Digital Skills Resources for Washingtonians

CompTIA

CompTIA A+ - Certification is earned by passing a set of two exams, Core 1 & Core 2 – created by IT industry professionals – that validate skills needed for entry-level IT jobs.

CompTIA ITF+ - The CompTIA ITF+ exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike. CompTIA ITF+ can serve as a springboard for various IT careers, ensuring candidates are better prepared to understand and grasp the building blocks of IT at an introductory, foundational level.

CompTIA Linux Part 1&2 – Exam verifies the knowledge and skills required configure, manage, operate, and troubleshoot Linux on-premises and cloud-based server environments, while using security best practices, scripting, containerization, and automation. This is equivalent to at least 12 months of hands-on experience working with Linux servers in a junior Linux support engineer or junior cloud/DevOps support engineer job role.

CompTIA Network+ - certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to: Manage, configure, and troubleshoot network infrastructure. This is equivalent to 9–12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/ network support technician job role.

CompTIA Security+ - A global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.

CompTIA Server+ - CompTIA Server+ covers essential hardware and software technologies including high availability, cloud computing and scripting.The CompTIA Server+ exam includes performance-based questions that require you to demonstrate multi-step knowledge.

• GMetrix self-paced courses & Practice tests for exams listed.
• LinkedIn Learning paths
  • IT Fundamentals (ITF+) (5 hours)
  • A+ Core 1 (15 hours)
  • A+ Core 2 (18 hours)
  • Linux + (13 hours)
  • Network + (22 hours)
  • Security + (24 hours)