Programs & Certifications

At Global Tech Academy, every program is built around one goal: graduating students who are certified, confident, and career-ready.

Each CompTIA certification course is industry-recognized, hands-on, and delivered online with flexible scheduling to fit your family's life.

Your Certification Pathway

Tech+  →  A+  →  Network+  →  Security+  →  CySA+  →  AI Fundamentals

Students can start at any level based on their current skills and goals.

Each certification builds toward a stronger career and college profile.

Program Snapshot

Certification Focus Area Career Outcome Level
CompTIA Tech+ Foundational IT literacy Entry-Level Tech Support Beginner
CompTIA A+ Hardware, software, troubleshooting IT Support Technician Foundational
CompTIA Network+ Networking fundamentals Network Technician Intermediate
CompTIA Security+ Cybersecurity essentials & risk Security Specialist Intermediate
CompTIA CySA+ Threat detection & incident response Cybersecurity Analyst Advanced
AI Fundamentals AI concepts, tools & real-world use AI-Ready Professional All Levels

Each program includes:

✓ Expert-led instruction from industry-certified educators.  ✓ Hands-on labs and real-world projects.  ✓ Flexible online delivery — learn at your pace.

✓ Exam preparation and certification support.  ✓ College credit opportunities upon completion.  ✓ Step Up for Students scholarship accepted.

CompTIA Tech+

Your First Step Into the Digital Economy

Tech+ is the starting point for students who are new to IT — and it's the foundation every future certification is built on.

If your student is curious about how computers work, what happens behind every app and website, and how to solve everyday technology problems — Tech+ gives them the language, the skills, and the confidence to move forward.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • PC hardware: components, installation, and maintenance.
  • Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile.
  • Troubleshooting methodology and problem resolution.
  • Networking basics and connectivity.
  • Security fundamentals and best practices.
  • Virtualization and cloud computing concepts.

Career Outcomes

  • IT Support Technician — avg. $45,000–$55,000/yr.
  • Help Desk Specialist.
  • Desktop Support Analyst.
  • Technical Support Representative.
  • Field Service Technician.


The Tech+ Advantage


Students who complete Tech+ don't just know technology — they understand it.

That's the difference between using a computer and building a career with one.

CompTIA A+

Hands-On IT Skills. Job-Ready Graduates.

CompTIA A+ is the industry's most recognized entry-level IT certification — and the most common minimum requirement for IT support roles.

Students who earn their A+ prove they can troubleshoot real systems, support real users, and solve real problems. Employers trust it because it's earned, not assumed.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • PC hardware: components, installation, and maintenance.
  • Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile.
  • Troubleshooting methodology and problem resolution.
  • Networking basics and connectivity.
  • Security fundamentals and best practices.
  • Virtualization and cloud computing concepts.

Career Outcomes

  • IT Support Technician — avg. $45,000–$55,000/yr.
  • Help Desk Specialist.
  • Desktop Support Analyst.
  • Technical Support Representative.
  • Field Service Technician.


Why A+ First?


93% of employers recognize CompTIA A+ when making hiring decisions.

It's not just a certification — it's the key that opens the door to an IT career.

CompTIA Network+

Connect. Configure. Command the Network.

Every organization runs on a network — and every network needs someone who understands it. CompTIA Network+ prepares students to build, manage, and troubleshoot the networks that power modern business.

Network+ certified students are ready to step into technical roles that are in demand across every sector: education, healthcare, finance, government, and tech.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • Network architecture and design fundamentals.
  • TCP/IP protocols and subnetting.
  • Wireless networking and security.
  • Network troubleshooting and diagnostic tools.
  • Cloud and virtualization networking concepts.
  • Network monitoring and performance optimization.

Career Outcomes

  • Junior Network Technician — avg. $50,000–$65,000/yr.
  • Network Administrator.
  • Systems Administrator.
  • IT Infrastructure Specialist.

Network+ opens the door to higher certifications


Network+ is the gateway to Security+ and CySA+ — building toward the most

in-demand and highest-paying roles in the tech industry.

CompTIA Security+

Protect the Digital World. Build a Career in Cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity is the fastest-growing field in the digital economy — and Security+ is the industry's baseline certification for entering it. Every industry is under digital attack daily, and organizations are urgently hiring qualified professionals to defend their systems.

Students who earn Security+ are positioned to launch careers in one of the most secure and in-demand fields of this generation.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • Threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
  • Risk management and compliance frameworks.
  • Identity and access management (IAM).
  • Cryptography and public key infrastructure (PKI).
  • Network and cloud security architecture.
  • Incident response and disaster recovery basics.

Career Outcomes

  • Security Specialist — avg. $65,000–$85,000/yr.
  • Junior Security Analyst.
  • Systems Security Administrator.
  • IT Auditor.
  • U.S. Department of Defense approved baseline certification.

Cybersecurity Is No Longer Optional — for Anyone.


Every industry needs cybersecurity professionals. Security+ graduates are ready

to step into roles that protect hospitals, banks, schools, and governments.

CompTIA CySA+

Detect Threats. Respond Fast. Protect Everything.

CySA+ is the advanced cybersecurity certification for students who want to move beyond the basics and into the front lines of digital defense. It's the credential that Security Operations Centers (SOC), government agencies, and enterprise security teams look for when hiring analysts.

If your student is ready to be the person organizations call when something goes wrong — CySA+ is their next step.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • Threat and vulnerability management.
  • Security operations and monitoring.
  • Incident response lifecycle.
  • Digital forensics fundamentals.
  • Security architecture and toolsets.
  • Behavioral analytics and anomaly detection.

Career Outcomes

  • Cybersecurity Analyst — avg. $75,000–$100,000/yr.
  • SOC Analyst (Tier 1 / Tier 2).
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst.
  • Incident Responder.
  • Vulnerability Analyst.

CySA+ = Career Security in an Insecure World


The demand for cybersecurity analysts is projected to grow 35% through 2031 —

one of the fastest job growths of any profession. CySA+ is the credential that gets

students in the room.

AI Fundamentals

Understand the Technology Shaping Every Industry.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future technology — it is the present reality of every business, healthcare system, financial institution, and creative industry. Students who understand AI will have an advantage in every career they pursue.

AI Fundamentals at Global Tech Academy prepares students to understand, evaluate, and work alongside AI tools with confidence and critical thinking.

What Your Student Will Learn

  • Core AI and machine learning concepts.
  • How AI tools are built and how they work.
  • Real-world AI applications across industries.
  • Ethical use of AI and data privacy.
  • Prompt engineering and AI collaboration.
  • AI tools in cybersecurity, business, and creative fields.

Why This Matters Now

Employers are actively looking for young professionals who understand AI — not just how to use it, but how to work with it responsibly and creatively. AI literacy is quickly becoming as essential as digital literacy was in the 2000s.

The Student Who Understands AI Leads — Everywhere.


From healthcare to cybersecurity to entrepreneurship — AI fluency is the competitive

edge of the next generation. Give your student that edge today.