Comptia Certification Means Jobs If you are new to the field of information technology, you probably haven’t heard about the numerous vendors that make up this field. CompTIA is one of the largest vendors with respect to certification because this certificate is vendor neutral. In this article, we will explain the most employable or job related CompTIA certifications, which if achieved, will help you find that job you’ve always wanted. The important certifications we will discuss include: the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +, CompTIA Security + and the CompTIA Linux +. All of these important certifications are in demand by employers large and small who are looking for information technology professionals. The CompTIA A+ is the most popular of the certifications listed. This certificate states the holder can repair computers or work stations, install printers & faxes and build a small network, which is comprised of ten computers or less. Many companies will hire an experienced IT professional with the CompTIA A+ certificate so they can try them out on a probationary basis. The CompTIA A+ is completed in approximately 78 hours. Students receive a combined course consisting of lab instruction, lectures and class projects. When the CompTIA A+ class ends, students are required to complete two exams, which consist of hardware and operating systems. Job titles for this certification include: computer repair technician and desktop support specialist. The next certification offered by CompTIA, which will open the door for many job opportunities is the Network +. This certification course states the holder can install and maintain a corporate server, which is the large computer, which sends programs to all of a company’s work stations or desktop computers. The Network + is completed in 78 hours. This course like the A+ has lectures, lab assignments and class projects. Students complete one exam, which qualifies them to handle a corporate network server. The CompTIA Security + has received large press coverage. This certification is your entry into Cyber Security. Students learn how to protect a network against a cyber-attack. Students are exposed to countless ways a cybercriminal will attack a network. The student will learn how to harden their system by elevating passwords and other tactics to make it difficult for a hacker to destroy a network. This course is completed in 78 hours. Students listen to lectures, complete lab assignments and work with class projects. After completion of the Security+, the student will take the CompTIA exam for this subject.
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