With organizations increasingly reliant on automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps workflows, IT teams need professionals who can automate manual processes, manage configuration changes, and support reliable delivery pipelines across different environments.
CompTIA AutoOps+ gives systems administrators, cloud administrators, network operations specialists, and DevOps professionals a focused way to validate those skills.
What is the CompTIA AutoOps+ certification?
AutoOps+ is an expansion certification focused on IT automation, scripting, system configuration, and CI/CD. It helps infrastructure professionals bridge the gap between traditional IT operations and modern DevOps practices.
Unlike a full job-role certification, an expansion certification is shorter and more focused, helping IT professionals build skills tied to emerging technologies and practices.
The certification is built for professionals who already work in or are moving into infrastructure roles. It is especially relevant for IT pros who want to automate operations, support cloud and hybrid environments, streamline infrastructure management, and build a stronger foundation for DevOps-related work.
A key part of the AutoOps+ value proposition is vendor neutrality. Instead of focusing only on one cloud provider or one toolset, AutoOps+ validates broadly applicable automation concepts that can be used across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, and other environments.
Key exam details
- Exam version: V1
- Launch date: June 2, 2026
- Number of questions: Maximum of 60
- Question types: Multiple choice and performance-based
- Length of test: 60 minutes
- Passing score: 600 on a scale of 900
- Language: English
- Recommended experience: 2–3 years in a core IT operations role, such as network, cloud, or systems administrator
- Recommended certifications: CompTIA Network+, Linux+, Cloud+, Server+, or similar certifications
What skills and exam domains does AutoOps+ cover?
The CompTIA AutoOps+ certification validates practical automation skills across four core domains that reflect how modern IT teams manage infrastructure, applications, and deployment pipelines. Candidates are expected to understand scripting, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and secure software delivery practices.
- Automation Coding Concepts: Covers the scripting and coding fundamentals used to automate IT operations, including Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Candidates learn how automation can reduce manual tasks, improve consistency, and support scalable infrastructure management.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Focuses on provisioning and managing infrastructure through code rather than manual processes. Topics include tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation, along with the principles that allow organizations to deploy resources consistently across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Configuration Management and API Integration: Examines how IT teams automate system configuration, integrate tools and platforms through APIs, and maintain consistent environments at scale. This domain emphasizes operational efficiency and automation across increasingly complex infrastructures.
- Secure Continuous Delivery: Covers the technologies and processes used to automate software delivery while maintaining security and reliability. Candidates should understand tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions, along with deployment workflows that support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices.
How does AutoOps+ compare to other DevOps certifications?
CompTIA AutoOps+ is not intended to replace platform-specific DevOps certifications. Instead, it provides a vendor-neutral foundation in automation and DevOps practices that can apply across multiple platforms.
- With the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification, professionals focus deeply on AWS services and is best suited for professionals working primarily in AWS environments.
- Microsoft AZ-400: DevOps Engineer Expert focuses on Azure DevOps and the Microsoft ecosystem.
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate focuses specifically on Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Docker Certified Associate focuses on containerization.
CompTIA AutoOps+ is broader. It covers scripting, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, REST API operations, CI/CD pipelines, secrets management, and secure delivery practices. That makes it especially useful for IT professionals who work across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments rather than in a single vendor ecosystem.
Who should take CompTIA AutoOps+?
CompTIA AutoOps+ is designed for IT professionals with two to three years of experience in a core operations role who want to build or validate automation skills. It is a strong fit for systems administrators, cloud administrators, network operations specialists, infrastructure engineers, and junior to mid-level DevOps professionals.
- For systems administrators, AutoOps+ helps validate the ability to automate configuration, provisioning, and troubleshooting across mixed IT environments.
- For cloud administrators and cloud engineers, it supports skills in automated resource deployment, REST API operations, and cloud-native toolchains.
- For network operations specialists, it supports the use of automation for configuration, security policies, and Infrastructure as Code.
The certification can also support professionals moving toward roles such as DevOps engineer, automation engineer, platform engineer, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practitioner, or IT automation architect.
How can you prepare for the AutoOps+ exam?
Candidates can prepare for CompTIA AutoOps+ using CompTIA CertMaster learning products.
- CertMaster Study supports concept instruction and exam preparation.
- CertMaster Labs provides hands-on practice using real machines and networks.
- CertMaster Perform combines instruction, hands-on practice, and assessments for a more complete training experience.
Does AutoOps+ meet DoD 8140 requirements?
CompTIA AutoOps+ is designed to comply with the ISO 17024 standard and is pending ANAB review and approval. CompTIA plans to seek ISO 17024 accreditation through ANAB and DoD 8140 approval after launch.
Because accreditation and mapping are pending, candidates and employers should not treat AutoOps+ as fully approved for DoD 8140 requirements until that approval is finalized.
Do you need coding experience for AutoOps+?
You do not need to be a software engineer to pursue CompTIA AutoOps+, but you should be comfortable with basic scripting and automation concepts. The exam covers Bash, PowerShell, Python, Git workflows, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipeline concepts.
For traditional IT operations professionals, AutoOps+ is designed to help build the automation skills now used across modern infrastructure roles.
Is AutoOps+ worth it for IT professionals?
CompTIA AutoOps+ may be valuable for IT professionals who want to move from manual infrastructure administration into more automated, cloud-connected, and DevOps-oriented work.
For employers, AutoOps+ can help identify professionals with validated automation skills who can support operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and contribute to more reliable infrastructure workflows. For IT professionals, it can help demonstrate readiness for roles that require automation, hybrid infrastructure management, and DevOps collaboration.
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