Comptia Certifications

Comptia Certifications

IT has major involvement in the businesses around the world. Comptia certifications have earned a great repute in the IT industry and they pave the ways for the IT professionals to build the sold career. Comtia (Computing Technologies Industries Association) is a non profit trade association founded in 1982. It has been an association of more than 8000 IT companies. The certifications by Comptia are categorized as entry level and they does not require upgradation. These certifications include A+, Network+, Server+, Linux+, Security+, CDIA+, CTT, Project+ and HTI+ etc. Comptia offers a wide range of the certifications that meets the requirements of the IT sector.

A+

A+ Exam is comprised on the computer hardware and operating system technologies. A+ validates the skills of the computer support persons. It confirms the ability of the individuals to perform certain tasks, which includes installations, configurations, maintenance, diagnosing and computer networking. Many technology companies have made A+ certification essential for their computer technicians. The technical roles for the A+ certified professionals are PC technician, PC Support specialist, Desktop support technician and help desk professional.

Network+

Network+ is a vendor neutral certification that validates the networking skills of the professionals. It validates the Network+ certified people can install, configure, troubleshoot the computer network devices, applications, protocols and services. It is recommended that Network+ candidates should have at least nine months of experience in the network support and administration and A+ certification. Many corporations such as Microsoft, Nortel, Novell, Cisco, HP and Lotus recognize Comptia as the part of their certification track. The job roles for the Network+ certified include network administrators, Systems administrators and Systems support technician.

Server+

Server+ is a vendor neutral certification for the individuals with the more than 18 months of experience in the Industry Standard Server Architecture Technology. Server+ certifies the knowledge in the technical areas such as RAID, SCSI, disaster recovery and multiple CPUs. It is recommend that Server+ candidates should have A+ certification.

Security+

Security+ validates the knowledge of communication security, cryptography, operation security, infrastructure security and general security concepts. It is recommend that Security+ candidates should have at least 2 years of practical experience in the computer networking and on securities. Many big corporations including Sun, IBP, Hitachi, Motorola and Symantec recommend Security+ certifications for their employees.

Linux+

Linux+ is a vendor netural certification that validates the candidate’s skills and practical knowledge of Linux. Linux+ can explain the fundamentals of the Linux system. Industry recognizes the Linux+ individuals for managing the Linux based clients and server systems.

CTT+

CTT+ is a vendor neutral certification that is designed for the training professionals in all industries. CTT+ validates the instructor’s skills that include preparation, presentation, communication and evaluation in a classroom environment.

CDIA stands for Certified Document Imaging Architech and it validates the skills and knowledge of the professionals who deliver the document imaging solutions and in the design, plan and management of the imaging systems.