Feb 14, 2018

With projections of the global information technology industry growing at a rate of 5.0% in 2018, it leaves industry executives confident heading into 2018. Now, whether you are a junior in IT or an experienced professional, it pays off to build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. This will give you a step ahead to find new career opportunities, get that promotion or just to build on your credibility as an IT professional.

Did you know that many organisations require CompTIA certifications for certain positions? It shows them that you know what you are talking about. If you gain multiple CompTIA certifications it is likely that organisations recognise your determination in advancing in your career. Bonus is that, with CompTIA certifications, you’ll probably get paid more on average than non-certified professionals in the same role.

What CompTIA certification is best for you?

CompTIA A+

A+ is the starting point for a career in IT. CompTIA A+ is about much more than just PC repair. It is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. The performance-based exams certify foundational IT skills across a variety of devices and operating systems. You will be able to apply for jobs such as technical support representative, help desk specialist, computer technician and more. Read more about CompTIA A+ here.

CompTIA Network+

Network+ is a vendor neutral networking certification that is trusted around the world. It shows you can support wired and wireless networks across different vendors and platforms. Do you have ambitions to work as a network administrator, network technician or network engineer? Network+ certifies the essential skills you need to confidently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless devices.

CompTIA Network+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defence to fulfil Directive 8570.01-M requirements. It is compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Read more about CompTIA Network+ here.

CompTIA Security+

IT security is becoming more and more important to organizations as cloud computing and mobile devices changed the way we do business. It’s essential to have effective security practices in place, especially now, with the enormous amounts of data transmitted and stored on networks. That’s why you want the CompTIA Security+ certification, to show that you have the knowledge and skills to secure a network and deter hackers and that you are the one for the jobs that require a security clearance. You will be able to work as a security analyst, security specialist, network security engineer and more.

CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defence to fulfil Directive 8570.01-M requirements. Once you obtain your Security+ you automatically have the CE designation required in the DoD Directive 8570.01 manual and going forward must comply with the CE program requirement of completing 50 CEUs in three years to maintain the credential. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Read more about CompTIA Security+ here
 

CompTIA Server+

Trends and technologies such as virtualization, software-defined networking, datacentres, security risks and network attached storage improvements are drastically changing the server environment. The rise of virtualization is turning many IT departments to datacentres. CompTIA Server+ certificate proves your skilled to work with the most commonly used server and storage systems in the IT industry. This is exactly what organisations need, because today’s IT environments demand planning, securing and maintaining a variety of server equipment. Read more about CompTIA Server+ here

Read more about the CompTIA Career Pathway here .

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