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CompTIA

A cybersecurity degree at Utica University is a versatile tool that can lead to numerous professional outcomes. That’s why it can be helpful for students to explore specific skill areas in more detail. As a Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) partner institution, Utica gives students access to prep materials that can help them master individual subject areas, giving them the necessary skills to feel confident about the direction of their careers.

On this page, you’ll learn more about what CompTIA is, how its prep materials help Utica students, how long a CompTIA education takes, the associated costs, potential career paths, and the benefits of pursuing a certification as a Utica graduate.

What is CompTIA?

CompTIA is an organization that issues a variety of professional certificates in IT and cybersecurity. These certifications cover areas such as IT fundamentals, A+, Network+, Security+, and more. The in-depth prep materials, that are also available to Utica students, help students learn what specific skills they want to advance.

These programs can also help those in the cybersecurity workforce pursue more specialized career paths by improving and testing on specific competencies.

CompTIA offers the following certifications:1

  • IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
  • A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • Cloud+
  • Linux+
  • Server+
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CASP+
  • CompTIA PenTest+
  • CompTIA Data+
  • CompTIA DataSys+
  • Project+
  • CTT+
  • Cloud Essentials+

How Does CompTIA Material Help Utica Students?

CompTIA training is perfect for those looking to pursue specialized careers in IT and cybersecurity. Utica aligns its courses with these certifications and provides students with CompTIA prep materials, helping them improve specific skill sets that are highly marketable in the field.

The Network+ program, for example, will teach competencies in IT structures and the management of networks.Other certifications like A+ teach skills in areas like troubleshooting, hardware, networking, mobile devices, operational procedures, and more.Regardless of what area a Utica student wants to go into, there is CompTIA-aligned material that’s perfect for them.1

How Long Does a CompTIA Education Take?

The time it takes to complete CompTIA training varies from program to program, but students who pursue these additional certificates are generally able to study at their own pace. There are different packages available to help applicants prepare for their chosen exams. These packages include online lessons, performance-based practice questions, simulated tests, and professional feedback.1

Is a CompTIA Education Expensive?

Getting a CompTIA certificate can be costly, but as a partner institution, Utica students receive discounted CertMaster Prep bundles and exam vouchers. With the training students receive in their Utica programs, they may only need to do minimal additional work to add a CompTIA certificate to their resume.

CompTIA Jobs

Earning a CompTIA certificate in addition to their degree will prepare students for a wide range of cybersecurity jobs, including:2

Cyber crime analyst $90,000 per year

Cybersecurity architect $151,547 per year

Cybersecurity manger $128,665 per year

IT auditor $105,692 per year

Penetration and vulnerability tester $120,662 per year

Benefits of CompTIA Training

CompTIA training offers compelling benefits to cybersecurity students at Utica. With specialized certificates, graduates can learn more about their field of study and go on to pursue careers in the areas that they are most passionate about. With CompTIA, students will:1

Have access to specialized study materials and exams

Develop knowledge and skills in various areas of study

Feel confident about aptitude and interest

As a partner school, Utica is proud to be aligning our curriculum with CompTIA’s certificate programs and providing prep materials to our students.

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Sources:

  1. CompTIA. “Unlock Your Potential in Tech.” Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://comptia.org/.
  2. Cyberseek. “Career Pathway.” Retrieved September 13, 2023, from https://cyberseek.org/.