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Technology trends are creating a strong demand for certified IT professionals across the federal sector, including the $80+B U.S. intelligence community.  NSA, CIA, DIA and the other 17 U.S. intel agencies are actively looking for qualified individuals to fill many open IT positions, and you could be one of them.

  • IT jobs are projected to grow at 2X the rate vs. overall job growth during 2020-30. Bureau of Labor Statistics

  • CompTIA A+ is the number-one cited certification for IT support jobs. Burning Glass, February 2022

  • The estimated median tech wage is $94,000+, 125% higher than the national median wage. CompTIA Cyberstates, March 2022

Learn more about IT jobs including what they do and the median salaries they command here.

CompTIA Career Pathways
Our pathways follow a hierarchy of skills needed for a career in IT whether it’s a core role, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and analytics or a professional role; many certifications build on the skills from the previous one. CompTIA certifications mirror the current job roles of IT professionals, so it makes sense to earn these certifications to gain the knowledge and hands-on skills currently being used in the workforce, whether you have job experience or not.  Explore our pathways and understand the certifications that will guide your success.

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