The U.S. Department of Defense Manual 8140.03 (DoDM 8140.03) was released in February 2023. It prescribes standards and assigns responsibilities for the management of the DoD cyber workforce to include workforce identification, tracking, qualification, and reporting.
By February 2025, all DoD civilian employees and military service members in DCWF work roles under the cybersecurity workforce element must be qualified in accordance with DoDM 8140.03. Help organizations and learners stay compliant when you add DoD 8140 approved CompTIA training and certification solutions to your portfolio.
Our ever-evolving DoD 8140 toolkit will connect you to resources that will help elevate your portfolio offering. Prepare candidates with industry-leading training and certifications that ensure they are in compliance with the 8140 mandate. Learn more with the resources below.
DoDM 8140 partner resources
8140 Infographic – Coming Soon
DoD 8140 Webinars
DoDM 8140.03 compliant CompTIA certifications
Eight CompTIA certifications have been approved for the U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8140.03-M to date. They include:
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
These certifications and associated training solutions cover 31 different work roles and prepare candidates with the hands-on skills and knowledge to work on any platform.
In addition to being internationally recognized and being accredited by ANSI to comply with the ISO 17024 standard, CompTIA certifications compliant with DoDM 8140.03 are sought after by employers across various industries. The 2023 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report from Pearson VUE recognizes the value of tech certification with 59% of organizations saying they plan to invest more in staff reskilling through certification.
Tech professionals also recognize the benefit with 81% of candidates saying they produce higher quality of work and 77% saying they are better able to innovate after earning certifications.
Elevate your portfolio offering with CompTIA
CompTIA DoD-compliant certifications are globally recognized because they prepare candidates with hands-on, practical skills required of job roles that align with the DoDM 8104.03.
It’s through CompTIA’s comprehensive training solutions including its innovative eLearning platform that positions candidates for success. With all DoD compliant certifications, you can offer training solutions that provide candidates access to:
Hand-on skills practice
Simulation labs
Progress reports and analytics, and more
Shape the workforce of DoD-compliant candidates with qualifying CompTIA training and certification solutions. Contact your CompTIA representative to learn more or if you have questions about DoD compliant resources.
