Once you’ve decided to get a CompTIA certification, your next question may be how to prepare for a CompTIA exam. Whether you prefer learning in a classroom or self-study, CompTIA live online training may be the right option for you. Keep reading to learn more about CompTIA Live Online Training, which gives you the best of both worlds.
What is CompTIA Live Online Training?
CompTIA Live Online Training brings the classroom experience to you – wherever you may be. Log on every day to receive guided learning, hands-on training, and real-time support from one of CompTIA’s industry-leading instructors from the comfort of your home.
All CompTIA Live Online Training bundles include CompTIA CertMaster products so you can reinforce what you learn in the classroom on your own time and ensure that you have ALL the tools needed to prepare for your exam. Use training solutions designed by CompTIA for CompTIA certifications.
How Does CompTIA Live Online Training Work?
CompTIA’s Live Online Training platform allows for two-way communication so you can ask questions, participate in discussions, and get clarification just like you would in a traditional in-person class. Log into your class daily to engage with your instructor and classmates while training from a location that’s convenient to you. We recommend using a computer for the best learning experience.
After you’ve completed your course and feel confident in what you’ve learned, you can sit for your exam, through online testing or at a Pearson VUE testing center. Your exam voucher and retake are valid for one year from the time of purchase. Your CompTIA CertMaster licenses are good for a year not only for a later test date, but also if you want to come back to something later.
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Who Teaches CompTIA Live Online Training?
CompTIA Live Online Training instructors have real-world IT experience and hold the certification they’re teaching about. They follow industry-standard IT training best practices and design their curriculum around CompTIA exam objectives so you know you’re learning not only what you need to pass your exam, but the skills you’ll need to do the jobs related to the certification.
CompTIA Live Online Training instructors:
- Have the ability to communicate complex IT topics in easy-to-understand terms.
- Utilize their engagement skills to keep students interested and motivated.
- Have a passion for learning and IT.
Go above and beyond what is normally expected from traditional IT classes. Have the adaptability and skills needed to address diverse audiences through different delivery modalities.
What’s Included with CompTIA Live Online Training?
In addition to live training from a qualified instructor, you’ll get everything you need to for IT certification success:
- An exam voucher and retake voucher, for added insurance
- CompTIA CertMaster Learn eLearning platform that you can use in class and on your own
- CompTIA Labs to practice the hands-on skills you learn in class
- CompTIA CertMaster Practice to get exam ready and test with confidence
How Long Does CompTIA Live Online Training Take?
CompTIA Live Online Training sessions last for 10 to 20 days, depending on the certification. You’ll spend 10 days covering the material for each exam. If your certification requires one exam, the course is 10 days. If it requires two exams, the course is 20 days.
What Certifications Are Taught Through CompTIA Live Online Training?
CompTIA Live Online Training is currently available for six of our most popular IT certifications and new courses are being released, so check back regularly to see if there’s a course for your certification:
1. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for getting into IT. It consists of two exams that cover topics including hardware, software, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, mobile devices and more. Job roles include help desk technician, IT specialist, Tier II IT support technician, field service technician and technical support specialist.
- How long does it take? 20 days of instructor-led online training, 60 hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 370,000 job postings by U.S. employers for IT support specialists in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- How much can I earn? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Early career range: $34,220 - $49,770
- Mid-career range: $39,380 - $68,130
- Advanced career range: $49,770 - $91,060
2. CompTIA Network+ validates the skills needed to work on networking technologies across all vendors and solutions. It consists of one exam that covers networking concepts, network security, network operations and troubleshooting. Job roles include junior network administrator and systems engineer, network support specialist and systems administrator.
- How long does it take? 10 days of instructor-led online training, 30+ hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 273,000 job postings by U.S. employers for network specialists in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- How much can I earn? According to Lightcast:
- Early career range: $44,680 - $78,410
- Mid-career range: $60,360 - $96,390
Advanced career range: $78,410 - $112,6303. CompTIA Security+ validates the baseline skills needed to perform core security functions. It consists of one exam that covers threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, cybersecurity tools, identity and access management, risk management and cryptography. Job roles include systems administrator security administrator, junior penetration tester, network administrator and cybersecurity specialist.
