Overview
CompTIA AutoOps+ is a CompTIA credential. Develop automation and operations skills including scripting, orchestration, and infrastructure as code concepts. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. CompTIA sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is a CompTIA Authorized Training Partner and an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. CompTIA sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, and IT Operations professionals seeking to automate repetitive tasks and advance into more strategic roles.
- Cloud Engineers, DevOps Practitioners, and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) who want to strengthen their automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise.
- IT professionals with 2 to 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure, cloud, or hybrid environments looking to earn the CompTIA AutoOps+ certification.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Foundations of AutoOps and IT Automation
Understanding the evolution, core principles, and business value of automation in enterprise IT operations, Differentiating between traditional operations, DevOps, DevSecOps, and AutoOps methodologies, and Identifying automation opportunities, use cases, and success metrics across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
- 02
Scripting and Programming for Automation
Mastering scripting fundamentals in Bash, PowerShell, and Python for operational tasks, Writing, testing, debugging, and versioning reusable automation scripts, and Integrating scripts with APIs, RESTful services, and external systems.
- 03
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Exploring declarative and imperative IaC approaches and their advantages, Implementing IaC with industry-standard tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation, and Managing infrastructure provisioning, versioning, testing, and deployment pipelines.
- 04
Version Control and Collaborative Practices
Advanced Git workflows, branching strategies, and repository management for infrastructure teams, Implementing pull requests, code reviews, and collaboration in multi-team AutoOps environments, and Integrating version control systems with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
- 05
Configuration Management
Understanding desired-state configuration and its role in scalable operations, Deploying and managing tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack, and Automating server, application, and endpoint configuration at enterprise scale.
- 06
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Designing, building, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for applications and infrastructure, Incorporating automated testing, security scanning, quality gates, and approval processes, and Implementing deployment strategies including blue-green, canary, and rolling updates.
- 07
Containerization and Orchestration
Implementing container fundamentals with Docker, best practices, and image management, Orchestrating workloads using Kubernetes, including pods, services, and deployments, and Managing networking, persistent storage, and scaling in containerized environments.
- 08
Monitoring, Logging, and Observability
Designing comprehensive monitoring strategies and performance metrics, Implementing centralized logging, metrics collection, and visualization platforms, and Configuring alerting, dashboards, and proactive incident detection.
- 09
Security Automation and SecOps
Embedding security controls into automation pipelines (shift-left security), Automating vulnerability scanning, compliance auditing, and policy enforcement, and Managing secrets, identity access, and zero-trust principles in automated environments.
- 10
Automation Governance, Strategy, and Business Alignment
Developing enterprise automation roadmaps, governance frameworks, and policies, Conducting risk assessments, mitigation planning, and operational resilience strategies, and Aligning automation initiatives with organizational goals, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
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- Duration
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- Format
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- Passing score
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- Cost
- Confirm the current U.S. voucher price on CompTIA's store before you buy (often listed in the mid-$300s to low-$400s USD in 2026)
- Delivery
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- Languages
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Experience and eligibility
2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps-related roles. Solid understanding of fundamental networking, operating systems (Linux and Windows), and basic cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, containers).
Renewal
Renewal rules for CompTIA AutoOps+ are set by CompTIA. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Automation strategy, infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD pipeline design, orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational resilience.
- Automation
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
CompTIA AutoOps+ questions
Is CompTIA AutoOps+ worth it?
CompTIA AutoOps+ is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for CompTIA proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Automation strategy, infrastructure as code, configuration management, CI/CD pipeline design, orchestration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational resilience., Automation, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is CompTIA AutoOps+?
You get Confirm on the vendor site in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. Delivery: Confirm delivery options on the vendor site. 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps-related roles. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does CompTIA AutoOps+ expire?
Renewal rules for CompTIA AutoOps+ are set by CompTIA. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with CompTIA AutoOps+?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the CompTIA AutoOps+ domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the CompTIA AutoOps+ exam cost?
Published pricing for CompTIA AutoOps+: Confirm the current U.S. voucher price on CompTIA's store before you buy (often listed in the mid-$300s to low-$400s USD in 2026). Vendors change voucher prices without notice, so confirm on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the CompTIA AutoOps+ prerequisites?
2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, network administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps-related roles. Solid understanding of fundamental networking, operating systems (Linux and Windows), and basic cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, containers).
What should I take after CompTIA AutoOps+?
After CompTIA AutoOps+, pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.