CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) is a leading non-profit trade association that provides vendor-neutral professional certifications for the information technology (IT) industry. CompTIA offers an array of IT certifications, including CompTIA A+ (entry-level IT support), Network+ (IT Networking), Security+ (cybersecurity fundamentals), Cloud+ (cloud computing), Linux+ (Linux system administration), and PenTest+ (penetration testing), among others.
CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, as they are not tied to any particular vendor (Microsoft, AWS, or Google Cloud), and focus on universal and foundational IT skills. CompTIA updates its exams every 3 years, and the 2026 refresh is different, adopting an AI-first transformation approach.
CompTIA is the largest vendor-neutral credentialing organization for technology workers, awarding over 3.6 million globally recognized certifications to tech professionals across the full range of employers and industries.
CompTIA is shifting its certification and training focus toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) and expert-level skills to address the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. This shift includes introducing new AI-focused certifications, such as SecAI+ for cybersecurity, DataAI (Advanced-level data science), and expert series exams, including CloudNetX (Advanced networking) and SecurityX (Advanced security, formerly CASP+). CompTIA is also launching a series of AI literacy foundation courses.
The CompTIA Xpert Series comprises advanced-level certifications designed for IT pros with multiple years of experience who want to validate their expert-level knowledge of business-critical technologies. For each exam, candidates will be evaluated on two components of expertise:
- Technical expertise in one or more well-defined areas
- Broad expertise in adjacent areas
CompTIA is launching the following set of Xpert Series certifications:
CompTIA DataAI: Advanced-level data science certification ( DataX)
The CompTIA DataAI validates understanding of data, the ability to leverage data trends and AI to make predictions, and the ability to communicate those predictions to stakeholders. The exam is a natural progression from CompTIA Data+.
CompTIA CloudNetX (Advanced networking certification)
The CompTIA CloudNetX validate skills in advanced network and system architecture for designing and managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures. The exam is a natural progression from CompTIA Cloud+.
CompTIA SecurityX formerly CASP+
The CompTIA SecurityX certification validates job tasks performed by a security professional with 10 years of IT experience and five years of security experience. The exam is a natural progression from CompTIA Security+.
The CompTIA Xpert Series is designed for individuals who are further along in their tech careers, offering advanced knowledge and skills that are essential for career progression.
CompTIA SecAI+
CompTIA recently released the SecAI+ certification, which is focused on the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and the practical application of AI in cybersecurity. The exam is first of sere
A new professional certification focused on the security of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and the practical application of AI in cybersecurity was introduced today by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications.
For IT professionals with multiple years of work experience, CompTIA Xpert Series certifications in data, cloud networking, and cybersecurity validate their expert-level knowledge of business-critical technologies. CompTIA Tech+ and CompTIA AI Essentials help business professionals progress from digital literacy to digital fluency.
CompTIA’s latest updates to the AI and expert series are not just a certification refresh; they also reflect where the IT industry is heading. As Artificial Intelligence becomes embedded into cloud and security operations, organizations need more than certifications; they need real-world implementation.
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