About This Study Plan

This 30-day study plan breaks the DATAPLUS (Data+) exam preparation into 4 focused study sessions with 16 actionable tasks. The plan covers all 5 exam domains — Data Concepts and Environments, Data Acquisition and Preparation, Data Analysis, Visualization and Reporting, Data Governance — ensuring complete coverage. Structured 30-day study plan for CompTIA Data+ (DA0-002).

4Study Sessions

16Total Tasks

5Domains Covered

Prerequisites

Basic spreadsheet knowledge
1–2 hours per day

Study Schedule

Week 1Data Concepts

Days 1–2: Data types, structures, and database types
Days 3–4: Data schemas, relationships, and normalization
Days 5–6: Data sources, collection methods, and ETL processes
Day 7: Data environments and concepts quiz

Week 2Data Mining & Analysis

Days 8–9: Sampling, data quality, and statistical fundamentals
Days 10–11: SQL queries — JOINs, aggregations, filtering
Days 12–13: Data cleaning, transformation, and analysis methods
Day 14: Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing quiz

Week 3Visualization & Governance

Days 15–16: Chart types and when to use each
Days 17–18: Dashboard design, KPIs, and data storytelling
Days 19–20: Data governance, classification, privacy, and security
Day 21: Visualization selection and governance quiz

Week 4Review & Exam Prep

Days 22–23: Full practice exam #1 + review
Days 24–25: SQL practice and chart type scenarios
Days 26–27: Full practice exam #2 + weak areas
Days 28–30: Final review, flashcards, and rest

Study Tips

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Practice SQL queries in a free online SQL sandbox.

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Create a chart selection flowchart and memorize it.

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Data+ is less technical than other CompTIA exams — focus on concepts and best practices.

Recommended CompTIA Study Resources

Supplement this study plan with the official CompTIA CertMaster labs and practice tests. Download the free exam objectives PDF from CompTIA's website and use it as a checklist — cross off each objective as you master it. Professor Messer's free video series covers every CompTIA exam objective and is widely regarded as one of the best free resources available.