Award-Winning CompTIA Certification Training

If you're ready to invest in formal CompTIA certification training, Varsity Tutors offers comprehensive online courses to help you study for your exam. CompTIA certifications are industry-leading credentials that allow you to begin or grow your career in Information Technology (IT). There are a total of four different IT certification series (Core, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Professional) that allow you to prove a variety of skills to employers, potentially helping you land a new job or negotiate a higher salary. Earning a certification can also prove your dedication to the field, helping you stand out in a crowded job market.

CompTIA certifications span everything from entry-level computer software knowledge to cloud computing, but each certification is associated with a particular test centered around relevant topics. For example, an entry-level IT professional would be overwhelmed by an advanced certification test, while an expert would find entry-level material boring. Taking a CompTIA certification course allows you to review the specific content and formatting associated with the exam you're preparing to take, helping you make the most of the time you spend studying. If you're interested in learning more about the services we provide, please reach out to a friendly educational consultant either by phone or online to learn more.

Are There Any Prerequisites I Need to Meet Before Starting CompTIA Certification Training?

CompTIA exams do not have formal prerequisites, as all exams are available to all interested individuals regardless of whether they have any relevant job experience or prior certification. That said, some of the tests carry "recommended" qualifications designed to help you understand if you're ready for an exam.

For instance, the CompTIA Cloud+ certification test recommends candidates have 2-3 years of professional system administration experience before taking the exam, but you can still take it if you don't meet this requirement. Similarly, the CompTIA Linux+ exam recommends one year of professional Linux administration experience plus prior certification in CompTIA A+ and Network+, but you're permitted to take the test without any of that. Ultimately, it's up to you to determine whether you have the skills to realistically pass one of these exams.

The IT field is dynamic, which means that continuing education is required if you want to keep your credential up to date. CompTIA certifications use "Continuing Education Units" (CEUs) in order to verify that you still have the skills associated with a particular cert, allowing you to renew it. For example, you must accumulate 50 CEUs in a three-year period to renew a CompTIA Cloud+ certification. You can get these CEUs by pursuing more advanced certifications or attending approved courses.

What Topics Are Covered in A Typical CompTIA Certification Class?

Every CompTIA certification training course we provide centers around a particular exam, allowing you to concentrate solely on the material you actually need to know. If you're working toward earning the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst certification (CySA+), your instructor can concentrate on concepts such as the vulnerability management process (including the results of scans), environmental reconnaissance techniques (including appropriate tools), the Software Development Life Cycle (SCLC), and the industry-standard procedures for responding to cyberattacks.

Unlike many competing CompTIA certification course products, each of our products consists entirely of live instruction. We're not giving you a pre-recorded video that may or may not go over the material you're looking for assistance with. Instead, you'll be working with an expert instructor who has been thoroughly vetted by Varsity Tutors. This means that there is no rigid curriculum, providing a greater opportunity to concentrate on what you need to.

For example, if you and your classmates already understand a particular concept, your course can focus on other topics to improve your study efficiency. Similarly, your instructor can create a learning environment where questions are encouraged, making it easier to ask for help whenever you don't understand something. Why let a simple miscommunication get out of hand when you can just ask for clarification?

Your instructor also has a variety of teaching techniques at their disposal to help you learn important concepts. For example, let's say that you're preparing for the CompTIA Project+ certification test. Your instructor can teach you a mnemonic device to help you remember the basic aspects of Agile methodology, as well as the definitions of terms such as "project," "phases," and "schedules" within the context of the exam. You might also review a graphical representation of the pros and cons offered by various project management tools to help you quickly identify which one would be a good fit in a particular scenario.

Many IT professionals learn best by actually practicing with the materials they would like to work with professionally. If you're a kinesthetic individual who studies best in this fashion, actively using the appropriate equipment can be a focal point of your CompTIA certification training. Your instructor can also provide step by step tutorials in various formats on how to use particular tools if you're more of an auditory or visual student. There's no "correct" way to study, so why not go with your natural instincts?

While you could study each of these things on your own, working with an expert instructor ensures that you receive accurate, up to date information as you work. Studying is also easier when you are engaged in the material you are working with. If your instructor tells you a humorous story about somebody who failed to back up their system correctly, it could prove an effective way to remember how to do so.

What Will My Exam Be Like?

Every CompTIA test has a unique format, so the number of questions you have to answer and the structure of those questions depends on the specific exam you're taking. For instance, the CompTIA PenTest+ examination contains a maximum of 85 questions split between performance-based and multiple-choice items. You have 165 minutes to finish and need to score at least a 750 on a scale from 100-900 in order to pass.

In contrast, the Linux+ exam has up to 90 questions split between performance-based, multiple-choice, multiple-response (more than one correct answer per question), and fill-in-the-blank items. You have 90 minutes to answer all of the questions, and it's scored on the same scale as the PenTest+ exam.

All CompTIA exams are administered in testing centers in an electronic format. If you have never taken an assessment in a testing center before, your instructor can give you an idea of what to expect on test day to help you prepare.

Can My Instructor Teach Me Test-Taking Strategies I Can Utilize on Test Day?

Absolutely. Since many CompTIA certification tests have multiple-choice questions, it is often possible to eliminate obviously incorrect answer choices to deduce the correct response, or at least give your educated guess a better chance of proving correct.

For example, the multiple-choice questions on the CompTIA A+ certification test each have four answer choices. By default, a blind guess has a 25 percent of proving correct. If your instructor teaches you a trick to eliminate one answer, you're up to 33 percent. If you can narrow it down to two, getting the question right is now a 50-50 proposition.

