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CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ vs 3 alternatives compared

Exam fee, level, duration, validity and salary side by side. Blank cells mean we do not have verified data yet.

CompTIA Network+CCNA - Cisco Certified Network AssociateCCNP EnterpriseCCNP Data Center
VendorCompTIACiscoCiscoCisco
LevelBeginnerIntermediateAdvancedAdvanced
Exam fee$358$330$400+$400+
Duration90 minutes———
Passing score720 (on a scale of 100-900)———
Valid for3 years———
Typical salary$65K–$85K$80K–$110K$110K–$145K$115K–$150K
PrerequisitesCompTIA A+ certification with 9‑12 months of hands‑on experience as a junior network admi…———

Which should you choose?

Should I take CompTIA Network+ or CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate first?

CompTIA Network+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CompTIA Network+ or CCNP Enterprise first?

CompTIA Network+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take CompTIA Network+ or CCNP Data Center first?

CompTIA Network+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.