CompTIA Career Pathways
From Tech+ and A+ foundations to expert-level SecurityX, CloudNetX and DataSys+ — see how each certification builds toward the next, and the roles they unlock along the way.
Foundational
0–1 yrs
Intermediate
1–2 yrs
Professional
2–4 yrs
Expert
5+ yrs
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Infrastructure
Build and support the systems everyone else relies on — starting with IT fundamentals and desktop support, moving through networking and server/Linux administration, and finishing at expert-level cloud and network architecture.
Cybersecurity
Defend against real threats — build a foundation in IT and networking, move into security operations and threat detection, then specialize as a penetration tester or expert-level security architect.
Data & Analytics
Turn raw data into decisions — from core IT fundamentals through practical data analysis skills to hands-on data systems administration.
Intermediate
Data+
Data analyst, junior BI analyst
Expert
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Expansion Series
Specialized add-on certifications for professionals who already hold a core infrastructure or cybersecurity certification and want to go deeper on a specific emerging skill set.
Cross-Functional
Skills that apply across every track — useful at any stage of an Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, or Data & Analytics pathway.
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