Validates knowledge of AI concepts, securing AI systems, AI-assisted security operations, and AI governance, risk and compliance.
A good SecAI+ course covers all four CY0-001 domains, with the most time on securing AI systems (40% of the exam), and ties the objectives to the AI threat frameworks CompTIA names. We compared the main options on coverage, practice and price.
Most people should start with the Sybex study guide, which covers all four domains and includes practice exams. Choose Mike Chapple's six-hour LinkedIn Learning course if you prefer video and already work in security, and CertMaster Perform only when an employer pays for official training with labs.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 CompTIA SecAI+ (CY0-001) Cert Prep | Short video review | Video | $40/month |
 CompTIA SecAI+ Study Guide | Learning by reading | Book | $46 |
 CertMaster Perform for SecAI+ | Employer-funded study | Interactive | $508 |
A video course of 6 hours 13 minutes from Mike Chapple and Frederick Nwanganga, covering the four CY0-001 domains and released in January 2026. It is a focused review rather than a ground-up course, and many public libraries give free LinkedIn Learning access.
Great fit if you already have security experience and want a focused review
Poor fit if you want practice exams with the course; add the Sybex guide
A 304-page guide to the CY0-001 objectives by Mike Chapple and Fred Nwanganga, with review questions, practice exams, flashcards and a glossary. The practice exams come with the book, so you need no separate question source.
Great fit if you learn by reading and want practice exams included
Poor fit if you prefer video; choose the LinkedIn Learning course
CompTIA's official interactive course with lessons, video, assessments, practice tests and simulated and live virtual machine labs. CompTIA estimates 30 to 60 hours, and the content comes from the organisation that writes the exam.
Great fit if your employer pays for official training and you want guided labs
Poor fit if you are paying yourself; the book or LinkedIn course costs far less
For most people, the Sybex study guide, which covers all four domains and includes practice exams. Mike Chapple's LinkedIn Learning course suits experienced security professionals who prefer video.
No full free course is listed. LinkedIn Learning's six-hour course is free for the first month and with many public library cards, which makes it the nearest option.
The LinkedIn video course runs about 6 hours and CertMaster Perform 30 to 60 hours. Plan for about 30 hours of preparation in total, including practice exams.
No. CompTIA recommends 3 to 4 years in IT including 2 in cybersecurity, and Security+, CySA+ or PenTest+ knowledge, but none is required.