IT Certification Exam Prep · No credit card needed

Pass your IT cert on the first try.

Expert-curated MCQs, realistic PBQ simulations, video lessons, and a personal AI tutor — everything in one platform built for serious candidates.

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Prep for the world's most in-demand IT certifications

CompTIAA+ · Network+ · Security+ · CySA+ · PenTest+
CiscoCCNA · CyberOps · ENCOR · SNCF
MicrosoftAzure tracks · coming soon
AWSCloud Practitioner · coming soon

10

IT certifications covered

6

PBQ simulation types

1,000+

Practice questions

AI

Powered tutor 24/7

Why cert2hire

The fastest path to first-attempt pass

Three ways to prepare. Only one gives you the real exam experience without burning two months of salary.

Self-study with a book

  • Cheap
  • Goes deep
  • No exam-format practice
  • No real PBQs
  • No instant feedback
  • No progress tracking

In-person bootcamp

  • Live instructors
  • Structured
  • Networking
  • $2,000–$8,000
  • Fixed schedule
  • Travel + time off
  • One pace fits all
RECOMMENDED

cert2hire

  • All 6 PBQ types
  • AI tutor 24/7
  • Per-domain analytics
  • Free to start (50 credits)
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Studies on your schedule
See it in action

A polished study experience, end to end

Practice exams, performance analytics, learning materials, and an AI tutor — all working together as one platform.

Exam Practice

MCQs & PBQs in one runner

Exam Practice

Progress Dashboard

Track every domain, every score

Progress Dashboard

AI Tutor Chat

Ask anything, get exam-focused answers

AI Tutor Chat
Learning Materials

Video lessons, organised by objective

Curated video walkthroughs for every cert. Watch, take a quiz on the topic, ask the AI tutor anything you missed.

Confidence guaranteed

Start with 50 free credits — no card needed. Practice until you score 80%+ on three exams before booking your real one. If you don't feel ready, keep studying for free.

How it works

From zero to exam-ready in three steps

No fluff. Just focused practice that works.

01

Select your certifications

Pick from 10 CompTIA and Cisco certs. We personalise your study plan to the exams you're working toward.

02

Learn, then practice

Study with videos and slides, then test yourself with MCQs, PBQs, or a mixed exam — 10, 25, or 50 questions.

03

Review & improve

Instant scoring with detailed explanations. Track progress over time and ask your AI tutor anything.

Certifications

10 certifications, one platform

CompTIA and Cisco — from A+ to CCNA and beyond.

CompTIA

A+ Core 1

220-1201

Hardware, networking & troubleshooting fundamentals

90

Q

90

Min

675

Pass

HardwareNetworkingMobileVirtualization
CompTIA

A+ Core 2

220-1202

Operating systems, security & operational procedures

90

Q

90

Min

700

Pass

WindowsSecuritySoftwareProcedures
CompTIA

Network+

N10-009

Network infrastructure, operations & security

90

Q

90

Min

720

Pass

ArchitectureSwitchingSecurityMonitoring
CompTIA

Security+

SY0-701

Threats, architecture, vulnerabilities & incident response

90

Q

90

Min

750

Pass

ThreatsCryptographyIdentityRisk Mgmt
CompTIA

CySA+

CS0-003

Threat intel, vulnerability management, incident response

85

Q

165

Min

750

Pass

Threat IntelVuln MgmtIncidentSOC Ops
CompTIA

PenTest+

PT0-003

Planning, attacks, exploits & reporting

85

Q

165

Min

750

Pass

ReconAttacksReportingTools
Cisco

CCNA

200-301

Network fundamentals, IP connectivity, security basics

120

Q

120

Min

825

Pass

IP ConnectivitySwitchingSecurityAutomation
Cisco

CyberOps Associate

200-201

Security monitoring, host analysis, network intrusion

95

Q

120

Min

800

Pass

MonitoringForensicsIRPolicies

Plus ENCOR and SNCF — and more added every month.

Curated by IT pros

Designed by people who've sat the exams

Every question, PBQ scenario, and lesson is reviewed by certified professionals with real production experience.

Olivia Reyes

Olivia Reyes

Lead Curriculum — CompTIA Track

A+ · Net+ · Sec+ · CySA+

12 yrs hands-on experience

Marcus Chen

Marcus Chen

Cisco Track Lead

CCNA · CCNP Enterprise · CCIE

15 yrs hands-on experience

Priya Anand

Priya Anand

PBQ Lab Designer

OSCP · CISSP · CCSP

9 yrs hands-on experience

Features

Everything you need to pass

Built around how the actual exam works.

Expert-Curated Question Bank

Hundreds of exam-aligned MCQs vetted by IT professionals — every official objective covered.

Performance-Based Questions

Firewall rules, network configs, log analysis, drag-and-drop, terminal simulations — six PBQ types matching the real exam.

Personal AI Tutor

Ask anything about exam concepts and get clear, exam-focused explanations in real time.

Detailed Analytics

Domain-by-domain performance charts. See exactly which topics need more study time.

Video Lessons & Slides

Curated video lessons and slide decks for every certification, organised by domain.

MCQ + PBQ + Mixed Exams

Choose your exam type — MCQ only, PBQ simulation only, or a realistic mix of both formats.

Performance-Based Questions

Practice the questions most candidates fail

PBQs are a major part of the exam score but the least practiced. cert2hire gives you six types of realistic simulations so you walk in confident.

Firewall Rules

Build inbound/outbound rules

Network Config

IPs, subnets, gateways

Log Analysis

Read logs, find the attack

Troubleshooting

Step-by-step diagnosis

Drag-and-Drop

Zone & tier placement

Terminal Sim

Real CLI investigation

Pricing

Simple credit-based pricing

Pay only for what you use. Start with 50 free credits.

10-Q Exam

5 credits

25-Q Exam

10 credits

50-Q Exam

18 credits

PBQ (per type)

5 credits

Learning Materials

Free

AI Tutor Message

2 credits

Daily Login Bonus

+2 credits

Signup Bonus

50 credits

What students say

Trusted by serious IT candidates

Real quotes from students preparing for their certification exams.

The PBQ simulator was exactly what I needed — the actual exam felt familiar. Passed Security+ on my first attempt.

Ahmed K.

Ahmed K.

Security+ SY0-701

I used the AI tutor every day for two weeks. It explained concepts in a way that actually stuck. Highly recommend.

Sarah M.

Sarah M.

Network+ N10-009

Great platform for focused practice. The per-domain filtering helped me target my weak areas efficiently.

James T.

James T.

A+ 220-1201 & 1202

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before signing up.

Self-study with a textbook gives you knowledge but no exam-style practice. cert2hire gives you both — curated lessons plus exam-format MCQs and the 6 PBQ types the real exam uses. Most candidates fail their first attempt because of unfamiliar question formats, not lack of knowledge.

Ready to pass your exam?

Start with 50 free credits. No subscription, no credit card. Just focused exam prep that works.

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