A+ Training for a Career
CompTIA A+® and Your Career
CompTIA A+ is the most recognized and trusted certification for entry-level service technicians. From installation to  basic networking, employers know CompTIA A+ certified technicians have the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the job. Adding a
CompTIA certification to your resume will prove to employers your abilities with core hardware and operating system technologies.
CompTIA A+® and the US Department of Defense
In 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) established Directive 8570.1: Information Assurance Training, Certification and Workforce Management. It
requires that all DoD Information Assurance technicians and managers are trained and certified. CompTIA A+ is an approved certification that meets DoD requirements.
Visit the US Government resources page for more information.
Key benefits for becoming CompTIA A+ certified:
- A solid credential that makes you more marketable, leading to better job opportunities.
- Top technology companies including CompuCom and IBM have made CompTIA certified mandatory for their service technicians. Additionally, more than 100 companies now require CompTIA A+ as a
prerequisite to qualify for their corporate and vendor-specific training programs.
- Credibility and respect in the workplace.
- Nearly 71 percent of certified professionals say that credentials give them more prestige among their colleagues.*
- Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill.
- CompTIA Certified is an opportunity for individuals to earn the credential that proves their competency in core
hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
- Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction.
- 93 percent of CompTIA certified IT professionals feel their customers are in qualified hands, and 84 percent say they have the confidence and required skills to do a superior job.**
- Viable career path, leading to higher level positions.
74 percent of IT managers say a CompTIA certification is an important factor in considering an employee for a promotion.**
How much is it worth?
According to a Salary Survey by Certification Magazine www.certmag.com industry professionals who achieve
Certification have experienced, on average, an 11 percent raise "within the first year of achieving certification."
And combinations are good as well. According to Certification magazine, a cross-program certification, one that comes
from two different organizations, can provide an even higher salary. For instance, if you start with the A+ Certification
and then choose to get a Novell CNE (Certified NetWare Engineer) this combination could earn you an average annual salary of approximately $72,000.
In this day and age of heavy competition for each and every job in the IT world, each little bit can and does help.
So, for a few dollars and a little bit of time, you can finally get that A+ you always wanted and be a step above the crowd.
For more information regarding CompTIA Training please visit www.comptia.org
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