How to choose you IT Certification

By John Michals

Information technology is a field that always updated frequently. Similarly, candidates who wish to stay in information technology field for a long run, then they should be updated as like the latest technology. An IT professional should be able to analyze about the current market condition and also they should be able to select the best certification that has a very good demand in the market. There are various certifications available from various companies and only few favorites are present in the market that is created by the experts. The following are some of the information/ details about the top most IT certifications available for professionals. They are:

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What Next After the CompTIA A+ Certification?

The CompTIA A+ certification acts as the first building block of your knowledge. It will teach you practically everything needed to be a technician, however, it is not a specialist qualification, rather it is generalist. After taking the A+ certification, it may be to your advantage to go onto a more specialist course, such as the CompTIA Networking+.

The CompTIA Networking plus extends beyond the generalist area of the a plus certification by focusing on how a technician would manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install and configure a basic network infrastructure. It will validate your knowledge and demonstrate your practical understanding of the concepts, which should be backed up by around 9 months experience in appropriate fields or further academic training, plus the A+ certification. To apply, you will then need to have already taken the a plus certification and have experience in the I.T field, or have taken a degree or equivalent in a relevant course.

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An Overview of CompTIA A+ Exams

CompTIA A+ Core exams are some very important exams to take if you are interested in being certified to work in the IT industry. A+ certification happens to be one of the world’s largest programs for IT certification and it is developed by Computing Technology Industry Association. The majority of large corporations are part of CompTIA including Compaq, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, Lotus, and plenty of others. The IT industry really would not be the same without CompTIA and its standards for IT excellence in the industry.

Of all the PC repair and technical support certifications available today A+ is the most popular of all and above all it is the most recognized. This is because the IT industry as a whole supports the A+ certification training programs. Additional reasons why A+ is the best of the certification programs is because most every manufacturers, professional body, vendor, service provider, and the like accept this type of certification.

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Top 4 Reasons to Get CompTIA Certification

If you are pursuing a career in the information technology field, chances are you will need to obtain some kind of IT certification in order to qualify for a job. There are many IT certification options out there, so sometimes it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you. The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) offers a wide variety of certification exams which are well regarded in the information technology sector as a reliable indicator of employee qualification. There are lots of compelling reasons to get a CompTIA certification. Here are just a few:

1. CompTIA A+ certification is the gold standard of IT certifications.

If you’re just starting out in IT, chances are you will need to obtain your A+ certification at some point. This certification covers the absolute basics of computer technology. By obtaining this credential, you prove to prospective employers that you have the necessary knowledge to install software and hardware, perform preventative maintenance, do basic computer networking, and have a clear understanding of computer security essentials. The CompTIA A+ certification is also a prerequisite for a whole host of other certifications offered by CompTIA and other credentialing organizations. If you don’t get your CompTIA A+, you won’t be able to move on to more advanced certifications and job openings with greater levels of responsibility.

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Important Information Concerning Your CompTIA Certification

As a follow-up to our announcement in January, CompTIA is updating its certification policy for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, individuals will need to complete continuing education to maintain certification.

The new policy will only apply to candidates who:

• Certify on or after Jan. 1, 2011
• Certified prior to Jan. 1, 2011 and choose to enroll in the continuing education program

So why did CompTIA change the policy?

Changing the policy brings CompTIA certifications in line with the practices of other major providers of certifications for IT professionals, such as Cisco, Microsoft, Project Management Institute (PMI) and Linux Professionals Institute (LPI).

Additionally, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ are accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a standard-setting institution which approves the procedures used by personnel certification bodies. ISO requires that CompTIA provides candidates a way to renew the currency of their certification on a regular basis. In CompTIA’s case, that renewal will occur every three years from the date the certification is earned.

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