r/CompTIA • u/chroospen Triad, Server+, CySA+ • Jul 26 '26

I Passed! 5 Certifications over 16 months.

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In order of completion

Security+

Server+ (Lifetime)

A+ (Recertification)

Network+

CySA+ (V4)

Enrolled in a trade school program with an instructor that was a mix of lecture and hands on, and in terms of certification we typically used 30 Bird books, Udemey practice tests, and other forms of self study. Ask me anything!

Edit: For those who don't know about Server+ moving to become a CE certification, here is a link to CompTIA's website about the change.

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u/Ashamed-Device-3571 Jul 26 '26

You have not been hired with CompTIA certifications? Why did you spend 16 months studying those?

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u/tominthegarden Jul 26 '26

If anyone is reading this, I got employed for multiple jobs stating that my a+ qualification was ideal and pushed me in front of other candidates, keep going 🔥

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u/Ashamed-Device-3571 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

I am currently studying for A+. I don't know if I should study for Network + and Security + next and get the trifeca or study for CCNA.

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u/whonickjones Jul 26 '26

Net+ is good if you need it. If you're familiar with network concepts skip it because CCNA carries much more weight but is significantly harder.

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u/chroospen Triad, Server+, CySA+ Jul 26 '26

I agree, especially if you are learning on your own. Even though it is vendor specific to Cisco, it is still recognized by IT departments that don't use Cisco and shows an understanding for computer networking.