IT Industry Outlook 2026

CompTIA

CompTIA, Inc. is dedicated to unlocking potential for students, career changers, and professionals pursuing technology careers. Through education, training, certifications, and research, the industry promotes growth, builds a skilled workforce, and ensures that the benefits of technology are accessible to everyone. CompTIA plays a critical role in the global technology ecosystem, serving as the largest vendor-neutral credentialing organization for technology workers. It awards over 3.6 million globally recognized certifications to tech professionals across the full range of employers and industries. With technology a driving force across every industry sector and business function, CompTIA also stands at the forefront of supporting tech-adjacent job roles with digital fluency training and certification.Certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+ are benchmarks for foundational skills. For IT professionals with multiple years of work experience, CompTIA XPert Series certifications in data, cloud networking, and cybersecurity validate their expert-level knowledge of business-critical technologies. CompTIA Tech+ and CompTIA AI Essentials help professionals progress from digital literacy to digital fluency. CompTIA certification and learning content is continuously updated to align with industry trends and emering tech and innovation, ensuring that certified professionals possess relevant skills.