CompTIA A+ courses can help you learn hardware troubleshooting, operating system installation, networking basics, and security fundamentals. You can build skills in customer service, problem-solving, and configuring devices for optimal performance. Many courses introduce tools like ticketing systems for managing support requests and diagnostic software for identifying issues, ensuring you can apply your knowledge effectively in real-world IT environments.

Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Vulnerability Assessments, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Shell Script, grep, Software Installation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Control Panels, Linux Commands, General Networking, Cloud Management, File Systems, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Computer Hardware, Technical Support and Services, Network Support, Technical Support, System Support, Data Maintenance, IT Infrastructure, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage, Information Technology, Test Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Identity and Access Management, Network Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, USB, Data Storage, System Configuration, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Data Storage Technologies, Display Devices, General Networking, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Business Logic
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Security Controls, Threat Management, Data Security, Information Privacy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Change Control, Safety and Security, IT Automation, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Scripting, Electrical Safety, Bash (Scripting Language), Artificial Intelligence, Windows PowerShell, Scripting Languages
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Computing, Capacity Management, System Monitoring, Enterprise Application Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Performance Tuning, Cloud Applications, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Event Monitoring, Patch Management, Cloud Storage, Continuous Monitoring, Application Deployment, Data Storage, Change Control, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Network Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Linux, Technical Communication
Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months