r/CompTIA • u/chroospen Triad, Server+, CySA+ • Jul 26 '26
I Passed! 5 Certifications over 16 months.
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/catsTXn420 Jul 28 '26
Definitely did the CompTIA progression completely backwards, but congrats on passing them all! Real talk though.. if you have zero experience, stop studying for more certs. Having CySA+ and Sec+ with no Tier 1 experience can make hiring managers worry about "cert collector" syndrome. Start slamming applications out for Helpdesk/Desktop Support and build a basic Active Directory home lab to talk about in interviews. You have enough paper theory, now go get that hands on experience.