CompTIA Certifications — Study Hubs, Syllabi & Practice
CompTIA exam prep hubs with blueprint-aligned syllabi, high-yield cheatsheets, FAQs, and realistic practice tests. Start with A+ or ITF+ fundamentals, then progress to Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, Cloud+, Linux+, and more.
Welcome to the CompTIA hub. Each exam page follows a consistent, blueprint-aligned structure: Overview (format & scoring), Syllabus (objectives by domain), a Cheatsheet for fast recall, and Practice with timed, exam-style questions. This lets you see what’s tested at a glance and drill the exact skills CompTIA expects.
If you’re new to IT, start with ITF+ or A+ to anchor core hardware, OS, troubleshooting, and basic security. From there, move into Network+ for networking fundamentals and Security+ for baseline security skills. Advance into role-focused tracks such as CySA+ (blue-team analytics), PenTest+ (offensive testing), Cloud+, Linux+, Server+, and Data+ depending on your goals.
These pages are designed as a learning funnel: skim the overview, study the syllabus objectives, memorize high-yield facts, then validate with practice questions that match live-exam tone. As blueprints evolve, this hub stays your canonical entry point with the latest objectives and links.
Tip: Use categories and tags to jump across vendors (CompTIA, Microsoft, AWS) or filter by focus areas like networking, security, or linux to build a coherent multi-cert pathway.
In this section
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Study Hub
Blueprint-aligned prep for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): exam overview, domain-by-domain syllabus, high-yield cheatsheet, FAQs, and realistic practice focused on hardware, networking, mobile, virtualization/cloud, and troubleshooting.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Overview — Format, What’s Tested & How to Prepare
Everything to know before taking CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): format and timing, who it’s for, skills measured by domain, and a compact study plan mapped to our syllabus and practice.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Syllabus — Objectives by Domain
Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201), organized by domain with quick links to targeted practice.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Cheatsheet — 16 High-Yield Sections
Fast recall for 220-1201 across 16 concise sections: ports, Ethernet, fiber, connectors, Wi-Fi, security, IPv4/DHCP/DNS, net triage, RAID, filesystems, printers, displays, mobile, virtualization/cloud, Windows CLI, and ESD/safety plus troubleshooting.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Practice — Timed Sets & Full Mocks
Open the practice app for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201). Start with domain-focused drills, then mix full-length exams. Mobile-friendly and aligned to the blueprint.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) FAQ — Deep-Dive Answers
A comprehensive FAQ for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201): hardware/devices, ports & cables, Wi-Fi/networking, storage & RAID, printers, mobile, virtualization/cloud (client), tools/CLI, labs/safety/ESD, PBQs, troubleshooting strategy, and exam-day tips.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Resources — Official Docs, Tools & Labs
One-stop list of official CompTIA resources for 220-1201: exam page, objectives, candidate policies, CE/renewal, plus curated vendor docs, tools, drivers, and safe hands-on lab ideas.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Updates — Blueprint & Content Changes
Track notable changes to the 220-1201 study hub: syllabus mapping, cheatsheet refinements, practice coverage, and resource updates.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Study Hub
Blueprint-aligned prep for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): exam overview, domain-by-domain syllabus, high-yield cheatsheet, FAQs, and realistic practice focused on operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Overview — Format, What’s Tested & How to Prepare
Everything to know before CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): exam format and pacing, who it’s for, skills measured by domain, deep readiness checklist, high-yield workflows (malware, recovery, permissions), a 3–5 week study plan, and exam-day tactics.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Syllabus — Objectives by Domain
Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202), organized by domain with quick links to targeted practice.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Cheatsheet — High-Yield OS, Security & Ops
Fast recall for 220-1202: Windows/macOS/Linux basics, key utilities and commands, startup & recovery, user/account and permissions, security hardening & malware response, mobile/MDM, scripting, and operational procedures.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Practice — Timed Sets & Full Mocks
Open the practice app for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202). Start with domain-focused drills, then mix full-length exams. Mobile-friendly and aligned to the blueprint.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) FAQ — Deep-Dive Answers
A comprehensive FAQ for CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202): logistics, PBQs, operating systems, security, malware response, permissions/shares, troubleshooting, scripting, MDM, backups/recovery, study strategy, and exam-day details.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Resources — Official Docs, Tools & Labs
One-stop list of official and trustworthy resources for 220-1202: exam page/objectives, candidate policies, Windows/macOS/Linux docs, security/malware guides, recovery/backup tools, scripting, MDM, and hands-on lab ideas.
- CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) Updates — Blueprint & Content Changes
Track notable changes to the 220-1202 study hub: syllabus mapping, cheatsheet refinements, practice coverage, resources, and copy updates.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Study Hub
Blueprint-aligned prep for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): exam overview, domain-by-domain syllabus, high-yield cheatsheet, FAQs, and realistic practice focused on threats, architecture/design, implementation, operations/IR, and GRC.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Overview — Format, What’s Tested & How to Prepare
Everything to know before CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701): exam format and pacing, who it’s for, skills measured by domain, deep readiness checklist, a 3–5 week study plan, and exam-day tactics.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Syllabus — Objectives by Domain
Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), organized by domain with quick links to targeted practice.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Cheatsheet — High-Yield Security Concepts & Comparisons
Rapid review for SY0-701: threats/attacks, secure architecture & zero trust, identity & access, crypto/PKI, network & cloud security, secure coding/DevSecOps, monitoring/IR/forensics, and governance/risk/compliance.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice — Timed Sets, Scenarios & Full Mocks
Open the practice app for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701). Start with domain-focused drills and scenario PBQs, then mix full-length exams. Mobile-friendly and aligned to the blueprint.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) FAQ — Deep-Dive Answers
Comprehensive FAQ for SY0-701: logistics and PBQs, domains and depth, study time and labs, zero trust and IAM, crypto/PKI/TLS, cloud and containers, scanning vs pentesting, IR/forensics, GRC/risk, secure coding, and exam-day tactics.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Resources — Official Docs, Frameworks, Tools & Labs
A curated, blueprint-aligned list for SY0-701: official CompTIA pages, security frameworks (NIST/ISO/CIS), OWASP & MITRE, cloud/shared-responsibility guides, crypto/PKI references, incident response/forensics, and vetted open-source tools and lab ideas.
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Updates — Blueprint & Content Changes
Track notable changes to the SY0-701 study hub: syllabus mapping, cheatsheet refinements, practice coverage, resources, and copy updates.