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CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ Syllabus
Vendor-neutral foundational IT certifications widely used in the UK for support, networking and cybersecurity roles.. The complete CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ outline — 6 subjects, 26 chapters and 105 topics — laid out so you can see exactly what has to be covered and tick each item off as you go.
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ subjects
Each subject below has its own page with the full chapter → topic → sub-topic tree and a set of real exam-style flashcards.
5 chapters · 24 topics · 52 sub-topics
CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102)4 chapters · 22 topics · 43 sub-topics
CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009)5 chapters · 16 topics · 31 sub-topics
CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009)5 chapters · 16 topics · 29 sub-topics
CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701)3 chapters · 12 topics · 26 sub-topics
CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701)4 chapters · 15 topics · 31 sub-topics
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ flashcard decks
395 question-and-answer cards across 6 decks, written against this syllabus. Preview any deck free.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101) — 72 cards
- CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102) — 89 cards
- CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009) — 51 cards
- CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009) — 52 cards
- CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701) — 56 cards
- CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701) — 75 cards
How to work through the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus
The outline on this page is arranged the way the syllabus itself is: subject, then chapter, then topic, then sub-topic. That last level is what most study plans skip, and it is where coverage actually goes wrong — a chapter marked "done" often has three sub-topics inside it that were never touched.
Weight your plan accordingly: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101) carries 24 topics while CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701) carries 12. Giving both the same number of weeks is the most common planning mistake for CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+.
The ~120 hour estimate above is a first pass only: roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic. Revision cycles, past papers and mocks sit on top of that number.
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus?
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ covers 6 subjects: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101), CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102), CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009), CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009), CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701) and CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701). Together they contain 26 chapters and 105 named topics.
How many topics does the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus contain?
The full CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ outline breaks down into 26 chapters, 105 topics and 212 sub-topics. CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101) is the largest single subject with 24 topics across 5 chapters.
How long does it take to cover the whole CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus?
Roughly 120 hours for one full pass. That estimate allows about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, so it is first-pass coverage — revision, past papers and mock tests sit on top of it. At 3 hours a day that is about 6 weeks.
Are there CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ flashcards?
Yes — 395 question-and-answer flashcards across 6 decks, one per subject, written against this syllabus. A sample of every deck is readable on this site for free, and the complete decks are in the Examius app.
Is this CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus free to use?
Yes. Every page here is free to read, and importing the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus into the Examius app to tick off topics as you finish them is free too, in United Kingdom and everywhere else. No account is needed to start.
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