Wednesday 10 December 2014

A Comptia Course For Building An IT Career

By Claudine Hodges


One field of endeavor that encounters a lot of changes every few years due to new innovations is the IT field. CompTIA course and programs are offered. This is a not-for-profit organization comprising top-notch professionals in the field of IT to help educate professionals on the technical skills needed for the new challenges. Their certifications cover a wide range of fields in the IT industry.

Students from low income backgrounds can take advantages of CompTIA certifications, which are of the highest standards and internationally recognized. Students can study on their own and register to take the exams. There are available online tutorials and videos for all the courses, which students can study when they have the time.

Students studying for Computing Technology Industry Association certifications do not have to go to specified centers to take lectures. This can be done in the comfort and privacy of the student's home. Students save a lot of money that would otherwise be used in paying for transportation to study centers. Full-time and part-time employees as well as students in institutions can all take advantage of the convenience of these courses.

Computing Technology Industry Association also has certified trainers that are available to individuals that do not do well with self-study. The candidate needing these services would have to search on the organization's website for an instructor nearest to them. Some independent training organizations organize classes that candidates can attend to prepare for the examination.

The candidate can take the CompTIA test at a center close to them. The student has to visit the website of the exam handling organization, which is usually Pearson VUE or Certiport. The student can also create an account on the website of the exam organizers and book a convenient date they would like to write the examination.

Computing Technology Industry Association certifications are vendor-neutral. This gives extensive exposure to the professional to be able to handle hardware and systems irrespective of the manufacturer. Some other IT certifications requires aspiring candidates to have certifications from CompTIA as a prerequisite.

Globally, Computing Technology Industry Association is recognized as the leading provider of IT certifications. This accounts for why employers all over the globe trust these certification holders for employment. Employers also recognize the high standard of the skills of certification holders.

CompTIA has certifications for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. The Computing Technology Industry Association Basic Series are a group of courses for individuals that are starting a career in IT. It consists of introduction to basic IT skills. Candidates that wish to extend their IT knowledge beyond the basics can take advantage of the Computing Technology Industry Association Professional Series. Certifications in this category expose candidates to in-depth knowledge in the skills required in today's IT world such as Linux administration, network administration, preventive maintenance, communication and installations.

The Mastery Series is a set of certifications for candidates seeking advanced knowledge in the fields of IT. Courses in the Mastery Series can be taken as individual courses or as a top-up to one of the professional certifications. Courses that provide technical know-how needed in innovating industries like Social Media and Healthcare are also offered as part of the CompTIA Specialty Series. Computing Technology Industry Association introduces new certifications every few years in response to the changing trends in the IT field.




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