- How long does it take? 10 days of instructor-led online training, 30+ hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 837,800+ job postings by U.S. employers for cybersecurity specialists in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- How much can I earn? According to Lightcast:
- Early career range: $48,960 - $90,680
- Mid-career range: $69,300 - $109,200
Advanced career range: $90,680 - $125,5604. CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It consists of one exam that covers data concepts and environments, data mining, data analysis, visualization and data governance, quality, and controls. Job roles include data analyst, business intelligence analyst, marketing analyst, operations analyst and reporting analyst.
- How long does it take? 10 days of instructor-led online training, 30+ hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 115,000 job postings by U.S. employers for data analysts in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- What can I earn? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Early career range: $45,630 - $95,270
- Mid-career range: $61,920 - $127,360
Advanced career range: $95,270 - $162,4105. CompTIA CySA+ is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring. It consists of one exam that covers threat and vulnerability management, software and systems security, compliance and assessment, security operations and monitoring, and incident response. Job roles include cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, threat intelligence analyst, threat hunter and application security analyst.
- How long does it take? 10 days of instructor-led online training, 30+ hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 184,540+ job postings by U.S. employers for cybersecurity analysts in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- What can I earn? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Early career range: $61,520 - $102,600
- Mid-career range: $79,400 - $131,340
- Advanced career range: $102,600 - $165,920
6. CompTIA PenTest+ is for cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management. It consists of one exam that covers planning and scoping, information gathering and vulnerability scanning, attacks, and exploits, reporting and communication, and tools and code analysis. Job roles include penetration , security analyst, security consultant, vulnerability analyst and cloud security specialist.
- How long does it take? 10 days of instructor-led online training, 30+ hours to complete the course
- What’s the job outlook? There were 27,400+ job postings by U.S. employers for penetration testers in 2022 (Source: Lightcast)
- What can I earn? According to Lightcast:
- Early career range: $67,570 - $98,210
- Mid-career range: $80,820 - $114,940
- Advanced career range: $98,210 - $130,860
Download the exam objectives for free to learn more about the certifications.
Who Should Take CompTIA Live Online Training?
CompTIA Live Online Training is designed for the learner who craves accountability and structure. Combining self-study options with a class like CompTIA Live Online Training will not only keep you on track with your studies, but also help you to better retain what you learn to test with confidence.
When is CompTIA Live Online Training Offered?
CompTIA Live Online Training sessions run every day over the duration of the course. If you signed up today, you could start in just a few weeks. Some (not all) classes are held twice a day – from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. U.S. Central Time – so you can choose the one that best fits your schedule.
How Much Does CompTIA Live Online Training Cost?
Training is certainly an investment, but with CompTIA Live Online Training, you get a number of learning resources plus exam vouchers for less than if you purchased them individually.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2: $3,999 USD ($820 savings off list price)
Includes: 20 days of instruction, two exam vouchers plus retakes, CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
- CompTIA Network+: $2,299 USD ($550 savings off list price)
Includes: 10 days of instruction, one exam voucher plus retake, CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
- CompTIA Security+: $2,499 USD ($482 savings off list price)
Includes: 10 days of instruction, one exam voucher plus retake, CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
- CompTIA Data+: $1,999 USD ($425 savings off list price)
Includes: 10 days of instruction, one exam voucher plus retake, CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
- CompTIA CySA+: $2,499 USD ($482 savings off list price)
Includes: 10 days of instruction, one exam voucher plus retake, CompTIA CertMaster Learn, CompTIA CertMaster Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
- CompTIA PenTest+: $2,499 USD ($482 savings off list price)
Includes: 10 days of instruction, one exam voucher plus retake, CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs and CompTIA CertMaster Practice.
Why Should I Take CompTIA Live Online Training?
CompTIA Live Online Training gives you the structure of classroom training, accountability from an instructor, social connection with other IT pros and the flexibility to train and test remotely or in person. If you’re preparing for your first IT certification exam – or if you’ve been less than successful in the past – CompTIA live online training could give you the confidence you need to move forward.
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