Master CompTIA SecAI+ — CompTIA's newest certification, securing AI systems for the modern enterprise — with a live 1-on-1 lecturer in South Africa. From R16,900. Commence anytime.
🤖CompTIA SecAI+Launched February 2026
👨💻Live 1-on-1 LecturerNot a group class
🎯First of Its KindVendor-neutral AI security credential
📅Commence AnytimeNo fixed start dates
💳From R16,900Courseware included
Why CompTIA SecAI+ Is South Africa's Most Timely New Certification
CompTIA SecAI+ launched on 17 February 2026 as one of the very first vendor-neutral certifications built specifically to validate AI security skills — securing AI systems, understanding AI-specific threats, and governing AI deployments responsibly. As South African organisations rush to adopt AI tools without necessarily understanding how to secure them, professionals who hold SecAI+ can prove they understand this fast-growing risk area before most of the market catches up.
SecAI+ sits alongside CompTIA's other recently rebranded and launched Xpert-series and specialist certifications — including SecurityX (formerly CASP+), CloudNetX and DataAI (formerly DataX) — reflecting CompTIA's broader push to build AI literacy directly into its security certification portfolio.
Feb 2026SecAI+ officially launched
FirstOne of the first vendor-neutral AI security certs
R400k+Typical AI Security Engineer salary in South Africa
20hFull course completed in about a month
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Being early to a new certification has real career value — School of IT is already offering CompTIA SecAI+ training, built around the current exam objectives, so you can be among the first certified professionals in South Africa.
What Is CompTIA SecAI+ & What Does It Cover?
CompTIA SecAI+ validates the skills needed to secure AI systems throughout their lifecycle — from development through deployment and ongoing operation. It covers AI system architecture and attack surfaces, AI-specific threats such as data poisoning, model theft, adversarial inputs and prompt injection, securing AI development and deployment pipelines, AI governance and compliance frameworks, and monitoring and incident response for AI systems.
CompTIA SecAI+ Course South Africa — Course Details
CompTIA SecAI+
⏱ 20 hours / 1 month
💳 R16,900 | Courseware included
📜 Optional exam add-on available
🎯 Recommended: CompTIA Security+
CompTIA's newest certification — securing AI systems, understanding AI-specific threats and risks, and governing AI deployments responsibly. A timely credential as organisations rapidly adopt AI and need staff who can secure it.
- AI system architecture and attack surface fundamentals
- AI-specific threats — data poisoning, model theft, adversarial inputs, prompt injection
- Securing AI development and deployment pipelines
- AI governance, risk management and compliance frameworks
- Monitoring and incident response for AI systems
Who Should Study CompTIA SecAI+ in South Africa?
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Security AnalystsExpanding into AI-specific threat detection☁️
Cloud Security EngineersSecuring AI workloads in cloud environments📋
AI Governance ProfessionalsBuilding responsible AI compliance frameworks🤖
Applied AI EngineersWanting to understand security implications of their work
Why Study CompTIA SecAI+ at School of IT South Africa?
✔Live 1-on-1 LecturerReal expert instruction, not a group class
✔Early AccessBe among the first SecAI+ certified professionals in SA
✔Commence AnytimeNo fixed start dates
✔Priced in ZARFrom R16,900 — full-service exam booking available
✔Part of Our Cybersecurity BrochureSits alongside Security+, CySA+ and SecurityX
✔Study Anywhere in SA100% online — nationwide
Course Details — CompTIA SecAI+ Courses South Africa
| Course Name | CompTIA SecAI+ |
| Launched | 17 February 2026 |
| Study Method | Online — Live 1-on-1 Lecturer |
| Duration | 20 hours / 1 month |
| Course Fee | R16,900 |
| Recommended Prior Knowledge | CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational security knowledge |
| Exam | Optional — R12,000 full-service (School of IT handles booking, admin and past exam papers) |
| Available | 100% online — nationwide across South Africa |
Frequently Asked Questions — CompTIA SecAI+ Courses South Africa
What is CompTIA SecAI+?
CompTIA SecAI+ is a new, vendor-neutral certification launched in February 2026, focused specifically on securing AI systems — covering AI-specific threats, secure AI development and deployment, governance, and incident response for AI environments.
Do I need prior AI or cybersecurity experience?
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational security knowledge is recommended, but SecAI+ is designed to be accessible to security professionals expanding into AI-specific risk, not just deep AI specialists.
How much does the CompTIA SecAI+ course cost in South Africa?
The School of IT SecAI+ course is R16,900 for 20 hours of live 1-on-1 training. The optional international exam add-on is R12,000, a full-service fee covering booking, admin and past exam papers.
Is SecAI+ worth getting since it's so new?
Being an early adopter of a genuinely new, relevant certification can be a real career advantage — fewer people currently hold it, and AI security is a rapidly growing concern for South African employers as AI adoption accelerates faster than security practices can keep up.
CompTIA SecAI+ Courses Available Across South Africa
All School of IT SecAI+ courses are delivered fully online — available nationwide:
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Durban
Pretoria
Port Elizabeth
Bloemfontein
Online — anywhere in SA
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