What Is CompTIA Training?
CompTIA training prepares IT professionals for CompTIA’s vendor-neutral certification exams, including Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX. Each instructor-led course covers the published exam objectives with hands-on labs. For DoD and contractor staff, these certifications are among the most common ways to meet DoD 8140 qualification requirements.
CompTIA Certification Courses for DoD and Federal Professionals
IT Dojo’s CompTIA training courses cover the full certification track, from foundational credentials like Network+ and Linux+ through compliance-critical certifications including Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX (formerly CASP+). Security+ satisfies the DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification requirement for IAT Level II, making it one of the most in-demand credentials in the federal IT workforce. All courses are instructor-led with hands-on labs, available live online or on-site at your facility.
IT Dojo is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA and serves DoD, Navy, and federal clients throughout Hampton Roads and nationwide. Looking for CompTIA training near you? See our location-specific pages: CompTIA Training in Virginia Beach and CompTIA Training in Hampton Roads, CompTIA Training in Northern Virginia, and CompTIA Training in Washington DC.
Not sure which certification to pursue first? Read our guide: The CompTIA Certification Pathway for DoD and Federal IT Professionals
CompTIA Certification Path
| Certification | What it covers | Course length |
|---|---|---|
| Network+ | Networking concepts, infrastructure, operations, and troubleshooting | 5 days |
| Security+ | Core security skills: threats, architecture, operations, and governance | 5 days |
| CySA+ | Security analyst work: detection, vulnerability management, and incident response | 5 days |
| PenTest+ | Planning, scoping, and performing penetration tests | 5 days |
| SecurityX (formerly CASP+) | Advanced security architecture and engineering for senior practitioners | 5 days |