01220-1201 + 220-1202
CompTIA A+ V15
People building a foundation for help desk, endpoint, or support work.
- Format
- Two exams; up to 90 questions each, including performance-based tasks.
- Experience signal
- About 12 months of hands-on IT support experience.
- Version timing
- CompTIA estimates retirement in 2028.
Check A+ on CompTIA ↗02N10-009
CompTIA Network+
People who need practical networking breadth before specializing.
- Format
- One 90-minute exam; up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
- Experience signal
- A+ knowledge plus 9–12 months in junior networking, support, or administration.
- Version timing
- CompTIA estimates retirement in 2027.
Check Network+ on CompTIA ↗03SY0-701
CompTIA Security+
People with networking fundamentals who are moving into security responsibilities.
- Format
- One 90-minute exam; up to 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
- Experience signal
- Network+ knowledge plus about two years in security or systems administration.
- Version timing
- CompTIA's published estimate says 2026; confirm the live exam before booking.
!Timing matters: check CompTIA's current exam and retirement information before buying materials.
Check Security+ on CompTIA ↗