CompTIA Certifications Level

[Mandeep Singh]

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone know at which level (1 - 10) the following certs align to in National Qualification Framework?

1. ITF+
2. Security+
3. Linux+
4. Cloud+
5. Project+
6. CySA+

 

[Rick Butler]

For which country?

I had a look at the Australian Framework some time ago. What I found was that there was no definitive level that says Security+ is Level x or something, since, with the Australian Framework, the objectives in the framework didn't line very well to the CompTIA objectives, and vice-versa.

An example of this is when CompTIA exams implement their troubleshooting model into multiple exams, While the ITF+ is the lowest on the ladder, as opposed to say, Cloud+ or Linux+, the CompTIA Troubleshooting model is built in both.

So the only way to really get an accurate answer to this is to break out all the objectives (some 25-30 per CompTIA+ exam) and map them over to the closest objective on the Qualification Framework. This is a very laborious task, particularly when comparing to a few hundred objectives in a national framework.

And then, add the complexity that it would only apply to one country, because another country's framework will be different.

/r

 

[Mandeep Singh]

For which country?

I had a look at the Australian Framework some time ago. What I found was that there was no definitive level that says Security+ is Level x or something, since, with the Australian Framework, the objectives in the framework didn't line very well to the CompTIA objectives, and vice-versa.

An example of this is when CompTIA exams implement their troubleshooting model into multiple exams, While the ITF+ is the lowest on the ladder, as opposed to say, Cloud+ or Linux+, the CompTIA Troubleshooting model is built in both.

So the only way to really get an accurate answer to this is to break out all the objectives (some 25-30 per CompTIA+ exam) and map them over to the closest objective on the Qualification Framework. This is a very laborious task, particularly when comparing to a few hundred objectives in a national framework.

And then, add the complexity that it would only apply to one country, because another country's framework will be different.

/r

thanks rick for your feedback ... by the way i'm from Fiji ...

 

[Jarrel]

Hello Everyone,

Does anyone know at which level (1 - 10) the following certs align to in National Qualification Framework?

1. ITF+
2. Security+
3. Linux+
4. Cloud+
5. Project+
6. CySA+

Hi Mandeep,

You may refer to the IT certification roadmap for guidance on the level of each cert.
In the roadmap, the certs are presented in the following levels: beginner/novice - intermediate - advanced - expert.

There's also a thread re: "Your certification roadmap". It might be good to join the discussion.
https://cin.comptia.org/threads/your-certification-roadmap.549/#post-2899

On the other hand, while I am aware of the Fiji's qualification framework as it is similar to Australia, I am however, not familiar how the CompTIA certs are mapped in Fiji's setting. Having said, the rough mapping in Australian setting would be as follows:

1. ITF+ - level 1/2 (this is offered even in HighSchool)
2. Security+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in Cyber)
3. Linux+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in IT and Cyber)
4. Cloud+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in IT and Cyber)
5. Project+ - level 4/5 (covered in Diploma in IT and in cert IV management)
6. CySA+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in Cyber)

p.s. the above info is just a *rough* mapping. To give an idea, Security+/ Linux+/ CySA+ are covered even up to Master of Cyber (level 9) ; Project+ and Cloud+ are also covered in Advanced Diploma and Bachelor degrees (level 6 / 7).


I hope this helps!

 

[Mandeep Singh]

Hi Mandeep,

You may refer to the IT certification roadmap for guidance on the level of each cert.
In the roadmap, the certs are presented in the following levels: beginner/novice - intermediate - advanced - expert.

There's also a thread re: "Your certification roadmap". It might be good to join the discussion.
https://cin.comptia.org/threads/your-certification-roadmap.549/#post-2899

On the other hand, while I am aware of the Fiji's qualification framework as it is similar to Australia, I am however, not familiar how the CompTIA certs are mapped in Fiji's setting. Having said, the rough mapping in Australian setting would be as follows:

1. ITF+ - level 1/2 (this is offered even in HighSchool)
2. Security+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in Cyber)
3. Linux+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in IT and Cyber)
4. Cloud+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in IT and Cyber)
5. Project+ - level 4/5 (covered in Diploma in IT and in cert IV management)
6. CySA+ - level 4/5 (covered in Cert IV - Diploma in Cyber)

p.s. the above info is just a *rough* mapping. To give an idea, Security+/ Linux+/ CySA+ are covered even up to Master of Cyber (level 9) ; Project+ and Cloud+ are also covered in Advanced Diploma and Bachelor degrees (level 6 / 7).


I hope this helps!

Thanks Jarrel, this really helps ... as i'm currently offering A+, Network+, Cloud Essentials at my institute and planning to offer the above mentioned certifications training in near future.

 

[Jarrel]

Thanks Jarrel, this really helps ... as i'm currently offering A+, Network+, Cloud Essentials at my institute and planning to offer the above mentioned certifications training in near future.

Glad to help.

Just remember that Cloud Essentials is different from Cloud+.
Cloud Essentials is more on the business side. Good for business and management type of courses
Whereas, Cloud+ is more tailored for techie courses (ICT, telecoms, etc)