About how long would it take me to be prepared enough to pass the Security+ exam?
So I am wondering about how fast could I learn Security+ in order to pass the exam? I know the answers to this question can vary, so I will try to provide a bit more info. Having just passed the Network+ exam, if I were to start studying for Security+. How long do you think it would take me if I have the ability to study 3 hours a day, 4 days a week and maybe a half an hour here and there 1-2 days a week in which I am working? I would say I am an average learner and by that I mean, I am not a genius but if I put in the effort it shouldn't be too difficult. That is the question I was really wondering. However, we can assume the same situation for Linux+ if anyone could answer that one as well. I am a current Linux user and understand the basics and last Python+? Although, I would want to have a good understanding of Python+ in case I decide to go into a career involving programming.
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Security+, eJPT, CySA+, PenTest+,
Cisco CyberOps, GCIH, VHL,
In progress: OSCP
I teach Linux+ to young adults. About a third of each group already have some experience running Linux for hobbies or for programming/development. Maybe one or two in each group are pretty die-hard about it.
My track with these students consists of almost 100 hours of classroom contact time: lectures, demoes and labs. They also need to do homework, with more reading and more labs. Generally speaking you can expect them to put in 140-200 hours.
The first-pass rate on their exam is 50-70%.
There are a few Python exams, I think Microsoft has an MTA on it... but nothing from CompTIA.