Validates foundational data analytics skills across data concepts, acquisition and preparation, analysis, visualization, reporting and data governance.
A good Data+ course covers the DA0-002 objectives and gets you comfortable with data cleaning, SQL, statistics and choosing the right chart. We compared the options on exam coverage, practice, format and price.
Most people should start with the Sybex study guide by Mike Chapple and Sharif Nijim, which covers DA0-002 and includes two practice tests. Choose Chapple's LinkedIn Learning course if you prefer video, and CertMaster Learn for official lessons plus the exam voucher and a retake in one purchase.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 CompTIA Data+ Study Guide: Exam DA0-002, 2nd edition | Learning by reading | Book | $50 |
 CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002) Cert Prep | Short video course | Video | $40/month |
 CertMaster Learn and Exam Bundle for Data+ | Course, voucher and retake | Interactive | $527 |
A chapter-by-chapter guide to the DA0-002 objectives by Mike Chapple and Sharif Nijim, with two online practice tests and flashcards. The test bank comes with the book at no extra cost.
Great fit if you learn by reading and want practice tests included
Poor fit if you prefer video; choose the LinkedIn Learning course
A 7.5-hour video course organized by the DA0-002 domains and taught by Mike Chapple, co-author of the Sybex study guide. Many public libraries give free LinkedIn Learning access with a library card.
Great fit if you want a short video course and can use the free trial or an existing subscription
Poor fit if you want a one-time purchase; choose the Sybex book
CompTIA's official interactive course for DA0-002, with video, interactive exercises, simulated labs, assessments and practice tests, estimated at 25 to 40 hours. The bundle adds an exam voucher with a retake.
Great fit if you want official lessons and the exam in one purchase
Poor fit if you only need a book or video course; the Sybex guide costs much less
For most people, the Sybex study guide by Mike Chapple and Sharif Nijim, which includes two practice tests. Choose Chapple's LinkedIn Learning course if you prefer video.
No full free Data+ course is on this list. Many public libraries give free LinkedIn Learning access, which includes Chapple's course, and CompTIA's free practice test shows the question style.
Chapple's video course runs about 7.5 hours, and CompTIA estimates 25 to 40 hours for CertMaster Learn. Plan for about 50 hours of preparation in total, including practice on real data.
No. CompTIA recommends 18 to 24 months in a data analyst or similar role, but the exam is open to anyone.