CompTIA Certifications & Courses

For IT beginners, advanced users & professionals

  • Globally recognized, independent certifications
  • CompTIA A+ industry standard
  • Cross-product practical knowledge for IT administration & support
Because CompTIA training courses are vendor-independent, you will acquire a solid foundation of IT skills that you can prove with internationally recognized certificates. With core certifications, you lay the foundation for your IT career before expanding your practical knowledge with further certifications and deepening your skills.
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CompTIA certificates: The foundation for your IT future

CompTIA A+ is the ideal introduction for anyone who wants to gain a foothold in IT. You will learn the basics of computers, networks and IT support – without any prior knowledge.

CompTIA Security+ helps you to develop an understanding of IT security. You will learn how to protect data and recognize security risks – an important topic in every company.

CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral, globally recognized and based on real-world requirements – making them particularly valuable for your professional development in IT.

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CompTIA certifications: Shaping your IT career with recognized standards

The CompTIA certifications are among the globally recognized proofs of competence in technical support and IT operations. Thanks to our vendor-independence, our CompTIA training courses provide you with a solid foundation of IT skills, which you can prove with internationally recognized certificates.

Core certifications lay the foundation for your IT career before you can expand your practical knowledge and deepen your skills with further certifications. With GFN, you have a professional provider at your side for your further training: we are an official CompTIA partner.

CompTIA certifications are particularly valuable because they are based on real-life professional requirements and are internationally valid. They help you to demonstrate sound knowledge - whether you are new to IT or want to develop your career.

What is CompTIA and why are the certifications so important?

CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) is a globally recognized professional association for IT standards and certifications. The association develops practical tests that assess IT skills independently of manufacturers or products.

CompTIA certifications are particularly valuable because they are based on real-life professional requirements and are internationally valid. They help you to demonstrate sound knowledge - whether you are new to IT or want to develop your career.

With CompTIA courses, you can expand your skills step by step and equip yourself for various IT areas - e.g. technical support, IT security or network administration.


Employers are looking for certified IT specialists

In the world of IT, demonstrable skills count - especially for career starters and lateral entrants. Your advantage with CompTIA certifications: They are manufacturer-independent. This means that after successful certification, you will be able to support computers and IT systems from all hardware manufacturers.

Companies value this flexibility and therefore rely on specialists who can be deployed quickly as all-rounders and have a comprehensive technical understanding. The certification test is often even a prerequisite for recruitment or promotion.

With a CompTIA certification, you increase your chances of finding a job and are recommended for exciting tasks in support, IT service, systems engineering and other central IT areas.

Your advantage with CompTIA certifications: They are manufacturer-independent. This means that after successful certification, you will be able to support computers and IT systems from all hardware manufacturers.

Whether you are an IT beginner or an experienced IT specialist - a CompTIA certification is worthwhile in any case and ensures a successful start and advancement in IT administration.

For whom are CompTIA certifications particularly interesting?

Whether you are an IT beginner or an experienced IT specialist - a CompTIA certification is worthwhile in any case and ensures a successful start and advancement in IT administration.

CompTIA certifications are recognized worldwide. You will acquire valuable practical knowledge and skills that you can apply across all products. CompTIA certifications are particularly interesting in the following cases:

  • You have little IT experience to date and would like to lay the foundations for your further development and specialization.
  • You are an IT security specialist, system administrator, network administrator or have a similar job role.
  • You already have IT experience and would like to substantiate and prove this with certificates.
  • CompTIA certification is a prerequisite for starting your career in a particular company or IT system house.

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I completed the CompTIA A+ course. This course was a perfect fit for me. And the lecturer did a great job preparing us for the exam. As the IT industry is looking for career changers, I think my chances are good.

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Yes, CompTIA certifications are also recognized and valued in Germany. Many German companies and authorities recognize CompTIA certificates as reliable proof of IT competence. Such a certificate will definitely make it easier for you to gain access to various IT professions.

Yes, the CompTIA A+ certification will still be in demand in 2025 as proof of technical IT fundamentals - especially among companies looking for new employees in support or IT service. The content of the certification is updated regularly and reflects current requirements, for example on Windows 11, cloud technologies, mobile devices and IT security.

CompTIA A+ is a good way for newcomers and career changers in IT to prove their technical understanding - without any previous work experience. Many employers value the vendor-independent orientation because it allows you to work flexibly in different IT environments.

The CompTIA A+ exam is easy to take - even for beginners. It does not require expert knowledge, but tests whether you understand and can apply the basics of IT, for example when setting up devices or solving computer problems. Many tasks are practical and show what you will need in your day-to-day work.

During your 2-month course with us, you will be comprehensively prepared for the exam - with easy-to-understand learning materials, practical exercises and targeted training. You will be confident and well prepared for the exam.

With the CompTIA A+ certification, you can enter many IT professions, especially in the field of technical support and IT service. Typical jobs include IT support specialist, helpdesk technician, IT service technician or junior system administrator. In these roles, you will help solve computer problems, set up devices, install software and manage networks. You will often work directly with colleagues or customers and ensure that the technology runs smoothly.

The certification shows that you have understood the basics of IT and are able to take on practical tasks. It is a good starting point for acquiring further certificates later on and developing your skills in the areas of networks, security or the cloud.

Most CompTIA certifications, e.g. A+ and Security+, are valid for 3 years. After that, you can extend them by taking new exams or courses. By keeping your certification up to date, you show employers that you keep pace with developments in IT - and remain attractive to the job market in the long term.

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