CompTIA Boot Camps

Eligibility and Sign Up: Current and former EFSC students who have successfully completed, with a grade of “A” or “B” a prerequisite computer course for the boot camp of interest, and who have the recommendation from the instructor who taught the course can qualify for the a boot camp with no cost for the training. To sign up or ask questions about a camp, contact the instructor listed below with each camp.

What is a boot camp? Each camp is a series of two to four sessions, with each session lasting four hours, that are designed to provide participants test preparation for a popular CompTIA industry certification exam. These sessions focus on targeted areas of study, and hands-on, real-world practice exams. Successful completion of this camp qualifies the participant for a free voucher to take the industry certification exam at EFSC, a substantial savings. Boot camp instructors assist with the online and on-campus by appointment options for the CompTIA certification testing following the boot camp.

When and where are the camps? Boot camps can be offered during EFSC's Fall, Spring and Summer terms, with the schedule posted below as camps are available.

CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201 - required in addition to 1202 to earn A+ certification)

Visit the CompTIA A+ website for additional information on the benefits of this certification. CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization, and cloud computing. Students can start with either the Core 1 or Core 2 boot camp, but must pass both exams to earn the A+ Certification.
Pre-requisite EFSC Course: CET 1176 - Computer Maintenance and Repair
Camp Dates & Times (both sessions are required): 9 AM - 1 PM both Fridays; May 1, 2026 and May 29, 2026
Location: Melbourne CITE Building 17, Room 207
Email Instructor for Eligibility & Registration: Matt Leppek, 321-433-7600, leppekm@easternflorida.edu

CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202 - required in addition to 1201 to earn A+ certification)

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers operating systems, security, software, and operational procedures. Students can start with either the Core 1 or Core 2 boot camp, but must pass both exams to earn the A+ Certification. Visit the CompTIA A+ website for additional information on the benefits of this certification.
Pre-requisite EFSC Course: CET 1176 - Computer Maintenance and Repair
Camp Dates & Times (both sessions are required): 9 AM - 1 PM both Fridays; June 5, 2026 and June 26, 2026
Location: Melbourne CITE Building 17, Room 207
Email Instructor for Eligibility & Registration: Matt Leppek, 321-433-7600, leppekm@easternflorida.edu

CompTIA Network+ (N10-008)

Visit the CompTIA Network+ website for additional information on the benefits of this certification
Pre-requisite EFSC Course: CTSC 1134 - Network+
Camp Dates & Times (both sessions are required): 9 AM - 1 PM both Friday, May 1, 2026 and May 29, 2026
Location: Melbourne CITE Building 17, Room 208
Email Instructor for Eligibility & Registration: Dan Mondshein, 321-433-5059, mondsheind@easternflorida.edu

CompTIA Security+

Visit the CompTIA Security+ website for additional information on the benefits of this certification.
Pre-requisite EFSC Course: CTSC 2120 - Network Security Fundamentals
Camp Dates & Times (both sessions are required):  9 AM - 1 PM both Saturdays, May 16, 2026 and June 13, 2026
Location: Melbourne CITE Building 17, Room 203
Email Instructor for Eligibility & Registration: Mark Mann, mannm@easternflorida.edu

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

The CySa+ boot camp’s objective is to prepare students to pass the CySa+ (CS0-002) certification. The boot camp covers cybersecurity concepts required for the CySa and provides virtual labs through CompTia and a study guide. A pre-exam will identify areas in which students need additional instruction and guidance during the boot camp. Visit the CompTIA CySA+ website for additional information on the benefits of this certification.
Pre-requisite EFSC Course: CETC 2890 - Cybersecurity
Camp Dates & Times (both sessions are required): 1 PM - 5 PM both Saturdays, April 4, 2026 and May 2, 2026
Location: Melbourne CITE Building 17, Room 203
Email Instructor for Information: Nicole Dyess, dyessn@easternflorida.edu, 321-433-5158