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How to start a career with CompTIA certifications

CompTIA certifications course are considered one of the most trusted credentials in the IT industry as it accurately reflects employee success. CompTIA engages international focus groups and IT leaders from around the world that define various certification programs and helps you to create CompTIA certification exams. If you are looking to start an IT career with a renowned certification, which has global recognition and ready-for acceptance by the employers, then CompTIA certification is the best way to start. This certification helps you to build critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, which is imperative in the modern enterprise network. The certification programs come in easy-to-learn ways to suit your time and convenience. You could take up a self-study or instruction-based learning. It is also meant for students, educators, technocrats, entrepreneurs, and enterprises with a single motto of advancing the information technology for a not-for-profit cause. More Info: comp...

what kind of new content can you expect to see in the Security+

Understanding that the Security+ exam is about a mile wide and an inch deep, we need a really broad brush. Essentially, the new material in CompTIA’s Certification Exam Objectives for Security+ SY0-601 will cover technologies that were not yet widely adopted at the time the Security+ SY0-501 was released. These newer technologies include the following (some or all of which would end up on the new exam objectives): – Cloud support to likely be enhanced as is and cloud security – Growth of Virtualization platforms and how to secure them – Common mobile device security breaches – Securing online payment systems and cart technology – More on monitoring tools, their metrics and the analysis of their data – Emphasis on network access control models – Manufacturer-specific issues regarding mobile device security Like previous CompTIA Security+ updates, the SYO-601 will also most probably increase the emphasis on practical knowledge through Performance Based Questions (PBQs). The sub-objecti...

What is CompTIA Security+ Certification?

CompTIA has announced that the Security+ SY0-501 exam will become available on October 4th, 2017. Early availability is primarily being provided for partners, courseware developers, and instructors so that they can prepare or certify by taking the new exam. The SY0-501 Exam will be marketed and generally available to the public starting October 25th, 2017. Japanese and Portuguese exams will be released shortly after this date. When will the old (SYO-401) Security+ exam be retired? CompTIA indicates that the SY0-401 exam will be available until July 31st, 2018 in English. Portuguese and Japanese exams will retire 6 to 9 months after the English version. Which version of the exam should you or must you take? During the exam date overlap, you may purchase a voucher and take either exam. You should check with your employer regarding their preference. Regardless of the exam version that you complete, both are part of the CompTIA Continuing Education program, so you will need to retake I h...

Advantages of the CompTIA A+ certification

The CompTIA A+ certification has retained its reputation for being considered as the best starting point for a career in IT for many years now. The release of CompTIA’s 220-1001 and 220-1002 (Core 1 & Core 2) series on 15 January 2019, sees a greater emphasis on Cloud computing, virtualisation, Internet of Things, cybersecurity and networking. Further bolstering the certification’s reputation with expanded content for IT support roles, the A+ course now includes a different perspective on operational procedure competency. With this update, you will receive the best possible start to an IT career by learning how to support users through problem-solving and gaining a thorough insight into the latest technologies in areas such as data management, IT security and Cloud technology. Advantages of the CompTIA A+ certification CompTIA A+ is the only credential that utilises performance-based learning to help you understand IT support tasks from a practical perspective This ensures that yo...

CompTIA Credentials Open Multiple IT Career Paths

CompTIA credentials can be indispensable assets in realizing career goals. Some possible career paths for credentialed individuals include: Service/Help Desk Network Administration Security /Networking Emerging Technologies Project Management Office Productivity and Training Companies That Hire CompTIA Certified Pros Some of the companies and government organizations that either require or recommend CompTIA certifications for their IT staff and partners include Apple, Canon, CDW, Cognizant, HP, IBM, Intel, Dell, Fujitsu, Ricoh, Sharp, Kyocera, Toshiba, Xerox, Unisys and the U.S. Department of Defense. The software industry is growing quickly, generating plenty of job opportunities for individuals with the right skills. It’s clear to see that many of the leading organizations are showing a preference for people with demonstrated knowledge and ability in the information technology field. Knowing what the inside of a computer looks like and how all the parts connect to each other is ve...

What is the CompTIA Network+ exam like?

The exam is computer-based with a time limit of 90 minutes with a maximum of 90 questions. You need a score of 720 on a scale of 100-900 in order to pass. Let’s drill down. There will be questions that are multiple choice (single and multiple answers), drag-and-drop as well as performance-based. If you have never taken a computer-based exam, I highly suggest that you do some practice questions. CompTIA provides some examples on their site to try. Enrolling in a Network+ prep course can give you significant insight into the exam experience with practice tests that give you a real feel for what to expect. Two final pieces of advice. Testing centers do not allow you to take anything into the testing environment. Bring two forms of ID and leave the rest of your stuff in a safe location. If you have a documented handicap, CompTIA does provide accommodations. You must set up these accommodations ahead of time. For more on test accommodations click here. What if I don’t pass the first time? ...

Best help desk certifications

Many IT professionals begin their careers in technical support and help desk roles. And to give students a leg up, schools are increasingly offering courses that prepare students to acquire help desk certifications. You can certify in either the help desk functions as a whole or concentrate on a specific vendor’s platforms and products. HDI certifications: Formerly called the Help Desk Institute, HDI offers certifications that range from the entry-level HDI desktop support technician to the HDI support center director. The HDI technical support professional certification is particularly popular with hiring managers. HDI also offers credentials for support center analysts, team leaders and customer service representatives. ITIL: The UK organization AXELOS is charged with promoting best practices for IT service management (ITSM). ITIL, formerly an acronym for Information Technology Infrastructure Library, is the registered name for a widely accepted framework for managing IT service del...