Prepare for CompTIA Data+ through an RDE certification-preparation route covering data concepts, data acquisition and preparation, analysis, visualisation, governance, quality and the communication of insights.
CompTIA Data+ is a vendor-neutral data analytics certification for professionals who work with data to support organisational decisions. RDE offers a certification-preparation route aligned to the current CompTIA Data+ objectives.
What the preparation covers
The route develops understanding of data concepts and environments, data acquisition and preparation, analysis methods, data visualisation and reporting, data governance, quality and controls, and the communication of findings to stakeholders. Learners prepare against the current Data+ assessment objectives in force at the time of study.
Exam and certification
RDE does not currently include a CompTIA exam voucher with this preparation route. Candidates register for and pay for the official CompTIA examination separately through CompTIA's current authorised exam-booking process. CompTIA awards the certification after successful completion of the applicable assessment.
Who this route is for
This route is suitable for junior Data Analysts, Business Data Analysts, reporting professionals and digital practitioners who want a vendor-neutral foundation in practical data analysis.
Entry guidance
CompTIA recommends eighteen to twenty-four months in a data analyst or similar role, with familiarity with databases, analytical tools, statistics and visualisation.
Practical preparation
Clean an example dataset, build a report and explain how you checked quality and communicated the findings. These are suggested practice activities. RDE will confirm the preparation format and any available lab access before enrolment.
Assessment format
The current DA0-002 assessment lasts 90 minutes, with a maximum of 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions. Check the official booking process for current delivery and identification requirements.
Validity and renewal
Three years from award; renew before expiry through an eligible CompTIA Continuing Education route. Eligible renewal activities, evidence and fees depend on the credential and renewal path. Check the official policy before arranging renewal.
Career development
Combine certification preparation with practical evidence and relevant experience. Discuss your current skills and target role with RDE when selecting a route.
Official resources
Verify current CompTIA certification and objectives
Next step
Register your interest and RDE will confirm current preparation availability and whether a data-analysis foundation route is recommended first.
Issuer guidance reviewed: 6 October 2026. Next scheduled review: 6 January 2027.