Focus: Deep Dive into CompTIA Certifications (A+, Network+, Security+)

Learning Intention

We are learning the purpose of core CompTIA certifications and how each builds technical skills for IT careers.

Success Criteria

• I can identify what skills CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ measure.
• I can explain which jobs each certification prepares you for.
• I can describe how these certifications stack into higher-level credentials.

Why Are We Learning This?

CompTIA is the foundation of IT certifications. Most IT professionals start here before moving into networking, cybersecurity, or cloud.

Warm-Up (Certification Practice)

• Sample Question:

  Which of the following certifications is considered the baseline for IT help desk and support roles?

  a) Network+

  b) Security+

  c) A+

  d) ITF+

• Discuss answer as a group (correct: c, A+).

Seminar Study Guide Notes

CompTIA Pathway

• ITF+: intro cert (you already passed).
• A+: baseline → PC hardware, operating systems, troubleshooting.