CompTIA A+

A+ TrainingCompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration and troubleshooting of common PC systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

  • Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices.
  • Identify networking and security fundamentals.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices.
  • Install and configure peripheral components.
  • Manage system components.
  • Manage data storage.
  • Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations.
  • Identify network technologies.
  • Install and configure networking capabilities.
  • Support mobile digital devices.
  • Support printers and multifunction devices.
!Prerequisites
 
  • None. Recommended Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA A+ Part 1
220-1001

CompTIA A+ Part 2
220-1002

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA A+ Certifications issued in 2011 or later are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA Network+

Network+ TrainingThis course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. It is also suitable for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

  • Basics of networking theory, concepts and networking methods
  • Basics of networking data delivery
  • Networking media, cabling and hardware
  • Networking protocols and the OSI model
  • Networking Operating Systems
  • TCP/IP fundamentals
  • Networking security, including preventing and responding to incidents
!Prerequisites
 
  • None. It is highly recommended to achieve A+ Certification first.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA Network+
N10-007

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Network+ Certification

CompTIA Network+ Certifications issued in 2011 or later are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA Security+

Security+ TrainingCompTIA Security+ training from New Horizons KSA provides an excellent introduction to the security field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge that you can build upon—helping you advance your career in the months and years to come.

Whether your goal is to become Security+ certified for your job, to prove your basic knowledge of security concepts or to gain more knowledge to secure your network, expert training from New Horizons is the perfect solution.

This course is intended for students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts, application developers and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development and marketing.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn to:

  • Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security
  • Identify security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Manage data, application, and host security
  • Implement network security
  • Identify and implement access control and account management security measures
  • Manage certificates
  • Identify and implement compliance and operational security measures
  • Manage risk
  • Troubleshoot and manage security incidents
  • Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery
!Prerequisites
 
  • None, but CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA Security+
SY0-501

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Security+ Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certifications issued in 2011 or later are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

CASP TrainingCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification training from New Horizons KSA can provide you with the skills necessary to become CASP certified and ready for an advanced career in IT security.

This course is intended for IT professionals who have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. Students should have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on, technical security experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned to:

  • Manage risk in the enterprise
  • Integrate computing, communications, and business disciplines in the enterprise
  • Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise
  • Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques
  • Implement cryptographic techniques
  • Implement security controls for hosts
  • Implement security controls for storage
  • Analyze network security concepts, components, and architectures, and implement controls
  • Implement security controls for applications
  • Integrate hosts, storage, networks, and applications in a secure enterprise architecture
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments
  • Conduct incident and emergency responses
!Prerequisites
 
  • None, although it is strongly recommended that you have your CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. You should also have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on, technical security experience.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
CAS-002

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certifications are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Cybersecurity Analyst TrainingCompTIA’s Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) training from New Horizons KSA teaches students to apply behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security, providing critical knowledge and skills that are required to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats.

CySA+ is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as IT Security Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Security Engineer.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned to:

  • Manage risks and vulnerabilities
  • Configure and use threat detection tools
  • Understand roles, responsibilities, and the security framework
  • Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify areas of concern
  • Avoid, prevent, and respond to security incidents
  • Contain and eradicate threats
  • Understand security architecture, policies, and procedures
  • Better secure and protect applications and systems
!Prerequisites
 
  • Although not required, CompTIA suggests that students have earned their Network+, Security+ or equivalent knowledge and have a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience. CySA+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA CySA+
CS0-001

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA CySA+ certification

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certifications are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA PenTestCompTIA’s PenTest+ training from New Horizons KSA teaches students to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively communicate results.

