CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course & Practice Exam

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course & Practice Exam on Udemy is $189.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $12.99 — a saving of $177.00, or 93% off the standard rate Spread across 31h of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $0.42 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Jason Dion walks you through fundamental Security Concepts, navigating Threats, Vulnerabilities, & Remedies, and decoding Security Architecture — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 528,363 students and holds a 4.7-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: Basic familiarity with computer networks, administration, and security is helpful (But, all required information will be covered during the course); (Helpful, but not required) Completion of the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 31h of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.