IT pros hoping to land a specific type of networking job require training that prepares them for the role they want to assume. CompTIA Project+ does this, covering the skills needed for specific job roles, whereas CCNA covers the skills needed to work on Cisco products, regardless of role.

This means that if a hiring manager wanted to quickly onboard a new network support specialist or network administrator, for example, someone with CompTIA Project+ may have a leg up on someone with CCNA because they know and possess the skills needed for the job and can apply those skills to any equipment.

CompTIA Project+ provides deep knowledge of computer networking and ensures IT pros have all the skills they need to function effectively in the following roles: