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Support Tech Cert: $2,500
Cyber Analyst Cert: $2,300
Cloud Security Specialist Cert: $2,100
Explore CompTIA Certificate Options at National University
National University offers CompTIA certificate paths designed to help you gain valuable skills for careers in IT support and cybersecurity while preparing for industry-recognized certifications.
Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) Available
U.S. Army soldiers (active duty, National Guard, and Reserve) may be eligible for Army CA to cover the cost of CompTIA Certificates. Funding covers credential training, exam prep, and certification fees for military and civilian career growth. Check eligibility at your Army Education Center or the ArmyIgnitED portal.
CompTIA IT Support Technician Certificate
If you’re interested in troubleshooting technology and helping people keep systems running, this certificate is for you. The CompTIA IT Support Technician Certificate combines CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ for a focused path into IT support, help desk, desktop support, network support, and related careers.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate
If you’re interested in protecting networks, systems, and information, this certificate is for you. The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate combines CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ for a focused path toward cybersecurity, security operations, threat monitoring, and related careers.
CompTIA Cloud Security Specialist Certificate
If you’re interested in securing cloud environments and protecting data, applications, and infrastructure from cyber threats, this certificate is for you. The Cloud Security Specialist Certificate provides a focused path into cloud security, security operations, risk management, identity and access management, compliance, and related careers. Designed for aspiring and current IT professionals, this program helps build the practical skills needed to secure cloud-based systems across modern organizations.
Complete all certification programs in your chosen path to earn the certificate, or take Cloud+, A+, Network+, or Security+ individually based on your experience and career goals.
Certificate Fee: $2,500
Certificate Fee: $2,300
Certificate Fee: $2,100
CompTIA Certificates: What’s Included
Each certificate combines two CompTIA certification programs, giving you a career-focused path toward IT support or cybersecurity.
CompTIA IT Support Technician Certificate
Start with the essential skills behind IT support. Learn how to install, configure, troubleshoot, and support computer systems and business networks. CompTIA A+ covers hardware, operating systems, security, and troubleshooting, while CompTIA Network+ expands your knowledge of networking and connectivity.
Includes:
- CompTIA Core 1 and 2 (V15)
- CompTIA Network+ (V9)
What you’ll learn:
- Install and configure computer hardware, including RAM, CPUs, storage drives, motherboards, cables, and connectors
- Install and support Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile operating systems
- Configure and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks
- Explain network data flow using the OSI and TCP/IP models
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, routing, switching, and VLANs
- Diagnose hardware, software, and connectivity issues using common troubleshooting tools
- Apply security practices, including encryption, access controls, malware prevention, and wireless security
- Communicate technical issues and solutions to nontechnical users
Career possibilities:
This certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:
- IT Support Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Desktop Support Specialist
- Technical Support Analyst
- Field Service Technician
- Network Support Technician
Certificate Fee: $2,500
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate
Learn how networks operate, where they’re vulnerable, and how to help protect them. CompTIA Network+ provides essential networking knowledge, while CompTIA Security+ focuses on system security, threat identification, risk management, access control, and incident response.
Includes:
- CompTIA Network+ (V9)
- CompTIA Security+ (V7)
What you’ll learn:
- Explain network architecture, topologies, protocols, and data flow
- Configure switches, VLANs, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, routing, and wireless networks
- Troubleshoot network connectivity using tools such as ping, traceroute, nslookup, and Wireshark
- Assess the security posture of enterprise environments and recommend appropriate controls
- Identify common threats, vulnerabilities, and security risks
- Apply network security controls, including segmentation, firewalls, authentication, and access management
- Secure cloud, mobile, hybrid, and IoT environments
- Identify, analyze, respond to, and document security events and incidents
- Apply foundational governance, risk, and compliance principles
Career possibilities:
This certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Security Operations Specialist
- Junior Security Engineer
- Threat Monitoring Analyst
Certificate Fee: $2,300
CompTIA Cloud Security Specialist Certificate
Develop in-demand cloud computing and IT infrastructure skills to design, implement, secure, and manage cloud-based environments. Through practical learning, explore cloud architecture, virtualization, cloud security, resource management, troubleshooting, automation, and disaster recovery while preparing for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam. Complete the program with industry-relevant skills to support cloud operations, strengthen infrastructure security, optimize cloud performance, and contribute to modern IT and cloud technology initiatives.
Includes:
- Security+ (V7)
- Cloud+ (V4)
What you’ll learn:
- Apply cybersecurity controls to protect cloud systems, applications, identities, networks, and data
- Design and support secure cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, availability, and resilience
- Identify and respond to threats, vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and security incidents
- Manage and monitor cloud resources through operational, automation, logging, and configuration practices
- Apply business continuity, disaster recovery, backup, and resilience strategies in cloud environments
- Communicate cloud security findings, incidents, procedures, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Career possibilities:
This certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:
- Information Security Analyst
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator
- Computer Network Architect
Certificate Fee: $2,100
Individual CompTIA Certifications
Already know which skills you need? You can take CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or Cloud+ individually without completing a certificate bundle.
CompTIA Core 1 and 2 (V15)
Build foundational IT support skills in hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and troubleshooting.
CompTIA Network+ (V9)
Build practical skills to configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks.
CompTIA Security+ (V7)
Develop foundational cybersecurity skills in threat identification, risk management, system security, access management, and incident response.
CompTIA Cloud+
Develop in-demand cloud computing and IT infrastructure skills to design, implement, secure, and manage cloud-based environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can register and start a CompTIA certificate or individual certification program at any time.
Yes. CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ are each available individually.
No. Previous experience is not required.
All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no specific admissions requirements. A high school diploma or GED is recommended.
Completion time varies by certification. CompTIA A+ and Security+ are each designed to be completed in 12 weeks, while Network+ and Cloud+ are designed to be completed in eight to 12 weeks. Completion time for a bundled certificate will depend on the two certification programs included and your pace.
Yes. The programs are 100%-online and self-paced, so you can complete coursework on your schedule. Program resources are included.
U.S. Army Soldiers, including active duty, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard members, may be eligible to use Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) for approved CompTIA training and certification expenses. Eligibility and available funding are determined by the Army. Soldiers should check current requirements through their Army Education Center or ArmyIgnitED.
Yes, for select CompTIA certification programs. Successful completion of CompTIA Network+ allows students to receive academic credit for one course toward CYB202, Introduction to Networking. Successful completion of CompTIA Security+ allows students to receive academic credit for one course toward NU’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
Talk with an NU advisor about applying eligible credit toward an academic program.
Complete the registration process online. To speak with a Professional and Continuing Education program coordinator, email [email protected] or call 805-200-2332.
Certificate Fee: $2,500
Certificate Fee: $2,300
Certificate Fee: $2,100
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