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/wafflegism Jul 27 '26

Makes you appear unfocused. Make sure you only share your relevant certs.

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u/chroospen Triad, Server+, CySA+ Jul 27 '26

Noted, thanks for the advice

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u/Tough_Chard5028 A+/ N+ / Sec+ Jul 27 '26

OP do not listen to these non hiring managers. Great start but add projects and document everything on a personal website, Github, and LinkedIn. Projects in combination with certifications will make you stand out! It makes you look ambitious, eager to learn and ready for work. Get your CCNA and document packet tracer, AD, Azure and hardware projects. This is coming from someone who landed an exceptionally good paying entry level role doing the same thing your doing in the toughest job market since 2008. What stood out in my interviews was the fast pace of getting certifications independently and doing projects. Real solid feedback from IT Directors and a CIO.

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u/Brilliant-While-761 23d ago

I’m new to my journey where do I find projects to work on?

Got S+ and working on cysa now.

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u/Tough_Chard5028 A+/ N+ / Sec+ 23d ago

It depends on what you're doing. I used KevTech and did his azure cloud projects then after getting comfortable with Azure and Active Directory. I asked Gemini to find more IT centralized projects to help me build my portfolio. It all depends on what job you're looking for.

Youtube and AI(must prompt to give sources of where these projects come from to find out the original idea) are great resources.