CompTIA’s PenTest+ Certification course introduces some general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, allowing students to work through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests, including the ability to:

  • Plan and scope penetration tests
  • Conduct passive reconnaissance
  • Perform non-technical tests to gather information
  • Conductive active reconnaissance
  • Analyze vulnerabilities
  • Penetrate networks
  • Exploit host-based vulnerabilities
  • Test applications Complete post-exploit tasks
  • Analyze and report pen test results
!Prerequisites
 
  • While there is no required prerequisite, PenTest+ is intended to follow CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience and has a technical, hands-on focus.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA PenTest+
PT0-001

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA PenTest+ Certification

CompTIA PenTest+ Certifications are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA Project+

Project+ TrainingCompTIA Project+ certification training validates knowledge of project management principles. The project management profession is growing rapidly and with that comes increase competitiveness in job market.

Project+ certification sets you apart from other applicants as it demonstrates skills beyond just technical knowledge. It validates your skills to lead and build relationships, complete projects on time, and within budget.

Project+ training at New Horizons KSA teaches the student to:

  • Identify the fundamentals of project management
  • Perform the pre-project setup
  • Initiate a project
  • Plan project strategies
  • Develop project schedules
  • Plan project staffing, communications, and quality
  • Plan project risk management
  • Plan project costs
  • Plan project costs
  • Plan for change management and transitions
  • Manage project execution
  • Manage project procurement
  • Monitor project performance
  • Monitor and control project constraints
  • Monitor project risks and procurements
  • Perform project closure
!Prerequisites
 
  • Although not required, it is recommended that candidates have a minimum of one year of experience managing, directing or participating in small- to medium-scale projects.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CERTIFICATION PATH

CompTIA Project+
PX0-003

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Project+ Certification

The CompTIA Project+ certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Linux+

Linux+ TrainingCompTIA Linux+ certification provides a basic foundation for individuals to work and maintain Linux installations. Linux+ certification is valuable for those new to or currently working within the Linux operation system.

With Linux+ training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn to:

  • Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks
  • Manage user and group accounts
  • Manage partitions and the Linux filesystem
  • Manage various files in Linux
  • Work with Linux permissions and ownership
  • Print files
  • Manage packages
  • Manage kernel services
  • Work with the Bash shell and shell scripts
  • Manage jobs and processes
  • Manage system services
  • Configure network services
  • Configure basic Internet services
  • Implement measures to secure a Linux system
  • Manage hardware associated with Linux systems
  • Troubleshoot Linux system issues
  • Install the Linux operating system
  • Configure the GUI
!Prerequisites
 
  • Although not required, it is strongly recommended that candidates have both their
    A+ and Network+ Certifications before acquiring a Linux+ Certification.
 

Step 1

Take These Courses

CompTIA Linux+ Certification

Step 2

Take This Exam

CompTIA Linux+
XK0-004

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Linux+

The CompTIA Linux+ certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Server+

Server+ TrainingCompTIA Server+ Certification authenticates knowledge of server hardware and software. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at IT professionals, network support technicians, and hardware specialists with previous experience in the IT industry.

With Server+ training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn:

  • Various types of server storage systems
  • How to install hardware components and configure servers
  • How to resolve issues involved in upgrading server components
  • How to secure, access, and remotely manage server hardware
  • Disaster recovery concepts and techniques
!Prerequisites
 
  • None. Recommended Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems, A+ Certification, and 18 to 24 months of IT experience.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA Server+
SK0-004

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Server+ Certification

The CompTIA Server+ certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Cloud Essentials

Cloud Essentials TrainingCompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification provides IT professionals with the necessary skills to operate effectively in a cloud environment. Understanding cloud based technologies is a highly desired skill, as businesses and enterprises move to this innovative, cost saving storage solution.

With CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn:

  • Key concepts and terminology within cloud based technologies
  • Processes involved in the evolving data center in the private cloud
  • How to manage systems that have already adopted some type of cloud infrastructure
  • Business and operational aspects of running a cloud
  • A basic knowledge of Iaas, SaaS, PaaS, and DRaas
  • Impacts of IT Service Management
!Prerequisites
 
  • None, although at least six months working in an environment that markets or relies on IT-related services is recommended.
 

