CompTIA Security+
Online CompTIA Security+ Certification Course
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CompTIA Security+
Issuing Authority
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
Selecting the Right Training Option
Program Comparisons
MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.
| MedCerts | Community College | Online College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 average | Up to $20,000 | $3,000 average |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Up to $750 | Up to $750 |
| Job Ready In | 3–6 months | 24–48 months | 3–6 months |
| Schedule Flexibility | On-demand 24/7 | Set class schedule | On-demand 24/7 |
| Travel Requirements | None: 100% online | On-campus classrooms | None: 100% online |
| Student Support | Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access | Professors: scheduled office hours | Support inbox |
| Career Coaching | Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers | Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements | Exam-specific only |
| Content Delivery | 3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning | Professor lectures | Varies: typically videos and presentations |
This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.
CompTIA Security+
Certification
Skills Gained
- Assess security risks and identify potential threats to hardware, software and physical location
- Conduct risk mitigation for systems, hardware and peripherals
- Implement best practices and procedures for host and OS hardening
- Utilize best models for authentication, identity management and access control
- Implement disaster recovery procedures and security contingency plans
- Understand basic concepts of cryptography such as cryptographic functions, algorithms and encryption.
- Understand the nature of cyber-attacks and network vulnerability.
CompTIA Security+
Career Pathways
Attainable Jobs
Technology Specialist
$37000 – $79000
Estimated Salary1
IT Security Administrator
$32,000 – $92,000
Estimated Salary1
Security Consultant/ Specialist
$44000 – $102000
Estimated Salary1
1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
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As an experienced healthcare professional making a transition into the IT field, I have been extremely pleased with the support that MedCerts has given me from the time that I started taking their courses. Being a married professional with a child, my life is extremely busy, and the advantages that their online course offers are substantial. I would, in particular, like to acknowledge the tremendous support that I have received (and continue to receive) from the IT academic advisor. The team has all worked diligently, and gone above and beyond the call of duty, to resolve my concerns, and assist me with the completion of my IT program. I would heartily recommend MedCerts to anyone who is thinking about changing their current field, or acquiring a new skill set, while they are currently employed.
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