CompTIA · Professional Certification · Foundational
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)
Crydd Score 83
Demand Stable
Career Value Moderate
Recognition Strong
ITF+ at a glance
- Provider
- CompTIA
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- IT Support
- Level
- Foundational
- Cost
- $134
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time to earn
- 3–6 weeks
- Validity
- Does not expire
- Format
- About 75 questions, 60 minutes
- Prerequisites
- None; designed for absolute beginners
What is ITF+?
CompTIA's absolute-beginner credential, sitting a step below the A+. It confirms basic IT literacy — concepts, hardware, software, networking, and security fundamentals — for someone deciding whether a tech career fits.
Skills it covers
- IT concepts and terminology
- Hardware and software basics
- Networking basics
- Security fundamentals
Is ITF+ worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 83Choose it if
You are completely new to IT, still in school, or exploring a career switch, and want a gentle, non-expiring first credential before committing to the more demanding A+.
Consider alternatives if
You already have some hands-on IT exposure — skip straight to the A+, which is the credential help-desk and support employers actually recognise for hiring.
Why we say so
ITF+ is a low-stakes on-ramp that builds vocabulary and confidence, but it is a stepping stone rather than a hiring credential, so its value is mainly as preparation for the A+.
Market demand
ITF+ is rarely a hiring requirement itself; its value is as a confidence-building foundation that leads into the A+, which is the genuine entry credential for support roles.
Where ITF+ takes you
- IT Support Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
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Careers ITF+ leads to
The professional paths this certification genuinely serves — browse every relevant credential for each.
A sensible order
Where ITF+ sits on the path — build up, then step on.
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