Advance Your IT Career with CompTIA A+ and Security+ Certificates
The CompTIA A+ and Security+ certificate programs at St. Louis Community College help you build in-demand skills for careers in information technology and cybersecurity. The CompTIA A+ certification of specialization (CS) prepares you for the required exams covering computer hardware, software, troubleshooting and core IT concepts.
You can also complete an additional course to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, which focuses on cybersecurity skills such as protecting systems, managing risks and responding to security threats.
Together, these certifications provide a strong foundation for entry-level IT roles and can help you continue building your skills in areas such as technical support, networking and cybersecurity.
What Can You Do with CompTIA A+ and Security+ Certificates?
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+ certificates can help you build the technical skills needed for careers in information technology and cybersecurity. While both certifications focus on IT, they prepare you for different areas of the field.
CompTIA A+ provides a strong foundation in essential IT skills, including computer hardware, software, networking, troubleshooting and technical support. This certification can help prepare you for entry-level roles such as IT support specialist, help desk technician and computer support technician.
CompTIA Security+ focuses on cybersecurity skills, including network security, risk management, threats and vulnerabilities, access control and protecting digital systems. This certification can help prepare you for roles such as security analyst, systems administrator, network administrator and other cybersecurity-related positions.
Earning both certifications can give you a well-rounded IT foundation and help you explore career opportunities in technical support, networking, cybersecurity and other technology fields.
What is CompTIA A+ and Security+ at St. Louis Community College?
The CompTIA A+ and Security+ certificate of specialization at STLCC prepares you for industry-recognized certifications that validate essential IT and cybersecurity skills. The program includes courses designed to help you prepare for the two required exams for the CompTIA A+ certification and the required exam for the CompTIA Security+ certification.
These three courses can be completed in less than a year, making this a great option for students who want to quickly build their technology skills and prepare for entry-level opportunities in the IT field.
This certificate of specialization is a stackable credential and can be combined with the IT Help Desk/End User Support certificate of specialization to continue building your education and career opportunities.
CompTIA A+ and Security+ Courses
- Degree offered: Certificate of specialization
- Locations: Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec
- Hours to complete: 6-9
- Program contact name: Monica Licklider
- Program contact email: mlicklider3@stlcc.edu
Tuition for district residents is $127 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Related Programs
At STLCC, you can combine this degree with a number of certificates to enhance your career opportunities, including:
- IT Help Desk/End User Support, certificate of specialization
Why You Should Choose STLCC’s CompTIA A+ and Security+ Program
Earn College Credit While in High School
Earn up to 60 hours of college credit while in high school with dual credit and dual enrollment. Pay one-sixth the price for classes you’d be taking at a four-year university.
Hands on Learning
The courses in the program provide a combination of online, distance learning and intensive, classroom-based, hands-on skills development. The demonstration of hands-on skills is critical to employers.
Ramp Up High-Wage Skills
Students who complete the program are prepared for entry-level employment technical interviews as well as a variety of industry certification exams, such as: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+.
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