Downers Grove – October 13, 2026 -- CompTIA has launched DataSys+ V2, an updated certification that validates skills for managing, securing and integrating data across cloud, hybrid and AI-enabled environments, as database administration expands well beyond its traditional scope.
CompTIA widens database administration to cloud, security and AI operations
The credential covers responsibilities that now include cloud operations, security, data integration, automation and support for AI-driven applications. New or expanded content includes multi-cloud database administration, database security and compliance, data integration and pipeline concepts, AI-assisted database operations, performance monitoring and automation, and hybrid-cloud data environments.
Candidates are assessed on database deployment and management, performance optimization, security, business continuity, data integration and emerging AI concepts. The exam targets professionals with two to three years of hands-on experience, including database administrators and individuals in data, cloud and DevOps roles.
CompTIA research finds 78% of organizations see room to improve data use
CompTIA research shows 78% of organizations see room for improvement in their use of data, while 45% anticipate increasing investment in data analysis. Carl Bowman, senior vice president of exam services at CompTIA, said the ability to securely govern, integrate and optimize data has become business-critical as organizations scale data-intensive applications, analytics and AI deployments.
US labor data projects 7,300 database openings a year through 2035
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of database administrators and architects to grow 4% between 2025 and 2035, with roughly 7,300 openings per year on average over the decade. The World Economic Forum ranks big data specialists among the three fastest-growing job categories globally through 2030.
CertMaster resources add data integration and AI training
CompTIA has updated its CertMaster learning resources to match the new DataSys+ exam objectives. The curriculum adds data integration training and modern data acquisition practices, including AI, machine learning, prompt engineering and automation techniques.