Step 1

Take These Courses

CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification

Step 2

Take These Exams

CL0-001

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification

The CompTIA Cloud Essentials certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Cloud+

Cloud+ TrainingAs more and more businesses shift their IT operations to cloud platforms, skills in cloud computing and virtualization have become a frequently required qualification for IT professionals. Adding CompTIA Cloud+ to your resume demonstrates your ability to implement and maintain cloud technologies and enables you to jump into a rapidly growing market:

  • 9 out of 10 companies use some form of cloud technology.
  • 60 percent of companies have 30 percent or more of their IT systems in the cloud. ¹
  • Cloud computing is estimated to generate nearly 7 million jobs worldwide by the end of 2015.²
  • The global cloud computing market is projected to reach $270 billion by 2020.¹

With CompTIA Cloud+ Certification training at New Horizons KSA, the student will learn competency in cloud models, virtualization, infrastructure, security, resource management and business continuity.

!Prerequisites
 
  • None, but 24 to 36 months of work experience in networking, storage or IT data center administration and familiarity with any major hypervisor technologies for server virtualization are recommended.
 

Step 1

Take These Courses

CompTIA Cloud+

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA Cloud+
CVO-001

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

Cloud+ Certifications are valid for three years. To keep your certification current, you must complete Continuing Education Units. Learn more about CEUs here.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

IT Fundamentals TrainingIn this course, students will identify PC components, work with files and folders, and conduct basic software installations. This course will provide students with the fundamental skills and concepts required to maintain, support, and work efficiently with personal computers.

In addition, it covers the essential skills and information needed to set up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware and software components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices.

!Prerequisites
 
  • None. This is an introductory course and requires only basic Windows end-user skills.
 

Step 1

Take These Courses

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification

Step 2

Take These Exams

CompTIA IT Fundamentals
FCO-U51

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Certification

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Train The Trainer+ (CTT+)

CTT+ TrainingIn the CompTIA CTT+ course, students will learn how to plan and prepare to teach a course, and how to select and implement various delivery methods. It covers how to demonstrate professional conduct and content expertise, how to use communication and presentation skills to facilitate learning, and how to establish and maintain a learner-centered environment.

Students will also learn techniques for evaluating learner performance throughout an event and techniques for evaluating their training performance and delivery of a course.

Topics covered include:

  • Planning and preparation
  • Exploring delivery methods and media
  • Credibility and communications
  • Group facilitation
  • Evaluating a training event
!Prerequisites
 
  • None, but 6 to 12 months of trainer/instructor experience is recommended.
 

Step 2

Take These Exams

TKO-201 CTT+ Essentials

And either

TKO-202 CTT+ Classroom Performance Based Exam

Or

TKO-203 CTT+ Virtual Classroom Performance Based Exam

Step 3

Earn These Certifications

CompTIA Train The Trainer+ (CTT+) Certification

The CompTIA Train The Trainer+ (CTT+) certification is considered good for life and does not need to be renewed.

CompTIA Training KSA

CompTIA offers the most recognized entry-level certifications in the IT industry. CompTIA training covers breadth and depth across critical technology subject areas to help you advance your career in IT and prepare for CompTIA certifications.

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CompTIA Courses

With CompTIA training, you’ll gain:

  • Widely respected certifications that major technology companies require for employment
  • A 5-15 percent higher salary than your colleagues who aren’t certified
  • Confidence to enter the IT industry and start applying to jobs
  • Experience required to pursue advanced certifications in the future

Whether you’re just entering the IT field or want to brush up on the basics, CompTIA training courses help you gain expertise to get ahead in your career. Having CompTIA certifications under your belt shows employers that you’re serious about your career and separates you from non-certified candidates.

KSA CompTIA training from New Horizons prepares you for all the current CompTIA certifications including A+, Net+, Security+, Linux+, Project+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Server+ and more.

