April 16, 2026

Fork in the Road: Choosing Between A+, Network+, and Security+

Fork in the Road: Choosing Between A+, Network+, and Security+

Send us Fan Mail This episode came straight from a listener question. They're currently a truck driver looking to transition into IT — and they wanted to know whether to start with A+, Network+, or Security+, and if they even need all three. Honestly? It's one of the most common questions I get. So in this episode I break it all down — what each cert is, where it can take you, so you can make a confident decision and get moving. IN THIS EPISODE: What the CompTIA Trifecta actually is Which c...

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This episode came straight from a listener question. They're currently a truck driver looking to transition into IT — and they wanted to know whether to start with A+, Network+, or Security+, and if they even need all three.
Honestly? It's one of the most common questions I get. So in this episode I break it all down — what each cert is, where it can take you, so you can make a confident decision and get moving.

IN THIS EPISODE:

What the CompTIA Trifecta actually is
Which cert makes sense depending on the path you want to take
Why networking and security go hand in hand
Community college vs. self-study — which one is right for you



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