Introducing the a+ Series: Your Fast Track to Cyber and Network Tech Careers

Are you eager to break into the world of IT, but not sure where to start? CompTIA has made it easier than ever with the "Little a+ Series": a+ Cyber and a+ Network. These short, focused learning solutions are designed to help you quickly build essential skills in cybersecurity and networking—two of the most in-demand fields in technology today. 

What is the CompTIA a+ Series?

The a+ Series offers learners a practical, accessible pathway into tech with two entry-level upskilling courses: 

• a+ Cyber 
  Get hands-on with cybersecurity basics. a+ Cyber focuses on the foundational knowledge and real-world skills needed to recognize threats, secure devices, and protect information. This course is perfect for anyone curious about cyber safety and looking to build confidence in protecting themselves and their organization from cyber risks.
• a+ Network 
  Start your networking journey with confidence. a+ Network introduces essential networking concepts, from connecting devices and configuring routers to troubleshooting networks and understanding protocols. If you want to support the backbone of modern businesses, this course is your gateway. 

Learners who complete CompTIA a+ Series courses will develop the prerequisite skills required to begin training for certifications such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+.  

Each CompTIA a+ Series course is approximately 30 hours long and can be completed at any pace, fitting into individual learning preferences and schedules.

Why choose the A+ series?

• Jumpstart Your Learning: Each course is designed to be completed in just a few hours, giving you practical knowledge without the overwhelm. ]
• No Experience Needed: Whether you’re a student, career changer, or just curious about tech, a+ courses provide a welcoming entry point with no prerequisites.
• Skill-Focused: Both courses go beyond theory. You’ll get real examples and interactive scenarios that make the concepts stick—immediately useful at work or home.
• Stackable and Flexible: Start with one, finish both, or use them as stepping stones toward more in-depth CompTIA certifications like the full Network+ and Security+.

Launch your tech career with confidence

The a+ Series is designed for today’s fast-moving world and busy learners. In just a few hours, you could acquire foundational cyber or networking skills that employers value—opening the door to new opportunities in the tech industry.

Getting started is simple: pick the course that excites you, learn at your own pace, and take the next step with CompTIA, a global leader and trusted partner in tech training.