Best Entry-Level CompTIA Certifications in 2026

Build your IT foundations with CompTIA Tech+, then explore support, networking, security or data. Compare Tech+, A+, Network+, Security+ and Data+ by subject, exam structure, recommended preparation and cost to choose a useful starting point.

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CompTIA Security+

CompTIA · Exam SY0-701

Validates knowledge of security threats, protective controls, risk management and incident response across modern IT environments.

439EntryNo prerequisites
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CompTIA A+

CompTIA · Exam 220-1201 and 220-1202

Validates foundational IT support knowledge across hardware, operating systems, networking, security and troubleshooting common technical problems.

548EntryNo prerequisites
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CompTIA Network+

CompTIA · Exam N10-009

Validates knowledge of networking concepts, implementation, operations, security and troubleshooting for managing and supporting modern networks.

399EntryNo prerequisites
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CompTIA Tech+

CompTIA · Exam FC0-U71 / FC0-U71-CE

Validates foundational IT knowledge across computing basics, hardware, software, programming concepts, databases and security.

129EntryNo prerequisites
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CompTIA Data+

CompTIA · Exam DA0-002

Validates foundational data analytics skills across data concepts, acquisition and preparation, analysis, visualization, reporting and data governance.

264EntryNo prerequisites