam format N10-009 · max. 90 questions Also available in German.
Prerequisite Recommended: A+ + 9 to 12 months of network experience
Validity 3 years · CE programme

View Network+ sessions

SY0-701

CompTIA Security+

Exam 90 minutes
Exam format SY0-701 · max. 90 questions
Prerequisite Recommended: Network+ + 2 years of security/sysadmin experience
Validity 3 years · CE programme

View Security+ sessions

CS0-003

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst

Exam 165 minutes
Exam format CS0-003 · max. 85 questions
Prerequisite Recommended: Network+ / Security+ + 4 years of IR experience
Validity 3 years · CE programme

View CySA+ sessions

CompTIA training with tecnovy

You do not get a jungle of courses. You get clear decision support, structured exam preparation, and training that fits your role.

A clear entry point

We help you choose the right course: fundamentals, support, network, security basics, or security operations.

Structured exam preparation

You work along the official exam objectives and recognise which topics you need to master for the certification.

Learn hands-on

Terms alone are not enough. In the training you connect the content with typical tasks from IT support, network operations, and security work.

For individuals and teams

Book a public date or plan the learning path for your team as inhouse training.

Online, on-site, or inhouse

Choose the format that fits your working day. For teams we agree on format, date, and focus together.

One path for several roles

From Tech+ / ITF+ to CySA+: the courses help you prepare the next step in support, network, or cybersecurity in a targeted way.

Your CompTIA trainer

Michael Schmitz

Trainer & Coach

Courses

CompTIA CySA+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA ITF+ CompTIA A+ CompTIA Security+

Upcoming CompTIA sessions

5 sessions 5 modules Until November 2026

Frequently asked questions about CompTIA training

01 Which CompTIA training is the right entry point?

If you are new to IT, Tech+ / ITF+ is the entry point. For IT support A+ fits, for network experience Network+. For cybersecurity you start with Security+ and deepen with CySA+.
02 What is the difference between ITF+, Tech+, and A+?

Tech+ is the current foundation certification (formerly ITF+) and teaches IT fundamentals. A+ is support-oriented, comprises two exams, and is aimed at IT support roles.
03 Should I do A+ or Network+ first?

A+ covers hardware, operating systems, support, and troubleshooting. Network+ focuses on networks. CompTIA recommends A+ plus 9 to 12 months of experience for Network+.
04 What is the difference between Network+ and Security+?

Network+ stands for connectivity, devices, operations, and monitoring. Security+ stands for threats, security architecture, identity, risk, and compliance.
05 Who is CompTIA CySA+ suitable for?

CySA+ fits security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management. CompTIA recommends Network+ / Security+ plus around 4 years of experience.
06 Do I have to take the CompTIA certifications in a fixed order?

No. The order from Tech+ through A+, Network+, Security+ to CySA+ is recommended but not mandatory. You enter where your prior knowledge and goal align.
07 Are CompTIA certifications vendor-neutral?

Yes. The exams are not tied to a single vendor or platform. The concepts and methods are applicable across different environments.
08 How long are CompTIA certifications valid?

Tech+ / ITF+ is good for life and does not need renewal. A+, Network+, Security+, and CySA+ are valid for 3 years and are renewed through the CE programme.
09 Are all CompTIA exams available in German?

Not all. Network+ is currently offered in German. Before booking, check the language of the respective exam for Tech+, A+, Security+, and CySA+.
10 Does tecnovy offer CompTIA training as inhouse training?

Yes. CompTIA training can be requested as inhouse training for teams. This fits IT onboarding, support teams, network teams, and security teams that want to build a shared level of knowledge.
11 Is the CompTIA exam included in the course price?

That depends on the course and the date. You find the details on the respective course page. If you are unsure, just ask us before booking.
12 How does booking a CompTIA training work?

You choose a course and date, reserve your seat, and receive the organisational information. For teams we plan format, date, and focus together.

Start with the right CompTIA training

Choose your course, check the upcoming sessions, or talk to us about CompTIA training for your team.

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