IT Certifications By: David Amon
Overview Reasons for Certifications Negatives of Certifications CompTIA Certifications A+ A+ Net+ Net+ Microsoft Certifications MCITP MCITP Cicso Certifications CCNA CCNA
Reasons to Get IT Certifications Earn More Money 43% reported getting salary increases as a result of their certifications. 43% reported getting salary increases as a result of their certifications. Hiring Advantages over Non-Certified competitors. Demonstrates knowledge over competitors. Demonstrates knowledge over competitors.
Negatives of IT Certifications Certification’s Life cycles are short Certifications have been devalued Brain dumps Brain dumps No real understanding of the technology No real understanding of the technology Can be expensive to gain certifications
CompTIA A+ Certification Components, Devices, OS, networks, security, and communication. Two Exams A+ Essentials A+ Essentials A+ Practical Application A+ Practical ApplicationCost $336 Total $336 Total
CompTIA Network+ Network hardware, installation, and troubleshooting One Exam CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Network+Cost $239 $239
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating technologies from Microsoft. Allows specialization Ex. Server and exchange Typically 7 exams for MCITP cert. Cost $125 per exam Approx. $875 total
Cisco Certification (CCNA) Install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot route and switched networks. Multiple paths of certification to fit individual roles 2 exams Interconnecting Cisco networking devices 1 & 2Cost $125 per exam $250 total
Certification’s and Salary Certification Average Salary CompTIA A+ $66,353 CompTIA N+ $66,404 Microsoft Certified IT Professional $77,384 Cicso Certified Network Administrator $85,251
Test Center Prometric Testing Center Any Microsoft Exam, CompTIA Exam, or Cisco Exam Any Microsoft Exam, CompTIA Exam, or Cisco Exam Hudson Drive, Stow Ohio, Hudson Drive, Stow Ohio, 44224(330)
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