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Your Ambition is Driving You to Get an IT Degree AND CompTIA Certs
In the world of IT certifications, CompTIA certs are a great place to begin. They are the building blocks for your IT career and future certifications. WGU offers a wide variety of CompTIA certifications that go with most of our bachelor's degree programs. CompTIA certifications are some of the most popular in the IT industry, and many IT professionals will have these certifications in their arsenal. These basic certifications are a great way to demonstrate that you have mastery of basic skills needed for most IT jobs. CompTIA certifications are a great way to show employers that you're prepared with a great foundation for whatever is ahead.
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See which degree connects with which CompTIA certification.
*Stackable certification awarded through earning multiple CompTIA certifications.
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CompTIA A+
The CompTIA A+ exam will help students demonstrate basic security skills, configuration for a variety of operating systems, troubleshooting, IT infrastructure and networking, configuration of hardware, and data backup and recovery methods.
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA Cloud+ covers the diverse knowledge and skills that systems administrators need. Cloud-based infrastructure services are an increasingly important part of IT systems. This vendor-neutral certification helps you prove your knowledge of cloud services.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (CySA+)
The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an important cybersecurity cert that focuses on behavioral analytics to detect and combat cybersecurity threats. This is the only CompTIA cert that utilizes hands-on questions as well as multiple choice questions. This certification shows that you are prepared to prevent, identify, and fight threats in the cybersecurity space using software security, regulatory compliance, and more.
CompTIA IT Operations Specialist*
This stackable CompTIA certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge and abilities to manage the flow of a workplace and its day-to-day activities. Your certification allows you to prove you understand business operations and customer needs.
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ demonstrates that students can design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot wireless devices. Network concepts, security, and troubleshooting are all crucial elements of this certification exam.
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist*
The CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist certification is a stackable cert that proves you have the knowledge and skill to support hardware and software. It demonstrates you can protect your organization from internal and external threats.
CompTIA PenTest+
The CompTIA PenTest+ is a certification for cybersecurity professionals that focuses on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It requires a candidate to demonstrate the hands-on ability and knowledge to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers.
CompTIA Project+
The CompTIA Project+ certification demonstrates you're ready to manage project life cycles, communicate appropriately, manage resources and stakeholders, and manage project documentation.
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ focuses in on the latest trends in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management, and intrusion detection. This certification will allow you to demonstrate your cybersecurity skills and abilities to employers.
CompTIA Security Analytics Professional*
In order to become a CompTIA Security Analytics Professional you must pass two stackable certifications that show your ability to plan and carry out crucial security measures for an organization. The stackable certifications you need include:
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- CompTIA CySA+ Certification
CompTIA Network Security Professional*
CompTIA Network Security Professional is a designation you can earn after passing three stackable certifications. When you pass these three CompTIA cyber security certifications, you are able to earn the designation of Network Security Professional:
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA PenTest+
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional*
CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional is a designation you can earn after passing two stackable certifications. These professionals are able to scan and identify vulnerabilities in networks and systems. The certifications included in this designation are:
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- CompTIA PenTest+ Certification
CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional*
Earners of the CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP) certification are cloud admin professionals that have passed two cloud certifications and demonstrate that they are highly qualified cloud professionals.
- CompTIA Network+ ce Certification
- CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification
CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional*
The CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional certification is a stackable cert that requires you to earn two additional certifications to demonstrate expertise in the cloud security realm. Those two certifications are:
- CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
- CompTIA Cloud+ ce Certification
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
CASP+ is a certification that allows technical professionals to dive deeper into risk management, research, and integration of enterprise security. It is designed for practitioners, not managers, to help them advance in cybersecurity skill.
CompTIA Data+
The CompTIA Data+ exam validates knowledge and skills for data-driven decisions, data mining, data manipulation, statistical methods, and more. This certification will show that professionals have understanding of complex datasets, while also having the ability to adhere to governance and quality standards throughout the entire data life cycle.
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Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*
You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!
WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**
- Low, flat-rate tuition.
- Graduate faster and with less debt.
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Online education with supportive faculty.
- VA and military benefits accepted.
- Great return on investment.
- All course materials for a low, flat fee.
*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.
**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).
Undergraduate
School of Technology undergraduate program tuition
$3,725 — $4,365
Graduate
School of Technology graduate program tuition
$4,040 — $4,655
Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
Undergraduate
School of Technology undergraduate program tuition
$3,725 — $4,365
Graduate
School of Technology graduate program tuition
$4,040 — $4,655
Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.
Your Degree is Closer Than You Think
New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.
Find Your Technology Degree at WGU
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.
Network Engineering and Security – B.S.
Accelerated Information Technology Bachelor's and Master's Degree
Health Information Management – B.S. (from the Leavitt School of Health)
Information Technology Management – B.S. Business Administration (from the School of Business)
User Experience Design – B.S. (from the School of Business)
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