Your instructor can also incorporate practice exams into your CompTIA certification training to help you understand what a test expects of you. All exams are timed, so experiencing what the time available to you feels like first hand can make it easier to budget effectively. If you find that you are consistently spending too much time on a particular item type, your instructor can show you how to pick up your pace without rushing to the detriment of your final grade. Practicing with the test's interface can also help you move more quickly.

Likewise, taking practice tests can help you understand how an exam tends to word its questions. Keywords such as "not" and "except" can completely alter an item's meaning, so it's important to notice them without rereading every question to find them. If a test is known for deceptive wording, your instructor can also make you aware of any traps you need to avoid.

You can also review your practice exam responses with your instructor to help you identify where you're improving and any areas you might need to review again. If you find programming language questions challenging on the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) test but consistently answer practice items on the topic correctly, you could feel more confident about the topic moving forward. If you're having a harder time with items concerning database concepts, you can ask your instructor to explain them again until you develop a more comprehensive understanding of the material.

If you deal with test anxiety, your instructor can also teach you effective stratagems to help you manage it. Some students find that simply knowing that they have done everything they possibly could have to set themselves up for success during their CompTIA certification training is enough to help them focus. Taking practice tests can also help eliminate the unknown from the test-taking equation. If that doesn't do it for you, mindfulness techniques such as meditation can make it easier to soothe your nerves.

Are There Any Advantages Associated With Working With Other Students?

Considering the value your expert instructor can add to your test prep experience, you may be hesitant to share them with other students at first. However, many students find it easier to study challenging concepts in a collaborative learning environment than working on their own.

For example, teaching material to somebody else can be among the most effective means of internalizing information yourself. If one of your new friends is struggling with a particular concept, helping them overcome that learning obstacle could help to reinforce your own knowledge base.

Likewise, one of your classmates may be able to present material in a manner that you find more intuitive than your instructor's explanation. They may also know memorization tricks that make it easier to remember all of the information you need to go over as part of your CompTIA certification training.

Your instructor can also take advantage of having multiple students in the CompTIA certification class through group assignments. Not only can working in a group setting simulate what it would be like to work with others as an IT professional, but it can also expose you to unique perspectives and novel approaches that you never could have come up with on your own.

Are There Any Other Benefits Associated With Professional CompTIA Certification Training?

One of the hardest parts about preparing for any certification test can be the process of setting aside enough time to prepare for it, and it can be easy to procrastinate. Enrolling in a CompTIA certification course guarantees that you are setting aside some time to study, providing a foundation you can build off of on your own time.

If you'd like to study outside of your class, your instructor can also refer you to valuable study aids with up-to-date information. This way, you don't have to worry about inadvertently working with dated materials.

Perhaps most importantly, your instructor can coach you on how to approach exam day. For example, eating a satisfying meal before your test can help ensure that you're not distracted by hunger during the test. Similarly, wearing comfortable clothing can put you in a positive frame of mind and help you do your best on the exam. It's also okay to let yourself have a little break occasionally, even if one isn't built into the structure of your exam. Arriving early ensures that you have all of the time you need to set up so you won't start off frazzled. Many students don't think about things like this until it's too late, which is why working with an experienced instructor can prove so beneficial.

That All Sounds Great, But How Do I Fit CompTIA Certification Training Into My Busy Lifestyle?

Whereas many of our competitors expect you to commute to their review classes, our proprietary Live Learning Platform allows you to attend classes from anywhere with a stable internet connection. If you want to study without leaving the convenience of home, you can do so. If you'd prefer the serenity of a local library or the familiarity of your favorite restaurant as a study environment, simply bring your preferred mobile device there and log in. The choice is yours.

You might think that online instruction couldn't possibly be as good as doing things the old-fashioned way, but you would be wrong. Our exclusive platform leverages powerful features such as video chat capability and a virtual whiteboard to provide a premium face-to-face study experience, ensuring that you're not compromising efficacy for convenience. You can also see and hear your instructor as though you were in the same room, so geographic proximity no longer prevents you from working with the best teacher available.

Varsity Tutors understands how busy you are, so we've designed our CompTIA certification training products to be as accessible as possible. We launch new courses on a monthly basis, so you never have to wait too long to get started. We also provide multiple courses concurrently, letting you choose the one that meets when it's most convenient for you.

In fact, we provide both two-week and four-week sections to give you more control over your own schedule. If you want to finish your test prep as soon as you can, taking a two-week class allows you to prepare for your exam quickly. If you already have a lot of educational, professional, and personal commitments, you might be better off spreading your review class over four weeks to give you more time to juggle everything. You get the same premium instruction and contact hours with either option, so go with the one that makes the most sense for you.

If you ever feel like you could benefit from a little bit of extra support, you can also request extra help from your instructor outside of your usual course meeting times.

Is It Easy to Enroll in a CompTIA Certification Class?

Finding a qualified CompTIA instructor on your own can prove challenging. Not only do you need to verify that the instructor you choose has an adequate knowledge base about the specific certification test you're planning to take, but you also need to make sure that they have the communication skills required to effectively convey that info to you. As if that wasn't enough, you also need to double-check that your schedules jibe. Who has time to do all of that?

Varsity Tutors specializes in matching students of all ages and ability levels with the support they need to reach for their potential, so you can trust us to handle all of the legwork for you. If you would like to discover more about the difference professional CompTIA certification training can make, please reach out to a knowledgeable educational consultant using the information provided on this page to learn more about our convenient enrollment process. You'll be glad you did!

CompTIA Certifications

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Server+
• CompTIA CySA+
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• CompTIA Project+
• CompTIA CTT+
• CompTIA Cloud Essentials