CompTIA
You’ve got the computer skills, now get the CompTIA certification that proves it. CompTIA certification will change you from a tech geek into an information technology and computer network professional. When you’re CompTIA certified you’ll be able to troubleshoot and repair problems within a computer network, configure network infrastructures to improve system security from hackers, retrieve lost data and oversee corporate telecommunication systems.
CompTIA has twelve levels of certification that you can obtain to demonstrate your proficiency in network installations, system troubleshooting, network configuration, network infrastructure, cryptography, Linux systems management and voice or data networks. CompTIA certifications you can earn include: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA PDI+, CompTIA RFID+, CompTIA Convergence+, CompTIA CTT+, CompTIA CDIA+, CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ and CompTIA Project+. Courses to prepare you for CompTIA certification are available at community colleges, career colleges, technical institutes, vocational schools and 4 year universities. A test is offered for each certification so you can pick and choose which certifications will be enhance your career potential.
Your CompTIA certification is in demand with nearly every company, corporation or organization that requires support for their computer networks. Demand for CompTIA certified information technicians is high in every state, causing a steady 13% increase in jobs of within the next decade. You’ll benefit financially from your CompTIA certification by working for private corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, federal or state government agencies, educational institutions, software publishers, telecommunications organizations, or health care organizations. You can expect wages for your CompTIA certification to range from *$24,000 to $58,000 per year, depending on your level of certification.
*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)