New Horizons KSA offers award-winning courses that are continually updated to keep up with the changing requirements for professional certifications. Our simulations include task-based multi-path scenarios to provide real-world practice and prepare you for employment.

KSA CompTIA training from New Horizons is ideal for people pursuing careers in growing technology fields, including:

  • Security
  • Networking
  • Cloud computing
  • Server and Linux administration
  • Project management

STACKABLE CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA recently launched a major expansion of its credentialing program with the introduction of CompTIA Stackable Certifications, which are earned by achieving a combination of related CompTIA certifications along the CompTIA infrastructure or cybersecurity pathways. Stackable certifications recognize deep expertise and strong commitment to continuous professional development and growth. Students do not need to do anything additional to earn these certifications. If a student has earned the relevant individual certifications, he will automatically receive the appropriate stackable certification.  

CompTIA Stackable Certifications follow the two CompTIA Career Pathways:

  • CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway

CompTIA Infrastructure Career Pathway

CompTIA’s Infrastructure Career Pathway validates the skillsets needed across IT operations, deepening mastery of skills and broadening the number of IT infrastructure roles in which one can contribute.

Specialist (early-career IT professionals with 0–2 years of experience)

  • A+ and Network+ = CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS)
  • A+ and Linux+ = CompTIA Systems Support Specialist (CSSS)

Professional (mid-level IT professionals with 2–5 years of experience)

  • Network+ and Cloud+ = CompTIA Cloud Admin Professional (CCAP)
  • Network+ and Server+ = CompTIA Network Infrastructure Professional (CNIP)
  • Network+ and Linux+ = CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP)

CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway helps technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.

Specialist (early-career IT professionals with 0–2 years of experience)

  • A+ and Network+ and Security+ = CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS)

Professional (mid-level IT professionals with 2–5 years of experience)

  • Security+ and Cloud+ = CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)
  • Security+ and CySA+ = CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)

Expert (established IT professionals with more than 5 years of experience)

  • Security+ and CySA+ and CASP = CompTIA Security Analytics Expert (CSAE)

More stackable certifications are expected.

Stackable certifications require active CE certifications. Good-for-life certification holders may earn these stackable certifications by re-certifying and validating that their skills are up to date

Value of Certification

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CompTIA Certifications

CompTIA is the world's leading technology association. CompTIA helps IT professionals advance with industry-leading certifications and business credentials in areas such as PC maintenance, networking technologies and security.

Here are the top five reasons to get CompTIA certified:

  1. Learn skills to get a new job: CompTIA certifications verify you have critical basic technology skills and know how to get the job done.
  2. Preserve your job and salary: As the economic landscape continues to evolve, certifications can lock you into tiered salary levels and prove you have expertise that stands above the rest.
  3. Pursue a new specialty: CompTIA certifications help candidates qualify for new job opportunities and enter different technology fields.
  4. Stand out in the resume pile: Validated CompTIA certifications on your resume help you stand out among other applicants, giving you a greater opportunity for an interview.
  5. IT is Everywhere: IT skills are in high demand in most companies and industries.

Continuing Education

CompTIA Continuing Education Program

The following CompTIA certifications obtained after January 1, 2011 are only valid for a period of three years:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • CompTIA Cloud+

To keep certifications current, students must gain CompTIA continuing education units. This can be done in different ways including:

  • Taking relevant training
  • Passing the most current CompTIA certification exam
  • Obtaining other approved industry certifications

As an authorized CompTIA training provider, New Horizons KSA can help you maintain your CompTIA certification through the most current classes and certifications.

The table below shows the financial and CEU totals required for renewal of each certification:

  Annual CE Program Fee Total three year fee required for program completion Continuing Education Units required for program completion
CompTIA A+ $25 $75 20
CompTIA Network+ $50 $150 30
CompTIA Security+ $50 $150 50
CompTIA CASP $50 $150 75
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ $50 $150 60
CompTIA Cloud+ $50 $150 50