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CompTIA · DevOps & Automation · Professional

CompTIA AutoOps+ exam guide

Exam AT0-001

CompTIA AutoOps+ (AT0-001), launched June 2, 2026, validates practical IT automation skills: automation coding concepts, system configuration, continuous integration and continuous delivery. It targets operations staff moving from manual administration to infrastructure as code and pipelines.

QuestionsUp to 60
Time limit60 minutes
Passing score600 (100-900 scale)
Exam fee$298 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)

Format: Multiple choice and performance-based. Fee note: US store price reported October 2026; about $388 with retake.

Who it's for

Network, cloud and systems administrators with 2-3 years in core IT operations who are adopting automation and DevOps practices.

What the exam covers

Automation Coding Concepts31%
System Configuration25%
Continuous Integration24%
Continuous Delivery20%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: 2-3 years in a core IT operations role such as network, cloud or systems administration; Network+, Linux+, Cloud+ or Server+ recommended.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Renew through CompTIA Continuing Education: earn 15 CEUs in the 3-year cycle and pay the $75 CE fee, or pass a newer version or a higher-level CompTIA exam that renews it automatically, or complete the matching CertMaster CE course.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Scripting with Python, Bash or PowerShell
  • Working with Git, APIs, JSON and YAML
  • Configuration management with tools like Ansible
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Building CI pipelines and automated tests
  • Continuous delivery and deployment strategies

Job roles

DevOps EngineerAutomation EngineerSite Reliability Engineer (junior)Cloud Operations EngineerSystems Administrator

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Week 1-2: Automation coding concepts (31%): variables, loops, functions, APIs, data formats, Git workflow.
  2. Week 3: System configuration: Ansible playbooks, IaC templates, idempotency, secrets handling.
  3. Week 4: Continuous integration and delivery: pipelines, testing, artifact management, deployment strategies.
  4. Week 5: Build a small pipeline end to end in a lab, then take timed practice exams.

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Exam-day tips

  • Expect short code snippets; be able to spot a loop or indentation error quickly.
  • Know the difference between continuous delivery and continuous deployment.
  • Learn blue-green, canary and rolling deployment trade-offs.
  • Be comfortable reading YAML pipeline and playbook files.
  • Pace at about one minute per question with 60 minutes for up to 60 items.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does AutoOps+ cost?

Training providers report about $298 USD in CompTIA's US store as of October 2026; confirm in the CompTIA store.

When did AutoOps+ launch?

AT0-001 launched June 2, 2026.

AutoOps+ vs Terraform Associate?

AutoOps+ is vendor-neutral and covers scripting, configuration and CI/CD; Terraform Associate tests one IaC tool.

How do I renew AutoOps+?

Earn 15 CEUs within 3 years and pay the $75 CE fee.

Do I need to be a developer?

No, but you need basic scripting skills. The exam targets operations staff learning automation.

Official page: www.comptia.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.